Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has raised grave concern that Fiji Sun Publisher Russel Hunter was deported from Fiji this morning. Radio New Zealand Reports Clark said the level of intimidation has been rising i
The Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama is expected to meet the United States Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Glyn Davies and Albert Mariner, the Programme Officer at the Commonwealth Secretariat tomorrow. T
Police are investigating an incident where a 40 year old woman was admitted in hospital after a stabbing incident yesterday. The victim who resides at a motel in Nadi with the suspect returned to the motel after a drink
The Immigration Department has confirmed that Fiji Sun Publisher and Managing Director, Russel Hunter was deported from Fiji after they received credible information that he breached his conditions of his work permit and
Transparency International said the way Fiji Sun Publisher and Managing Director Russel Hunter was deported sends a very bad message about media freedom in the country. Chairman Hari Pal Singh said if he was found to b
There is still no word on why Fiji Sun Publisher and Managing Director Russel Hunter was deported from Fiji earlier this morning. It has been almost three hours since Hunter left the country however no official announce
The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua said the deportation of Russel Hunter is an indication of breach of Human Rights. SDL National Director, Peceli Kinivuwai said they feel for the family as they were not informed a
Interim Prime Minister and Minister for Information, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has reassured the nation today that media freedom is secure and guaranteed in Fiji. However, he maintains that whilst the interim governme
Interim Communications Minister Tom Ricketts will make the official announcement at 3pm today on cabinet's decision to issue new mobile phone licenses. Ricketts had earlier said that two new licenses will be issued
The National Director Traffic Control will start an inquiry into the accident in Lami which claimed three lives over the weekend. Director SSP Ramend Raj has confirmed that they have received reports from members of the
The Publisher and Managing Director of Fiji Sun, Russel Hunter was deported from Fiji this morning. Our reporter, Gulsher Ali who was at the Nadi International Airport confirms that Hunter was on the flight FJ911 to Syd
The Publisher and Managing Director of Fiji Sun, Russel Hunter was taken in for questioning last night and Hunter's whereabouts is yet to be established by his family and staff. Village News has received confirmatio
A sombre looking Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase last night pleaded not guilty to one count of Administration of Property of a Special Character or with Special Duties, charges of Abuse of Office before Magistrate
The details of investigations conducted against the Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry for allegedly evading taxes over a number of years may never be revealed. Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority Chief E
The Tui Tavua and Ousted Chairperson of the Great Council of Chiefs said it regrettable that the Interim Prime Minister continues to attack the highest institution of the Fijian people which is held in high regard by all
A flash flood warning is in place for the low-lying areas in the Western and Southern parts of the main islands later today. The Nadi Weather Office said the active trough of low pressure is still over the group and thi
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase is currently appearing in the Suva Magistrates court after he was charged with corruption related offences by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption this afternoon. Our
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase is still being questioned at the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption headquarters in Suva. Qarase was first taken in on Saturday and questioned until 5pm. He was then ca
The Military Council stresses that it will stand by the decisions and actions of the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama in dealing with the tax evasion allegations against Interim Finance Minister Mahendr
Bad news for consumers. The Price of Flour, Sharps, Cabin Crackers and Breakfast Cracker Biscuits will increase from tomorrow. The Prices and Incomes Board has announced that supply constraints of Wheat in the World Mar
