Fiji News

'The long wait for the launch of Digicel in Fiji is now over." That's the word from Digicel Fiji's head John Delves.

A Fiji worker's union is calling for the increase in the national minimum wage to $4.36, more than double the current rate.

A point that was stressed to more than 100 people at a conference of the Sanatam Dharam Sabha from around Suva, Nausori and Nasinu this afternoon was to raise awareness in helping rebuild the nation.

A trade union meeting today was told that former interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry is responsible for the economic decline since the 2006 coup.

Update: 11:04AM PEARLS from one farm contribute $5million annually to Fiji. J Hunter Pearls are some of the finest and popular in the world with what many refer to as untraditional colours.

A group of Ararat Rotarians and friends visited Fiji to assist in building a village.

The group which includes, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara, Jokapeci Koroi, Adi Finau Tabakaucoro, Reverend Akuila Yabaki, Ratu Filimoni Ralogaivau and Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo amongst others, said they were invited ...

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating claims being made against several logging companies who are harvesting sandalwood forests in the country.

Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has written to the Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki Moon claiming that Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama will misinform the General Assembly ...

Police in Fiji cannot extradite Timoci Lolohea since he is reportedly serving time in Kuwait.

Makelesi Sekauta tells how she tried to help Faiyum Mohammed at the cassava patch where he came to rest after being stabbed.

The Suva Magistrates Court has given the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and FICAC a month to discuss the corruption related charges earlier laid by FICAC against ousted Prime Minister Laisenia ...

The publisher of the Fiji Sun newspaper, Russell Hunter, who was deported by the country's military-led interim government in late February, has won Fiji's top journalism award.

The 100th year celebrations got off to a roaring start on Saturday following the club's blessing and address of the chief guest, Sir Timoci Tuivaga on the history of the club.

Update: 4:12PM Fiji is host for the first climate change film festival in an effort to raise more awareness about the devastating impact on low lying Pacific countries.

BEYOND THE beaches and luxury resorts is a side of Fiji few tourists know about.

Update: 4:34PM Fiji will participate in the upcoming Forum meeting organised by Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare.

THE National Council for Building a Better Fiji consultation team allayed fears of the loss of the communal voting system.

Ousted Fiji Opposition Leader Mick Beddoes has challenged interim Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to an open debate while accusing him of dictatorship.

For a slight man, Harbakhsh "Harry" Singh was pretty tough. He was also a bit fearless, family members said, and sometimes disconcertingly so.