Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
After one week of consultations between the Great Council of Chiefs review team and 6 provinces out of the 14 in the country, it has now been proposed by the respective chiefs, that there is a need for each province to f
The reinstatement of the PER is mainly for the politics in the Central Division and not the Western Division. This is the view of Fiji Visitors Bureau Board Chairman, Patrick Wong who adds that although this is the case
A form six student of Labasa college is behind bars for stealing a car from Subrail Park where an international fun show was in progress. Police arrested him with the help of his mobile phone that he unfortunately left
The Interim government is expected to meet with European Commission officials in the country to explain why Public Emergency Regulation has been re-invocated. Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Saiyed Khaiyum hopes EU will
The Public Emergency Regulation is a normal practice for the safety of the public and not just because of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase's presence in Suva. These are the words of Commissioner of Police, Commodore E
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the coup culture in Fiji is far from over and the interim administration is expected to address the root cause of conflict and dissention through the mandate given
An 18 year old youth is admitted at the CWM Hospital in a serious condition after being involved in an accident yesterday in Naselai road, at Wainibokasi. Divisional Media Liason officer Southern, Inspector Lavenia Lovo
A 27 year old man allegedly involved in the robbery at Anita Jewellers in Ba, on Monday is admitted at Lautoka Hospital. Divisional Media Liason Officer Western, Inspector Ranga Sami Gounder, said the suspect fell from
Australia Foreign Affairs Minister, Alexander Downer has brushed aside allegation that the Australian government had intended to order Australian troops to enter Fiji's territory and intervene during the December 5th
New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark, is seeking talks with members of the Asia Pacific Economic Conference this week in Sydney to try to find a solution to the latest stand Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama ha
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said one of the main objectives of the Interim government is preventing a further deterioration of the country's current economic situation Speaking at the Fiji Emp
The Pacific Centre for Public Integrity has raised concerns stating that the Independence of Fiji's Judiciary must be dealt with immediately. PCPI Executive Director, Angie Heffernan, said the Judiciary is no longer
The reinstatement of the PER is creating unnecessary uncertainty in the tourism industry. This is the view of the Fiji Visitors Bureau Board Chairman, Patrick Wong who adds that concerns have already come in from New Ze
Shri Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji has welcomed the comments made by military spokesperson, Mosese Tikoitoga that comments made publicly is affecting the young generation's thoughts. General Secretary, Kam
The Council of the European Union are today meeting in Brussels to discuss, amongst other issues, the political situation in Fiji. In a statement issued, the EU is concerned about the re-invocation of the Public Emergen
The United States Department of State in Washington DC has released a statement today questioning the decision to re-activate the Public Emergency Regulation. The statement said the US have consistently called on the in
The Fiji Police Force today held a formal farewell ceremony for outgoing Acting Commissioner of Police, Romanu Tikotikoca but had to change their programme in the last minute because the Tikotikoca was in Taveuni. The c
It takes a whole community to raise a child. That was the message of the Chief of Staff for the Fiji Military Forces Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Mosese Tikoitoga during the passout parrade of more than 400 cadets at the Nabu
Everyone is entitled to their opinion but the fact remains that we are the ones who ARE under the Public Emergency Regulation. These are the words of Commodore Esala Teleni in reply to comments by the New Zealand Foreig
Concerns have been raised by most of the chiefs from Nadroga/Navosa, Ba and Ra to the Great Council of Chiefs review team that they want the chiefly body to be independent and not to show their support to any political p
