Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Latest findings by an Economist show serious disparities in the distribution of funds by the State to alleviate poverty in the country. Dr. Wadan Narsey's book titled "The Quantitative Analysis of Poverty in Fi
It has been revealed by Australia's HIV Ambassador that Fiji shares a number of the same HIV/AIDS risk factors as PNG. Murray Proctor said Fiji, like PNG, has high rates of sexually transmitted infections, low rates
The Tourism Industry has set a new record despite the slowdown in economic activities in the country. The chairman of the Fiji Visitors Bureau Patrick Wong said they have recorded a total of 270,856 visitors in Fiji in
An in-depth analysis of the 2002 and 2003 Household Income and Expenditure survey shows that the poorest of the poor in Fiji are rural indo Fijians. An economist has today revealed that 36 percent of the people in the c
The Interim Prime Minister said the Forum Ministerial Contact Group is confused after meeting with political party leaders as their mandate was to only check with the authorities on how preparations for elections are bei
Elections or no elections, this will have no effects on the funds that are given to Fiji by foreign countries. These were the sentiments of the Australian High Commissioner, James Batley when questioned upon whether the
Variety is what you will get at this year's Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show". This is what the Total Events Manager, Loretta Jackson, said about what to expect from 19 schools from around Fiji, wh
National Fire Authority has today advised people to call Fire Authority first in case of a fire and not the Police. The call comes after three buildings were completely destroyed by an early morning fire in Manoca Indus
Police are expected to lay charges on the 18 year old student who was involved in an accident in Nadi Back road last night which resulted in the death of two people in seperate vehicles. The Acting Divisional Traffic Of
The Fiji Development Bank has announced today that it has reduced the number of its General Managers from 6 to 4 in their restructure of the Bank with former CEO Tukana Bavoro being given his marching orders last week.
In an attempt to promote Fiji as a potential movie-making destination and to get people more involved in the industry, the Fiji Audio Visual Commission will start special screenings of movies made locally. Two of these
The Total Event Company Manager said showing support for a school that you went to or a school from your place of origin, will mean alot to the students who are participating in Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage S
People from the eight villages along the Tikina of Lekutu in Bua have raised serious concerns on the closure of the Health Centre in Lekutu since last Tuesday because of water problems. Headman of Lekutu, Bua, Jimi Vola
Disaster risk management is critical and it is imperative that we are able to convince Pacific Island Countries of the importance and the need for its implementation. These are the words of Interim Defence and National
A high level Global Fund Delegation to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria is in Fiji to discuss and check on its aid programs in Fiji and the Pacific. The delegation led by Fund Deputy Executive Director Helen Evans are here to
The National Federation Party reiterates the need for sanctions to remain on Fiji. Party general secretary, Pramod Rae believes travel sanctions against the Interim Government and the Military is not affecting majority
A business coalition is to be set up in three months time to address the issue of HIV and AIDS in the workforce. This was today revealed by Fiji Australia Business Council president, Caz Tebutt Dennis at the signing of
Police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old farmer of Seaqaqa, for allegedly raping his 11-year-old niece on Friday afternoon. The alleged incident took place when the 11-year-old girl was returning home after school
Some van operators in Makoi, 8 miles Nasinu who protested last Saturday are expected to meet Transport Minister Timoci Natuva later today. Fiji Van and Carriers Association Vice president Rohit Prakash said the van oper
The General Out Patients Department at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital will get a new look thanks to the Rotary Club of Suva Peninsula Sunset. Speaking to Fijivillage Organizer Barbara Malimali said the President of
