Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Methodist Church of Fiji has today stressed that faith cannot be compromised and it will continue to oppose the draft People's Charter proposal to have inter-faith sharing of spiritualities. When questioned on w
The outspoken Nasinu Mayor is claiming today that most people in his municipality does not want the Interim Government to implement the Draft Peoples' Charter. Councilor Rajeshwar Kumar, who himself is a member of t
With a vision to taking tourism to new heights in the country, the Fiji Visitors Bureau is undergoing a major facelift and will be re-named Tourism Fiji. Interim Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while making th
Ratu Epeli Nailatikau is the new Interim Minister for Provincial Development and Multi-Ethnic Affairs taking over the portfolio from Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama. This is line with announcements th
A 39 year old motor mechanic of Tavua appeared in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today charged with the alleged murder of 24 year old van driver. The driver of Tomuka was found dead early yesterday morning in a cassava
Villagers in the Tailevu North area today raised their concern that they have been misinformed by members of the People’s Charter consultation team who have visited them earlier regarding some key issues in the dr
The Fijian Teachers Association said they have not received any word from the Ministry of Labour with regards to their Cost of Living Adjustment claims. General Secretary Maika Namudu said it is now getting frustrating
The Fiji Taxi Union has come out firing against a paid Land Transport Authority advertisement in one of the dailies yesterday, that it is a requirement under the law, that as soon as a taxi has been hired the driver mus
An initiative to turn everyday rubbish into electricity and other resources was put forward today by the Zhongze Oasis Company from China and Fiji's Ambassador to China Sir James Ah Koy. The initiative which is sti
The Lami Town Council has been ordered to pay over $9000 in outstanding rent arrears to the Native Lands Trust Board for a land leased out in June 1984. Suva Magistrate Ajmal Gulab Khan stated in his ruling that the To
Fiji's Ambassador to China has hit out at ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase's comments against the Chinese soft loan. Sir James Ah Koy said the idea of the soft loan is nothing new as it is part of the e-com
Police are looking for a man who allegedly sexually abused a 11 year old boy in Nausori this week. Police have confirmed the boy who is a class 5 student went to a shop when the suspect approached him and asked the vict
Over 1000 cases of dengue fever have been reported around the country. Director Curative Health Services Dr Ami Chandra said majority of the cases are reported in the Central Division adding the public should assist the
Raiwaqa Buses Limited has come into the spot light again as the Magistrates Court this morning ordered the company to compensate the family of a driver who died behind the steering wheel of their bus in December 2003. S
The Ministry of Labour will investigate a recruitment agency after it demanded an upfront fee from workers heading to Iraq. Fijian entrepreneur Jerry Talemaitoga said his recruitment company, Bridge of Hope Internationa
The speaker of the Cook Islands' parliament said he supports moves by Fiji's Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama to work closer with Pacific Forum Member Nations. Commodore Bainimarama, who has been on the
As the debate continues on the proposed electoral system for Fiji, Soqosoqo Vakamarama General Secretary and NCBBF member, Adi Finau Tabakaucoro said the new system is good and definitely not confusing. Although Fiji La
The Interim Attorney General said the Independent Legal Services Commission will definitely be formed. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said Fiji needs an independent body to investigate complaints against lawyers as the Fiji Law So
Although the Kadavu Provincial Council had unanimously rejected the Draft People's Charter during their council meeting, the public forum held last week painted a different picture. According to District Officer Eli
Police have arrested and charged a 39 year old motor mechanic of Lautoka for allegedly stabbing a 24 year old van driver to death in Tomuka yesterday morning. Divisional Crime Officer Western, SP Vijay Singh has confirm
