Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has made an application that the two cases against former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase be transferred to the High Court for trial. FICAC Lawyer Paul Madigan told Magi
Christmas is a time for giving and sharing and a dollar from your pocket will help the children who are assisted through Save the Children Fiji. According to Chief Executive Officer Chandra Shekhar Save the Children Fij
The Consultation teams for the People's Charter who were based in the North have returned and out of the 74,000 people there, they managed to speak to 54,000 people from Bua, Macuata and Cakaudrove. Press Secretary
The safety of passengers is very important. These are the words of Bligh Water Shipping Chief Executive Abraham Simpson at the first fire drill exercise onboard the M.V. Suilven at the Narayan Jetty today. He added th
Major programs funded by the Asia Development Bank and the Fiji government is currently underway in the Western and Northern Divisions. Works Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said this is a long term sustainab
US Ambassador to Fiji Steven McGann stressed that by law, the US will not lift the sanctions against Fiji until the country returns to democratic rule. While speaking to Radio Australia, McGann who recently took over t
The Wages Council will continue with its work next year identifying other industries where an immediate wage increase is required. Council Chairman, Father Kevin Barr confirms with the nine industries already approved f
Four youths who were allegedly involved in the daylight robbery at the B.P Nabua Service Station on Saturday are expected to appear in court today. The four are being interrogated at the Nabua Police Station while the h
The ANZ Bank is now planning to take Automated teller Machines or ATMs to areas far from the city and towns in the country. General Manager, Robert Bell said with the increased number of customers especially with their
As many people have started taking their annual leave and school students are at home the demand for water has increased and the Water Department is trying very hard to minimize disruptions in water supply. Spokesperson
A 27-year-old Security Officer of Suva is fighting for his life at the CWM hospital after being stabbed several times on his neck, stomach and hands last night. The incident took place at Ratu Sukuna Road at 7'o clo
A former Mayor has called on the Elections Office to assist all municipalities once there are new elections. Businessman Charan Jeet Singh said that in the past, the elections office has assisted in ensuring that there
Australian High Commissioner James Batley believes rugby plays an important role in helping countries bridge political differences. Batley said while the views expressed by the Australian government are different from t
The move by the interim Minister for Local Government to dissolve town and city municipalities has been met with approval from a political party saying that it is long overdue. The Fiji Peoples Party said that the exten
Nausori Police Officers managed to arrest a man who broke into Gokul Jewelers and was trying to flee with $39,000 worth of cash and jewelry on Friday night. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed Nausori Police
The Digicel Fiji 7s rugby team’s losing streak in the IRB 7s series continued this morning when they lost to South Africa in the semifinal of the George 7s 21-7. It was a repeat of last week’s Dubai 7s semif
The Fiji Woman Rights Movement has called on the interim Prime Minister to make decisions after taking views from all parties and not only a few. Director Virisila Buadromo was commenting when she was asked whether all
The Association of Apex Clubs of Fiji has called on young people to care for each other and care for the community at large in order to build a better society. National President Sailesh Naidu said they have all agreed
Four youths are in Police custody in relation to the robbery at BP service station at the Nabua Round around midday yesterday. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the four are in custody while the hunt continues
The Nasinu Town Council has adopted a hard approach in collecting over $8 million of overdue rates from defaulting ratepayers by publishing names of some ratepayers who haven't paid their rates for over eight years.
