Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The bodies of the two Fijians serving in the British Army, who were killed while on active duty in Afghanistan, are being brought home for their final rites. The British High Commission confirmed that the body of Kingsm
The University of the South Pacific has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with one of New Zealand's largest universities to help improve the services provided to students. USP Vice Chancellor Professor Rajesh Ch
Just over a month since taking up office at Air Pacific, Dave Pflieger said he is currently carrying out a review of the airline company's operations. Pflieger who became Air Pacific's CEO and Managing Director
Police are expected to lay charges against a school teacher by this afternoon who allegedly assaulted 26 students in the Northern Division last week. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the t
The termites currently affecting areas of Lautoka may have entered through cargo from abroad. That was the revelation to the Kadivuka Bio Security Taskforce by two termite specialists from Australia, Doctor Brent Peter
With Air Pacific resuming it's Suva to Auckland service, calls have been made for Fiji to consider thinking about the idea that it is also co-hosting the Rugby World Cup next year. This is the advice from Auckland
The Provincial Development Ministry is continuing with its 18 weeks rehabilitation program to reconstruct homes destroyed during Cyclone Tomas and Mick. Permanent Secretary, Manasa Vaniqi said the Ministry will send 21
The Ministry of Health, together with Fiji Health Sector Program and World Health Organization will be in Taveuni this week for the vaccination program against Typhoid. Health Ministry spokesman Iliesa Tora said this wi
Cancer does not rule out anyone. Fiji Cancer Society President Nirmala Nambiar said more awareness needs to be raised on breast cancers and a proactive approach needs to be taken for early detection and prevention. Na
The Consumer council of Fiji is urging bus proprietors to take advantage of the reduction of fiscal duty on new buses. Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Officer Premila Kumar said that the poor and dilapidated c
A school teacher is in police custody for allegedly assaulting 26 students in Saqani, Vanua Levu last week. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the school teacher allegedly assaulted the 26 students wi
The Consumer Council of Fiji is urging consumers as well as businesses to take advantage of the incentives given in the 2010 Review budget. The council believes that government is being socially responsible by providing
The Foundation for the needy Children in Fiji believes that poor maternal health most likely leads to less effective parenting styles and control over children. National Coordinator Irshad Ali said these are some of the
Fiji has just recently achieved 100 percent universal primary education in its Millennium Development Goal 2 well before 2015. That is the sentiment of Education Minister Filipe Bole who said that compared to many other
Lakovi, the story of how a Fijian boy living overseas comes back to Fiji to marry a young girl will now be transformed into a movie and a book. The "Lakovi" - the first Fijian professional Drama was prepared b
In Fiji 60 to 90 cases of breast cancer is diagnosed each year. This was revealed by Fiji Cancer Society President, Nirmala Nambiar during the launch of the Bra Art Competition. Nambiar said there are some men who are
The government policy in creating a tangible marine and water base industry and to create opportunity in the tourism sector is good news to not only resort owners by those intending to purchase a jet ski. Prime Minister
The attractiveness of the Fijian people is a major driving factor resulting in many New Zealanders choosing to holiday in Fiji despite differences within the two governments. Tourism Fiji Regional Director Sala Toganiva
Timoci Lolohea, who operates Meridian Services Agency Limited, is expected to take a plea later this month on amended charges. Lolohea was initially charged with allegedly failing to obtain authority from the Labour Min
About 203 students of Cautata District School in Tailevu were happy with their new classroom block when it was opened by Permanent Secretary for Provincial Development Manasa Vaniqi. Head Teacher Lodoviko Koroi thanked
