Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A state of emergency has been declared in Christchurch, New Zealand after a large 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the country's 2nd largest city this morning. The magnitude 7.1 quake occurred at 4.35am, 30 kilometre
The Indian government will set up a center of Excellence in Information Technology in Fiji. The center will be based at the Fiji National University and will train about 500 students per year. India will provide free s
The National Fire Authority is willing to provide basic fire safety procedure training to bus drivers. This after an incident when NFA fire fighters attended to a fire incident at the Suva Bus Stand, when the driver not
The government has today stressed that Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum remains the Attorney General of the country and Christopher Pryde is still the Solicitor General. In a press conference from the Government Buildings in Suva wh
The Suva High Court has ruled that there will now be a joint trial for Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and former CEO of Fijian Holdings Sitiveni Weleilakeba. Qarase and Weleilakeba were charged separately and FI
The owners of Wakaya Island have labeled a story run by TVNZ which claims that a New Zealand family were prohibited from burying their son on a piece of land they own on the island as irresponsible and distorted. Rita L
Former Director Police Intelligence Branch Rusiate Tuidravu has been charged with 4 counts of abuse of office and his case was called in the Suva High court this morning. Tuidravu was charged earlier this week and it is
Today is a new beginning for the Naitasiri province and the Government. We should engage often in such forums to discuss issues that will benefit Fiji, especially our future generation. Those are the words of Prime Mi
Former All Blacks captain Andy Haden who is in the country for Air Pacific Celebrity Pro Am golf tournament has a strong message for politicians back in New Zealand who are not supporting Fiji and it's current situat
A 2 year old boy drowned in the sea near Rabi island yesterday afternoon. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the child was playing on the beach with his brother and an uncle when he suddenly disapp
Putting aside a few dollars a week has paid off as 162 families of Jittu Estate are expected to move into their new homes within the next 20 weeks. It was a time of celebration as members of the People's Community
One of the directors of McDonald's Fiji, Craig McElrath passed away in the US on Wednesday. He passed away in a hospital in Texas. McDonald's Fiji said Craig was full of life and enjoyed it till the end. They
The Works Ministry is calling on motorists and pedestrians to take precautions when they approach the Waisere Vugalei Bridge near the junction of Namara and the Kings Road as there is a tearing on the deck of the bridge.
First lot of potatoes planted in Nadarivatu, were harvested yesterday. Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Colonel Mason Smith said they harvested 5 metric tonnes of potatoes and the first lots were bought by Flour Mil
A 39 year old man of Navosa who was arrested with more than 7.2 kilograms of Marijuana was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment by the Lautoka High court this morning. Alifereti Qiolele was arrested after police raid
Hundreds of people from all walks of life were present at the funeral service of the former chairman of the Fiji Kava Council, Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo who passed away in Nadi last Friday. Chairman of the Lomaiviti Pro
Poor water supply which is closely related with poor sanitation is a concern with some of the schools in Savusavu. This is after a team from the Fiji Red Cross and SOPAC carried out a case study in the township and ide
The Acting Police Commissioner has put a stop to the recruitment of more officers as well as suspending transfers. In a statement from the Information Ministry Acting Police Commissioner Joeli Baleilevuka said the Fiji
"It is Government's aim to reduce poverty amongst the people of Fiji, and one way the people of Lau could contribute, is for the villagers to work together with the Government and venture out into tourism"
Six Fiji citizens will become the first to initiate government’s efforts to ease the shortage of doctors in the country as they have been given the opportunity to study Bachelor of Surgery and Medicine in Cuba. P
