Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The University of Fiji considers health as a holistic endeavor, so we emphasise well-being right from the beginning. University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem highlighted this as the University
The Pacific Recycling Foundation is calling on relevant authorities to urgently conduct investigations into a suspected oil spill along the Nasese foreshore. The Founder of the PRF, Amitesh Deo says these issues ne
The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, through the Department of Immigration, in collaboration with the Fiji Police Force has started a thorough investigation into the statement made by Carpenters Fiji Limited Ma
Good news for families who rely on the sea for their income as cabinet has approved the lifting of the ban on harvesting of sea cucumber for a period of six months, starting from 1st July. Cabinet says the Ministry
Cabinet has agreed that the proposal to increase the staff establishment of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Engineers Regiment be considered through the normal budgetary process. Following Tuesday’s cabinet m
Cabinet agreed that the re-opening of three Embassies in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea and Washington DC in the United States of America, and the establishment of a new embassy in Israel, be
The US Coast Guard says more noises have been heard in the search for the missing Titanic submersible. Captain Jamie Frederick says they still don't know what the noises are but teams are still looking in that area
Banging sounds have been heard during the search for the missing Titan submersible indicating "continued hope of survivors," according to an internal US government memo. A massive search operation is underway to fi
The iTaukei community in Ovalau are unable to fully perform their full traditional funeral rites for their loved ones as the Levuka Hospital mortuary has not been operational for months. Avisai Bulivorovoro of Wai
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO Fantasha Lockington says the tourism industry is facing the challenge of accessing skilled labour because of other industries or people choosing not to work. While speaking d
FijiFirst Party General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Acting Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa has breached the law where the Supervisor of Elections and the Electoral Commission must present a report wit
The Frank Hilton Organisation needs funding to continue providing its services to children, who are in dire need of medical care after its CEO, Sureni Perara, revealed that the organisation every year has a deficit of a
Medical professionals at all levels will need to be paid more if they are to be retained. This is a recommendation of the Fiscal Review Committee Report that states that only 2,500 of 3,400 nursing positions are f
Army Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai says they are having a week of activities where they are commemorating the acts of bravery and valor of the highest order by Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu who sacrificed his
A massive search operation is underway to find a submersible with five people on board that went missing Sunday on a trip to view the wreckage of the Titanic. Coast Guard officials estimate there is "about 40 hour
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8pm tonight. Kamikamica will discuss issues relat
There is a need for a National Population Policy to study and observe and strengthen the youth population as its primary goal is to improve quality of life through more effective planning and development efforts.
The people of Kilikali Settlement in Nadawa will not have to dump their rubbish in the river beside their community anymore following the installation of the ‘I-Recycle Hub’ by the Pacific Recycle Foundation.
USP Economy Lecturer Doctor Janesh Sami says the poor and the vulnerable in this country have at least one expectation from the government which is that this government is going to address the cost of living crisis.
Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian says they do not have full details on the completion certificate of the Navua Hospital as it was a long time ago however, they will get full details and look at ways to fix the probl
