Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Police have today confirmed that they are investigating the allegations of abuse of funds by the former Principal of Marist Brothers High School. Spokesperson, Fred Elbourne said although he cannot confirm whether the
People have been reminded to store water today as the Water Authority of Fiji has planned a water shutdown tomorrow till late Sunday to Monday morning for parts of the Central Division. General Manager Operations, Taito
After more than ten years, the Southern Cross Cable has been opened up. This is after Telecom Fiji Limited today gained access to the cable after it was introduced back in 1999 by FINTEL. The Southern Cross Cable provi
Telecom Fiji has today launched with Government the E-ticketing bus fare solution for students to be implemented from the first term of school next year. TFL CEO Rohan Mail said he is particularly happy that this proj
A man who conspired with others to defraud the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority has been sentenced to 2 years imprisonment by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar this morning. Salendra Sen Sinha was found
Serious concerns have been raised by the defence counsel for former Airports Fiji Limited CEO Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia that critical witnesses were not called to give evidence in the case and highlighted flaws in the charge
A new judge was sworn into office at Government House this morning. Puisne Judge Justice Graham Walter Anthony Cottle will join the High Court Criminal Division bench. Justice Cottle, who hails from the United Kingdom,
The Fiji Sugar Corporation will put in place plans and follow due process to delist from the South Pacific Stock Exchange. In a market announcement FSC CEO John Prasad said this follows a decision by the shareholders to
The Water Authority of Fiji has so far collected $2 million in water arrears this year. The General Manager Customer Services, Opetia Ravai said that they had $36 million in arrears which has reduced to $34million. He
The United States Agency for International Development or USAID will return to the Pacific with a new office in Fiji. According to ABC News the announcement was made by American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Hon
Minister for Education Filipe Bole said that parents need to get in touch with the school they send their children to and find out what assistance is available. Bole said that he is disgusted that some parents are allow
The Land Transport Authority is expected to take action against those bus drivers who are not cooperating fully by not allowing authorized officers to board the buses to check for bus tickets. Media officer Doreen Naray
This Yellow Ribbon month will end with a fun and daring event at the Naboro Prisons tomorrow. Inspector General Orisi Katonivau Vuki said various groups will take part in the “Daring Fun Run” this Saturday i
As from next year, the ZONING rule will apply and parents are supposed to send their children to schools within 2km of the vicinity of their homes. Most of the Marist Old Boys from the West raised concerns on this issue
The Government of Fiji is now inviting expressions of interest for the development and operation of its first casino. Minister for Tourism and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the government is looking at this
A number of the senior Marist Old Boys today raised questions on what action is being taken by the Fiji Marist Brothers Education Trust Board and the authorities responsible for the school funds following revelations of
The Suva High court in a late night sitting yesterday was informed that out of all the heads of Government agencies, former Airports Fiji Limited CEO, Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia incurred the highest per diem. FICAC lawyer, M
The weather should be clearing up for most parts of the Fiji group this weekend. The Nadi Weather Office said cloudy periods with few showers is forecasted for the eastern and interior parts of the larger islands, which
Former Airports Fiji Limited CEO Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia has today strongly refuted claims by FICAC that he did not provide receipts of transactions made using the Company credit card for which he stands charged today. As
The new Indian High Commissioner, Vinod Kumar paid a courtesy visit to Government house to present his credentials to the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. In raising a post signing toast to friendship and cooperation b
