Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
There have been a total of 203 confirmed cases of Dengue in the Western Division as of yesterday afternoon. Sud Divisional Medical Officer, Doctor Tharid Ali has confirmed to Fijivillage news that the number of cases ha
Acting National Manager Boarder Control at the Customs Department Tej Ram did not clarify in the High court today who from the top management gave the directive to impose the US$24 per carton export duty imposed on Natur
Police have arrested and charged two villagers of Naimasimasi in Tailevu for allegedly assaulting fellow villagers during the installation of a chief on Thursday. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand has c
It is always good to have a sit down first with main stakeholder to iron out issues before implementing any new legislation. This is after teachers were given registration forms under the new Fiji Teachers Registration
Fiji's Ambassador to Beijing Sir James Ah Koy said the Fiji Government has a good reputation of repaying its loans on time. Ah Koy is in the country to assist the interim government in securing a $240 million dollar
Close to a hundred youths are expected to meet tonight at the Sukuna Park to raise awareness on the vulnerability of youths in society. The monthly event organised by Youth Champions for Mental Health Fiji is being held
The Interim Prime Minister has assured civil servants the Interim Government will ensure that the planned restructure in the Public Service will not see major job losses. Addressing the various employers from around the
Police are questioning three men of Raiwaqa for allegedly robbing the Rooster Poultry outlet in Vatuwaqa yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Southern, ASP Apisalome Tuiwakaya has confirmed the hunt still continues for t
The University will undergo changes which may not be comfortable with people but this cannot be helped if we are to have a balanced budget for next year. Vice Chancellor for the University of the South Pacific, Professo
Nausori Police are investigating a group of men from one village clan in Naimasimasi Tailevu for disrupting the traditional installation of the village chief which resulted in a brawl. According to the Police, the brawl
A non government organisation is calling on the Commonwealth Secretariat to stick to their words and show it's commitment to convene the Presidential political forum in the country. Citizens Constitutional Forum Chi
The Court of Appeal has granted an appeal to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces after High Court Judge, Justice Jiten Singh in an earlier ruling said that a section of the RFMF Act was unconstitutional. While deliveri
A total of 767 University of the South Pacific students this afternoon received their papers finalising their graduation after close to three years of hard work. Addressing the graduates, Vice Chancellor, Professor Raje
Two teachers unions in the country have reached an agreement for teachers not to register under the Fiji Teachers Registration Board. The General Secretary for Fiji Teachers Union, Agni Deo Singh said that they have sig
Fiji's Ambassador to China, Sir James Ah Koy said he has not been approached by Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama to take up the Interim Finance Minister position vacated by Mahendra Chaudhry. S
Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority CEO Jitoko Tikolevu has admitted that the US$24 per carton export duty imposed on Natural Waters of Viti Limited products may be high, but defended their decision to impose this
High Court Judge, Justice Nazhat Shameem today dismissed an appeal by the Director of Public prosecutions office against the acquittal of three men charged with grievous bodily harm. Bissun Deo, Nilesh Kumar and Anil Ku
All dengue cases have been considered as serious by the Health Ministry. National Advisor Dr. Waisale Delai said with 132 cases of Dengue reported in the Western Division, more focus is on Lautoka and also monitoring ca
Suva High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar today sentenced a 44yr old man to six months imprisonment as he was found guilty of unlawful possession of illicit drugs. The court heard that police raided the house of Toma
The number of outpatients at St Giles hospital suffering from mental disorders has increased to 53 percent. St Giles Medical Superinetendant, Dr Odille Chang revealed this today at a National Mental Health Policy worksh
