Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A crush at New Delhi Railway Station has left at least 15 people dead and 10 injured. Dr Ritu Saxena, deputy medical superintendent of Lok Nayak Hospital in New Delhi, confirmed the numbers to BBC Hindi after thous
It will be a new experience for Fijians as they can now explore the untouched beauty of Nadarivatu through the Nadarivatu Forest Park after its opening. The facility offers visitors activities such as horse riding,
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to deepening its partnership with New Zealand, emphasising the importance of shared development goals and mutual prosperity. Rabuka and New Zealandâ
An emotional Miriama Vosa was with the Walk On Walk Strong Kids Fiji team that celebrated International Childhood Cancer Day with a 3km Fun Walk and Zumba at Albert Park this morning. Vosa was there to show her su
Fijians should expect ongoing progress in the coming weeks on the Suva Bus Stand as development continues with the excavation and removal of the existing base material. The Fiji Roads Authority says this process in
An exciting moment for Ulaiasi Uto, who traveled from Bua two days ago to witness the Round 1 match of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific between the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and the Brumbies this afternoon. Whi
The fuel spill on Wednesday was likely caused by a red 44-gallon fuel drum branded ‘Total,’ which was found filled with seawater near Salia Reef. It is possible that this drum fell from a moving vessel, though this
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem has stressed that any amendment in the 2013 Constitution should be done according to the procedures set out in the Constitution itself. While making sub
Police have reported that multiple arrests were made over the last 48 hours in the Southern Division, including Wailea Settlement in Vatuwaqa, Tamavua, and Narere for alleged cases of unlawful possession of illicit drug
The body of a newborn infant has been found floating near the Abaca Bridge in Lautoka yesterday by a 43-year-old man, who reported the matter to police. Police say the baby’s body was retrieved and taken to Lauto
The ACT Government and high-level trade delegation from Canberra received a warm Fijian welcome from the Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad at the Grand Pacific Hotel. While ackno
The challenges I faced losing my mother at the age of 7 and my father at 14 inspired me to strive for the best and become a better person in life. This is the sentiment shared by the Nasinu Secondary School head bo
Fiji requires political leadership to establish the rule of law in the country, ensuring its independence, giving everyone a voice, and making sure everyone feels secure in their ability to bring about change. This
There is a possibility that the Constitution Amendment Bill could be tabled in Parliament in the March sitting as awareness sessions have concluded. This has been confirmed by Permanent Secretary for the Office of
The University of the South Pacific (USP) and the University of Melbourne recently formalised a partnership to enhance higher education opportunities and foster collaboration between the two institutions, ultimately ben
The newly-commissioned Vunidawa multipurpose court is set to promote physical health, combat non-communicable diseases and keep young people distracted from illegal activities. While acknowledging the Government’
It is often assumed that private hospitals cater only to the wealthy but Oceania Hospitals has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by ensuring that cane farmers have access to quality and affordable med
Fiji has lost about 3 percent of its population permanently to developed countries and the numbers continue to rise because of labour pull factors. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro highlighted this during the
Preliminary consultations to amend two sections of the 2013 Constitution relating to requirements to amend the Constitution, namely Section 159 and 160 have begun. These sections relate to 75 percent majority in Pa
Despite many obstacles along the way to set up Fiji’s first ever 24 hour radio station, FM96 in 1985, one of the founders of Communications Fiji Limited, William Parkinson has achieved success by learning everything f
