Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Suva Lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry who last month claimed that the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption be scrapped, has now changed his tune. Chaudhry now claims that Fiji needs an institution like FICAC to weed
The European Union said Fiji can make it back into the list to export fish to Europe. In an interview with Fijivillage, Trade Advisor for the European Commission Delegation, Andrea Salviati, said the suspension of Fiji&
The Labour Ministry's Disputes Committee has decided to refer the dispute on the back pay restoration filed by some trade unions to the Permanent Arbitrator. Committee Chairman, Vimlesh Maharaj told Fijivillage News
The last phase on the consultation on the proposed People's Charter is now underway. The Public Relations team is in the Northern Division taking submissions from the Advisory Councils. Spokesperson Rudra Maharaj sa
Having being a spectator all his life, Alikibia Tamanitokula is grateful for having the opportunity to showcase his talent. The 19yr-old from Sawaieke in Gau is one of the 20 finalists in the Alliance Franchise organise
Labasa Police are currently stripping a truck at the Seaqaqa Police Station after it was caught carrying a huge amount of marijuana from Viti Levu to Labasa. Media Liasion officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that L
A political party is now questioning the judiciary on how long they have to wait for a judgment to be delivered on their case. The SDL Party's National Director Peceli Kinivuwai said it is now almost three months si
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is here to stay. Although Suva lawyer Rejendra Chaudhry said FICAC should be scrapped due to its incompetence, the Inter
USP's New Vice Chancellor Professor Rajesh Chandra said the experience of being at the University of Fiji will help him in his new job at the University of the South Pacific. Professor Chandra said he also had the e
The GCC Taskforce is hoping that the chiefs from the 14 provincial councils will hand in the names of the three chiefs who will represent them in the new Great Council of Chiefs. Chairman of the GCC Taskforce Ratu Josat
Fiji's International Airline Air Pacific can no long sustain current fare levels with the price of fuel reaching record highs. It has announced that it will increase its fares from Fiji to Australia and New Zealand
Fiji's biggest trade show, the 2008 Fiji Showcase is back and the organisers have promised that it will be a week of family fun and entertainment. Total Event Manager Loretta Jackson said with less than four weeks t
Some singers will sharpen their stage techniques this Friday before they compete at the Alliance Francaise singing competition next week. Idol Co-ordinator Reverend James Bhagwan said twenty singers who qualified for th
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption's legality was today questioned in the Suva Magistrates Court by a Suva Lawyer. Semi Lewaniqila questioned FICAC's legality with regards to the case of the two
A Notice of Opposition has been given to the proposed registration of the trademark "FIJI OCEAN" in Canada. In a statement released, the Fiji Government filed a Notice of Opposition against Kohinoor Grocery Li
The Japanese Government will be assisting the University of the South Pacific construct a F$29m state-of-the-art Information Communications and Technology Centre at their Laucala Campus. Japanese Ambassador, Masashi Ni
Fiji citizens will be blacklisted from working in Australia under the Pacific Workers scheme. According to the Herald Sun Newspaper, Australia is preparing to open its shores to thousands of guest workers from the Pacif
Plans to install the new Vunivalu are now underway. Discussions are currently underway among members of the Tokatoka Vunivalu and Mataqali Tui Kaba and this will follow the normal tradition to appoint the Vunivalu, who
The Fiji Electricity Authority is now awaiting Cabinet's decision on whether the proposed fuel surcharge rate for consumers will be approved. FEA chairman, Nizam Ud-Dean said he can't say anything at this stage
Labasa Police, who conducted major drug raid three days ago, confiscated a large amount of dried leaves believed to be marijuana from a goods delivery truck in Seaqaqa. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed P
