Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
In an effort to assist the needy children in the country, Save the Children Fiji has organized a grand golf tournament to raise funds. Save the Children Fiji Chief Executive Officer, Chandra Shekhar said the tournament
Four men declared a menace to society were yesterday sentenced to up to 14 years imprisonment by the Suva High court. Eperama Nagalu, Jonacani Nacani, Penijamini Tuinaviti and Samuela unisei were found guilty by the ass
Nadi pastor Laione Lutunacevamaca and Fiji Rugby Union chairman Bill Gavoka are set to reappear in the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon with one count of making false news that foster public alarm and public anxiety
The Water Authority of Fiji have completed major projects to improve water supply in the Northern Division. Team Leader Corporate Services, Michelle Tevita Singh said they have completed a $200,000 project in six
An initiative was launched yesterday by ANZ and Digicel where ANZ cardholders can now purchase Digicel prepay vouchers at any ANZ ATM. Chief Executive Officer Digicel Fiji, Matt Davey said the Top Up Service is av
The Yellow Ribbon Project will be holding its market day tomorrow to sell produce which is the result of the hard work of the inmates. Fiji Prisons Acting Media Liason Officer Josefa Matau said the market day is a
The proposed Night Rangers in Labasa and Savusavu will not have any special powers to arrest and prosecute members of the public. This is the clarification from Assistant Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri
It is a historic day for Australia as Julia Gillard became the first female Prime Minister after a bloodless parliamentary coup in which Kevin Rudd was ousted by his own party. Moments before being sworn in as Prime Min
An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the richter scale was recorded in the Monasavu area at 9:46 this morning. Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni confirmed that the quake was l
The Government of Egypt has thanked Fiji for its contribution to peacekeeping missions in the Middle East. This was conveyed to Prime Minster Commodore Vorege Bainimarama who recently met Egyptian Assistant Foreign Affa
The Fiji Police Force has applauded the effort of a crime prevention committee which resulted in the uprooting of Marijuana plants worth thousands of dollars in Savusavu. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokom
A 20-year-old man of Lakena, Nausori, is in police custody for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old woman with a broken beer bottle yesterday. The alleged incident took place when the two were drinking with a group of frien
Police have laid charges against two men in relation to the e-mails that were circulated over the past few weeks about a so called prophecy. The two, Nadi based pastor, Laione Lutunacevamaca and Fiji Rugby Union Chairma
Julia Gillard is to become Australia's first female prime minister after Kevin Rudd stood down as Labor leader at a caucus meeting in the last hour. It is being described by the Australian media as a bloodless coup,
A leading NGO in the country has called on government to take a friendly approach to the issue of squatters in the country saying that they need more time. People's Community Network's Father Kevin Barr who carr
Fijis international carrier Air Pacific has stated that it is of the view that Fiji has the ability to train sufficient pilots to meet the needs of both Pacific Sun and the other operators in the country. Managing Direc
Two schools in the Tacirua area have been forced to send the students home early today as there is no water supply at the schools. Officials from Newtown Christian Primary School and Tacirua Primary School confirmed tha
The first Fijian dialogue drama Lakovi is expected to show how culture can be practiced in a modern setting. The "Lakovi" is a drama prepared by the University of the South Pacific's Larry Tomas and the
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has hailed the United Arab Emirates endeavour to help Pacific countries achieve the economic development. The UEA Interact News Agency reported that this came in a meeting hel
People in Navosa will get free health checks from a medical team from Taiwan. Health Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said the team will be serving at Keiyasi, Naqalimare and Loma nursing stations where they will be conducting
