Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Police in Vatukoula are investigating the death of a 4 year old boy who died after an outboard engine fell on him. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the deceased was discovered trapped under the
Former Prime Minister and Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry appeared in the Suva High Court this morning charged with 12 counts of alleged money laundering, tax evasion and not declaring foreign currency. DPP
The Commerce Commission is now embarking on a comprehensive review of the Fiji Electricity Authority's tariff rates and will conduct nationwide consultations to get views from the general public. Commission Chairman
Fiji will chair a United Nations working group aimed at increasing Pacific Islands representation in the UN system. Fiji's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Peter Thomson has been appointed to Chair the
The City of Shanghai, China has reaffirmed its support for Fiji's social and economic growth following talks between Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and Mayor of Shanghai Han Zheng today. Zheng said Sha
Alleged rapist Petero Bai appeared in the Suva High Court this morning with his lawyer asking the court to set an early trial date. 21 year old Petero Bai is alleged to have assaulted a class 3 student before allegedly
The Public Service Disciplinary Tribunal that was established a year ago has so far received 21 cases against civil servants who have been charged for breaching the public service code of conduct. Speaking at the anniv
A 30 year old man who pleaded guilty to terrorizing a Suva family in their home during an armed robbery has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Suva High Court this morning. Elia Manoa was sentenced by Judge
The disabled community in Fiji is morning the loss of their leader, advocate and friend Akuila Rewatabua, president of the Fiji Disabled People's Association. Spokesperson, Sainimili Tawake said Rewatabua who is ori
Unity is the key to progress! That's the message the 70 students of Sila Central High School will be portraying when they take the stage at this year's FM96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Legend FM in the next twelve
The Ministry of Health as part of its reforms will soon upgrade meals at major hospitals around the country. Minister for Health Dr Neil Sharma said this is in line with Government's reform programmes. Dr Sharma a
A family of three in Levuka is homeless after their house was completely destroyed in a fire yesterday afternoon. According to National Fire Authority in Levuka, the fire started at around two in the afternoon but by t
Youths outside of school are the most at risk to HIV and Sexually transmitted diseases in the youth population. This is according to the Health Ministry's Adolescent Health and Development Project Officer Sister Su
Major development is in the pipeline for Nasinu Town Council in the next six months which will cost more than $500,000. Special Administrator Mosese Kama said the plans include a market and a bus station to be built in
Fiji remains suspended from the Pacific Islands Forum however leaders have called for the commencement of political dialogue in Fiji between parties on the principles of genuine, inclusive dialogue without preconditions
Fiji will take center stage at the Shanghai Expo in China as today is the designated "Fiji Day". Speaking from Shanghai, Attorney General and Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum said it is a significant occasion for Fiji and
Fiji has zero tolerance on human trafficking especially when it deals with children. That is what the participants at the Save the Children Workshop on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children were informed by the of
New Lautoka Special Administrator, Praveen Bala said he will put in place strict measures to collect overdue rates from past years. Bala revealed yesterday that the council faces financial problems and after taking off
The winners of the FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL poster competition, International Secondary School students Sasha Regerio and Maraiah Pickering were ecstatic about their poster being chosen as the new face of this month&
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said it is a ridiculous assertion by Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to claim that Australia and New Zealand are not Pacific island nations. Speaking to reporte
