Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Fiji and Indonesia have been designated as very high risk, which limits travel from them to New Zealand. As of 11.59pm on 15th August 2021, travel to New Zealand from Fiji and Indonesia will be restricted to New Ze
A few schools through the Ministry of Education have set up online learning platform, Moodle for their students where teaching materials are available for students and they are also getting feedback from their teachers.
SODELPA General Secretary, Lenaitasi Duru says the party stands by it’s decision to ask the Speaker to vacate SODELPA MP, Mosese Bulitavu’s parliamentary seat as he went against the party’s instructions, and thi
The Ministry of Economy is urging Fijians to be honest when applying for ration packs as there have been a number of instances where individuals are trying to cheat the system. The Coordinator for the supply and di
The Ministry of Education says they will wait for the Ministry of Health to assess the situation and give them clearance before they bring the Year 13 students back to school. The Ministry says they note that a goo
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned after an inquiry found that he sexually harassed multiple women, prompting efforts to remove him. The resignation will take effect in 14 days. Lt Governor Kathy Hoch
Fiji's 7-day average of new COVID cases per day is 730 cases per day or 825 cases per million population per day. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they have noted a drop in cases reported per
The National Farmers Union has called on the Fiji Sugar Corporation and the Ministry of Sugar to pay cane farmers the full amount of $14.99 owed to them for their 2020 crop under the guaranteed minimum price of $85 per
The COVID-19 vaccination drive has started on a high note in Lau with about 88.7% of the targeted population in Lakeba and 77.3% in Moala receiving their first dose. This has been confirmed by the Medical Officer f
The Village Headman of Dakuinuku in Tailevu, Nemia Nadakuca says that the villagers continue to push forward as they face a lot of hardships brought about by COVID-19, and their aim is to get 100 percent vaccination rat
The Nadroga/Navosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry says although some businesses have reduced their rent by upto 25% to 50%, some businesses such as hair salons and shops that sell essential baby items have been closed
People have gathered in large numbers outside Suvavou House as they aim to take advantage of the Government’s initiative of giving a free copy of their birth certificate. Fijivillage witnessed the long line of p
Hangton Pacific's General Manager Jitendra Mohan has categorically denied allegations by the US customs officials that their Hangton No. 112, fishing vessel was involved in the use forced labour in fishing operations th
The Fiji Police Force has recorded 60 cases of structural fires so far this year where 9 of them have been classified as either arson, attempted arson or cases of alleged arson. Fire incidents is a growing concern
Newly re-appointed USP Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Pal Ahluwalia says he looks forward to instilling stability and ensuring that USP adheres to principles of good governance. Professor Ahluwalia resumed
R&B singer R Kelly has appeared in court in New York, as jury selection for his sex trafficking trial begins. It comes more than two years after he was charged with abusing women and underage girls for almost t
Palau is settling into a new normal. That country is seeing a return of tourists after it says it has achieved herd immunity against COVID-19 among its adult population. Radio NZ reports health authorities in
Australia continues to support us in our bid to overcome this crisis with another 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arriving in the country last night. They have so far supplied 760,000 doses of the AstraZen
A baby thought to be the world's smallest at birth has been discharged from a Singapore Hospital after 13 months of intensive treatment. Kwek Yu Xuan was just 212g – now that is the weight of an apple – when sh
There is no doubt that human activities are responsible for climate change. That’s the finding of a new study by the UN’s intergovernmental panel on climate change. It is the most up to date assessment of
