Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A trial date has been set for the Post Fiji former managing director, Peni Mau, the former General Manager Finance Dhirendra Pratap and the former Chairman of Board of Directors, Mahendra Motibhai Patel. The three have
A research is expected to be carried out soon to combat the outbreak of communicable disease such as dengue, leptospirosis and typhoid. Speaking to Fijivillage News, Ministry of Health Spokesperson, Iliesa Tora said a r
Human Rights Watch dog, Amnesty International believes that the Pacific countries will only fully achieve the development goals discussed at the Forum Leaders meeting if they address violence against women. The Pacific
One more passenger of the Tongan Ferry MV Ashika which sank last night was rescued in the last hour. The New Zealand Rescue Coordination Centre said 53 people have been rescued. Tonga newspaper Matangi Tonga revealed t
Methodist church officials are hoping that Commissioner of Police Esala Teleni will grant them a permit to hold a conference but on a smaller scale. Assistant General Secretary, Reverend Tevita Nawadra said they met wit
Businessman Colonel Sakiusa Raivoce is now under police investigation for allegedly breaching the Public Emergency Regulation. Police Director Operations, Waisea Tabakau said Colonel Raivoce was taken into custody earli
The Fiji Electricity Authority has clarified that no final decision has been made on the request by them for an increase in tariffs. Chairman, Nizam Ud Dean said cabinet has granted them the increase however they are aw
The Fiji Police Force has so far uprooted marijuana plants in the highlands of Navosa worth over $500 million. Officer-In-Charge Drugs, ASP Sakeo Ganivatu has revealed that two major drugs raids were carried out in the
Nabitu District School will be using their performance at Tadra Kahani to show that people should be more caring towards others. School Teacher Salote Waivure said their theme, "People of the Way, man in the mirro
Families in Tonga are anxious for the release of the names of the passengers who have been rescued this morning after the MV Princess Ashika sank off the coast of Nuku'alofa at 11pm last night with 79 passengers onbo
The Pacific Network on Globalisation or PANG has accused the Australian government of deceit as it promotes a proposed new trade deal. Negotiations on PACER Plus may get the green light at this week's Pacific Island
People traveling in buses are confused over the fares charged by some bus companies and claim they are being overcharged. Bus fares increased from yesterday and some commuters say after governments decision to merge the
Fiji has 3 confirmed cases of HIV/AIDs among children between the ages of 9 to 19 as of March last year till March this year. The most common cause of HIV transmission being from mother to child and through mis-use of n
The Prisons Department is proposing to set up a commercial arm in future to utilise the 1,000 acres of land around the Naboro prison complex. Deputy Prison Commissioner Auta Moceisuva revealed this to members of the Lau
The political climate in Fiji will not affect nor impede on the Economic Partnership Agreement to be signed between the EU and Fiji which will open up whole new opportunities for export to the European market. The Europ
TFL customers will now be able to call various countries using the 00 service after FINTEL lifted its block of international calls and the two companies will have to come up with a commercial agreement by 12th August. A
One of Fiji's iconic inter-island vessels, the MV Princess Ashika has sunk off the coast of Nuku'alofa in Tonga with 75 passengers onboard. Radio New Zealand reports that New Zealand's Rescue Coordination Ce
The Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has stressed that all efforts will be made to track down tax evaders and hold them to task. While opening the new FIRCA Complex yesterday Bainimarama highlighted the fact
The Ministry of Health has out-sourced its security at its health facilities to two private companies. Grid Security Services Fiji Limited will now provide security services at all health facalities in the Suva and Naus
The Outgoing Managing Director of Courts Homecentres Fiji has revealed that he may open his own retail outlet. James Datta said he is just 57 years old and has 37 years of experience in the retail industry after working
