Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
44 children from the St. Christopher’s, Dilkusha and Pearly Gates Home were treated to a special afternoon as they saw the Vou Fijian Flying Circus yesterday. The Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protectio
Smart & Efficient Security Services/Calgary Nadi has a chance to win the Rooster Chicken/Scoops Ice Cream Battle of the Giants Tournament after 28 years as they beat Flick Hygiene Suva 2-0 in the semi final and will
It was gold and diamonds for China badminton player Huang Ya Qiong at the Olympics today. Huang and partner Zheng Siwei beat South Korea’s Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun 21-8, 21-11 in mixed doubles to cap an unbeat
As the families of the Fiji 7s men’s team await the arrival of our Paris Olympic Silver medalist from France tomorrow, Coach Osea Kolinisau shared a heartfelt appreciation message to his wife and mother of their kids,
Stigma and discrimination have long been a barrier that prevents individuals from seeking help, embracing opportunities and living their lives to the fullest. This is the message shared by the Deputy Prime Minister
People of Moala in Lau will soon have another source of income as British American Tobacco, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, has handed over a greenhouse complete with seedlings to the island. The M
Technical skills in the fisheries sector are expected lifted after the Ministry of Fisheries and the Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation of Japan (OFCF Japan) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the Fi
A woman in her 20s has passed away after sustaining injuries from falling off a cliff along Edinburgh Drive yesterday morning. Police say the Samabula Police are investigating the incident. They say the woman,
For the first time, 75 percent of the Members of Parliament voted for the 2024-2025 National Budget. This has been confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad, who says they h
A Paris 2024 official has had his accreditation revoked for appearing to make a hand gesture during the women’s street skate finals last weekend that can be interpreted as an expression of white supremacy. The ma
15,000 mangrove trees have been planted along the Korotogo Coastline in Sigatoka today by the United Nations Association in a critical step in combating climate change and enhancing environmental resilience. This i
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has reminded his officers to prioritize their health after 19 police officers passed away last year and 14 officers until July this year. While addressing officers durin
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has passed the threshold to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination in a vote of party delegates. Harris says she was "honoured to be the presumptive nominee" as the virtual ro
875 students of Suva Grammar School from Year 9 to Year 13 celebrated with colours during their school cadet pass-out parade which was witnessed by thousands at Albert Park today. During the parade, 124 students in
People will now be easily able to understand the 2024-2025 National Budget as the Citizens’ Guide to the National Budget has been launched to enhance transparency and accountability. While launching the guide, De
Inspire Pacific, an NGO, that is committed to transforming the lives of at-risk children and fostering community growth in Fiji, has been given a boost as they received a $40,000 grant from the Chinese Embassy. Amb
Team Fiji is currently placed 33rd and 43rd in the dinghy regatta taking place in Marseille after day one of competition in the Paris 2024 Olympics. In the women’s dinghy Sophia Morgan is 33rd while Viliame Ratul
In light of skyrocketing cases of drugs infiltrating our school system, and new HIV cases, the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling on all stakeholders to take collective responsibility in sup
The man who allegedly caused the death of Mesake Rikalevu a church steward in Cunningham during the Easter weekend earlier this year, has died from a sickness. Rikalevu died from injuries sustained when he was alle
12 of the 16 victims of serious sex offences recorded last month were under the age of 18 years. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, there were four male victims and 12 female victims.
