Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Housing Authority is currently conducting Housing Eligibility surveys to determine the demand for land and housing in Fiji. Marketing Manager, Shirley Tagi. So far surveys have been done in the Matavolivoli subd
The $65.3 million loss recorded by Air Pacific for the financial year ending March 2010 has seen the sale of Qantas shares in Air Pacific more difficult. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Qantas, who own forty six
The Prices and Incomes Board has just announced a reduction in Motor Spirits, Pre Mix outboard fuel, Diesel and Kerosene effective from tomorrow. For motor spirits the new retail price is $2.15 a decrease of one
A 53 year old man charged with indecent assault has been remanded in custody by the Labasa Magistrates court. The court was told that the man was caught red-handed earlier this year, by the mother of the victim who is a
Members of the diplomatic corp including the US, Britain, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Japan, the EU, the UN, Malaysia, Korea and the Forum Secretariat were at the Australian High Commission in Suva to farewell expe
The Center Co-ordinating Agency for Roads will now turn their focus to outsourcing the maintenance of over five thousand kilometers of road nation-wide. That is the revelation of Local Government Minister Colonel Samuel
The Ministry of Lands has collected more than six million dollars in rental fees including lease rental arrears as of June this year. Permanent Secretary, Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni said the Ministry is now develop
Australia's Acting High Commissioner to Fiji Sarah Roberts will leave the country this afternoon. This has been confirmed by the Australian High Commission stating she will travel down to Nadi later today before fly
The members of the Fiji Posts and Telecommunication Employees Association have raised questions on the appointment of an expatriate as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. Telecom Fiji recently appointed Rohan
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Ratu Inoke Kubuabola has just called a meeting with his officials as they look at the final listing on who is expected to attend the Friends of Fiji meeting next week. The Foreign Affai
The members of the Fiji Posts and Telecommunication Employees Association have raised questions on the appointment of an expatriate as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. Telecom Fiji recently appointed Roha
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama now said Fiji may not be ready for elections in 2014 due to continued opposition and interference by countries like Australia and New Zealand. Commodore Bainimarama has made
Acting Australian High Commissioner to Fiji Sarah Roberts is expected to leave Fiji this morning after she was declared persona non-grata yesterday. The Fiji government handed the official letter of expulsion to Roberts
The Fiji Government is in the process of getting confirmation as to which Pacific Islands leaders will attend a "Friends of Fiji" meeting next week. Permanent Secretary in the Prime Ministers Office Lt Col. Pi
Prepare yourselves for cooler days ahead. The Deputy Director for Nadi Weather office, Alipate Waqaicelua confirms so far Rarawai Ba has recorded coolest temparatures compared to other places. He confirmed on Sunday 4t
The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources for the first time has developed a groundwater resource policy which aims to address and strengthen the management and exploitation of groundwater resources in the country. Pe
The Housing Authority is looking at creating a new Waila City center which is expected to cater the housing needs of 5000 people. Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Shirley Tagi said housing needs has increased ove
Any student caught and charged by police for unruly behavior and participating in school brawls should not expect any mercy from the authority. Education Minister Filipe Bole made the comment following revelations from
Members of the public are being urged to use locally grown ingredients when cooking, and people can get to see just what is available locally at the upcoming Agriculture Show next week. Permanent Secretary for Agricultu
Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has questioned why Vanuatu Prime Minister and Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, Edward Natapei has changed his tune that the MSG should not be chaired by a n
