Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Australian High Commission in Suva says it is closely watching the developments in Fiji with interest in regards to the invitation by the interim Prime Minister to all political parties to hold talks next Monday. Th
The Fiji Labour Party Management Board meeting is currently underway and a decision is expected to be made if the party will accept the invitation from the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to be part o
Three mataqalis of Naitasiri received a timely payout for the settlement of their compensation for the Monasavu dam being situated on their land. The Mataqalis of Lawaki, Rovadrau and Nabuloutini received $53,000 this a
A 64-year-old farmer of Labasa charged with raping his 23-year-old step daughter has been released on bail by the Labasa magistrates this morning. Police Procecutor Inspector Dharmendra Kumar told Magistrate Anare Tuile
Saint John Ambulance today received a timely boost as it continues to face financial difficulties to remain in operation. Coca Cola Amatil had stepped forward and provided a cash donation and Manager Corporate Affairs L
It’s has been five hours since one of the Silos belonging to Flour Mills of Fiji at Walu Bay, collapsed and about 60 police officers and National Fire Authority officials are still trying to find a person believed
All awareness consultations for the draft People's Charter that are being conducted in schools will cease as from next week. This is the directive issued by the interim Education Minister Filipe Bole who said this i
Flood waters have started receding in Wainadoi. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirmed the officers are now inspecting the flooded areas and are accessing the damages. He said flood waters also went into s
Samabula Police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old youth of Jittu Estate, Vatuwaqa for allegedly stealing more than $25,000 from his father, who is a businessman. It is alleged the son stole the money and later sha
A 23-year-old unemployed man was given a 6 month jail sentence suspended for 12 months, after he pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving. Jeremaia Tubucake on the 26th of May this year drove a vehicle at Rodwell
One of Fiji's most senior legal figures has launched a scathing attack on the recent High Court decision which has declared the interim government lawful. Radio Australia has reported that former Fiji Law Society Pr
The Nationalist Vanua Tako Lavo Party has accepted the invitation from the Interim Prime Minister to attend the first political party talks with Commodore Frank Bainimarama next Monday. However Party Leader, Iliesa Duvu
People living in Wainadoi, Navua are calling for assistance from authorities as flood waters continue to rise in their area. A resident, Mohammad Saiyad said he with some other people are trapped and are unable to go to
The Association of Banks in Fiji said they do not object to the appointment of a Banking Ombudsman to assess operations of the banks and the fees and charges, which have been talked about by governments for the past ten
The National Fire Authority has urged the general public to contact the Fire Authority immediately if they spot a fire. The call comes after a five year old boy died in a house fire in Simla Lautoka yesterday afternoon
The Fair Trading Department is monitoring retail outlets which are selling fireworks for Diwali. Acting Director, Anare Vadei said their officials are on the ground for the safety of the members of the public and people
A five year old boy has died in a house fire in Simla Lautoka earlier this afternoon. Police Media Liason Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms the house which is situated in Malamala street caught fire at around 3.30 thi
A total of 15 political parties have been invited by the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama to engage in talks about the future of our country which is set to take place in the parliament complex next Mon
One of the accused who is alleged to have stolen $30,000 from Supreme Fuel on Friday, has been released on bail while another has been remanded in custody. Ravin Dutt and Daniel Aruj, employees of Supreme Fuel, appeared
Despite comments being made about the political uncertainties in some of the countries in the Pacific region, one of the leading banks, ANZ, has today announced its Pacific growth strategy which will further strengthen i
