Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Two appointments were announced by Fijian Holdings Limited yesterday for two of its subsidiary companies. FHL managing director Sereana Qoro has appointed Mosese Volavola as chief executive officer for Basic Industries
As the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum officially kicks off in Cairns later this morning, there are clear indications that attempts by Australia and New Zealand to put the Fiji issue aside for now may be frustrated after t
The Solevu committee of the Methodist Church of Fiji met yesterday and decided on two main issues that the conference proper and the Solevu will go ahead but on a smaller scale. Assistant general secretary Reverend Tevi
The family of one of the 24 crew members of the German vessel Hansa Stavanger who were released today by Somali pirates cannot wait to see their family member. Fiji citizen Wayne Mausio, a crew member of the vessel, le
As bus and taxi fares increase from this morning, the Land Transport Authority has reiterated its stand on the use of taxi meters. LTA media manager Ratu Eroni Volavola said taxi drivers and permit holders should refrai
It is time to bite the bullet, step up and face reality head on. Those are the words of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce president in light of the increase in the cost of basic necessities, doing business, transportation, e
For the first time this year, people will witness a variety of performances on the first two nights of the Tadra Kahani show with both the junior and senior grades battling it out in the heats. Organizers, Total Event C
There are reports now emerging that the Samoan Prime Minister, Tuilaepa is trying to push for the relocation of the Forum Secretariat from Fiji to another country. As the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum meeting continues
Consumers who normally have monthly electricity bills amounting to more than $50, get ready to pay more from next month. Cabinet has approved the request by the Fiji Electricity Authority to implement a tariff increase
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce believes that the increase in FEA tariffs as announced earlier today is not warranted in the current circumstances. Chamber president Swani Maharaj said FEA should better manage its resource
The Methodist Church of Fiji is now saying that dialogue and moving the country forward is the key, and the church said it will work with the government to achieve this. As the Church Standing Committee meeting continue
TFL customers will not be able to call various countries using the 00 service as a result of FINTEL's decision to block International calls. TFL in a statement issued this afternoon said they are currently working o
The Fiji Taxi Union has welcomed the increase in taxi fare however the Acting General Secretary said that the Union has not received everything it had asked for. Shammi Kapoor said they met with the Land Transport Autho
There is confirmation this hour that the Fiji government had formally requested to the Australian government to upgrade the status of the Acting Fiji High Commissioner in Canberra, in February this year. Fijivillage New
Two men charged with the alleged rape of a 19 year old appeared in Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon. 37 year old Eparama Koroi and 31 year old Tabua Koroi appeared before Magistrate Alsie Hudson. No plea was take
There will be no backing down. Government spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni said they have already set out the roadmap to democracy and no outside influence should come and dictate to government what to do. Thi
The Australian High Commission in Fiji has today stated that it has not received any official word that their High Commission may be downgraded if the Fiji High Commission is not upgraded in Canberra. A spokesperson of
Cabinet has approved the promulgation of the domestic violence decree and changes to related laws. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Kaiyum said this new decree will give additional powers to courts and the police to prevent
Police are looking for some unknown men who broke into One world Applied Centre in Suva and walked away with $17,000 worth of cash and assorted items. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Suliano Tevita said the brea
Pacific Island Leaders have arrived in Cairns, Australia for the 40th Pacific Islands Leaders Forum which official gets underway tomorrow. In his welcoming address, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Australia is
