Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Two members of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum have indicated that they want the regional body to reconsider its suspension of Fiji. The ABC reports that Solomon Islands Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has disclosed he
If you're a driver with a provisional license or if you've had repeat offences or if you want to become a driver, you will have to undergo the defensive driving course to get a license to drive on our roads. Nat
The Public Utilities Ministry has assured that tap water is safe for drinking in the country as water is always treated before it is distributed. However, Spokesperson, Sainiana Waqanabete has advised people to boil dri
The Fiji Ports Limited is seeking to increase the tariffs for the use of our ports of entry which would apply to importers, exporters and vessels coming into our whalves. Commerce Commission Chairman Dr. Mahendra Reddy
The European Union has provided $45,000 for a workshop to be held together with the Education Ministry on techniques of educational planning. The workshop is to be held next week and will also focus on statistical data
The future of Air Fiji Limited is still unknown as employees remain without work since last week. It has been confirmed that a meeting planned between the Tuvalu government officials, who own majority shares in Air Fiji
Come next week, it will become compulsory for all drivers with a provisional license, repeat offenders and new drivers to undergo the defensive driving course to get a license to drive on our roads. National Road Safety
Air Pacific is expected to confirm later this week on whether it will go ahead with a planned ten percent pay cut for its staff across the board. Airline CEO John Campbell is expected to confirm the cost cutting measure
Despite Fiji's suspension from the Forum, Fiji is being allowed to chair a Ministerial Meeting in Tonga next week. This has been confirmed by Works Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete who said Transport and W
Police are now into their final stage of investigations into the Raiwaqa Bus fire in Sigatoka which claimed 12 lives before those who were responsible can be brought to justice. Director Traffic Mahesh Mishra said only
Fiji is amongst 39 nations and one economy certified to export shrimp into the United States. In a statement, the US State Department said import of shrimp and shrimp products into the US is barred where harvesting may
The 2009 Fiji showcase promises entertainment never seen before in the country. Organizers, the Total Event Company Manager, Loretta Jackson said showcase gets better and bigger every year and there are different set of
Excitement could be clearly seen on the faces of the elderly of the Father Law Home in Wailekutu, Lami, who got a chance to visit the Fiji Museum this morning. Sister Elina of Father Law Home said residents of the home
There were no fatalities on our roads for the month of April. Police records show that there has not been a fatality free month on our roads since before 2003. Newly appointed Police Director Traffic Mahesh Mishra reve
The Samabula Old People's Home gets a little over $40,000 each year to cater for the senior citizens who have been neglected by their families. Superintendent Ema Butukiviti said the funding they get is not enough t
The Maori Party could decide today whether to go ahead with a mission to Fiji after Prime Minister John Key stopped its co-leaders who are both ministers, from taking part. Prime Minister John Key yesterday exercised hi
The Ministry of Works is now embarking on widening the road from Makoi to the Nausori Bridge. As the widening of the Nokonoko Road and Bridge comes to an end, the Ministry will now focus on widening the roads where moto
Illegal immigrants in Australia will no longer be locked up and deported when caught by authorities, in a major softening of immigration procedures by the Rudd government. According to the Australian media, people who o
There are five different measures put in place to try and prevent one from getting sexually transmitted infections. According to Adolescent Health Development Centre Clinic Nurse Sitiveni Tuvou, one must have the A to E
Get out your umbrellas and raincoats as a trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain over Fiji is slowly moving eastwards over the group. The Nadi Weather Office said to expect periods of rain, heavy at times
