Fiji
Fiji's anti-corruption body searches Sodelpa HQ
The offices of Fiji's main opposition party have been searched by the Independent Commission against Corruption.
Fiji unions, employers agree to help redundant workers amid 'dire situation'
The Fiji Trades Union Congress and the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation have signed up to an initiative to support redundant workers in micro-businesses.
Fiji union and ATS appear in court over contract terminations
A ruling on the termination of almost 300 employment contracts at the Air Terminal Services in Fiji is expected next week.
A humanitarian crisis is emerging in Fiji, charities say
With half of Fiji's population experiencing some kind of hardship induced by Covid-19, civil society organisations are warning a humanitarian crisis looms. Audio
Fiji police confident in fight against drugs
Despite an increase in drug-related criminal cases in Fiji, authorites are confident of winning the war on drugs in the country.
Fiji police officers investigated as search underway for escapee
Fiji's police chief has directed his officers to investigate members of the force who were escorting remand prisoners when they escaped this week.
Fiji government tries to allay Covid concerns as 160 troops return
Fiji's health minister is trying to allay concerns about the health of more than 160 soldiers who returned from the Middle East at the weekend.
Fijian troops under strict Covid-19 watch
More than 160 Fiji peacekeepers who arrived home last weekend from the Middle-East are in quarantine and undergoing a series of Covid-19 tests.
Fiji's NFP hails return of opposition colleagues
Fiji's National Federation Party, (NFP), has welcomed the end of suspension for its Opposition Sodelpa colleagues.
Fiji's ATS advertises over 100 jobs after laying off 285 staff
Two weeks after terminating the contracts of almost 300 workers, the Air Terminal Services in Fiji is advertising 106 positions.
Call for allegations against USP vice chancellor to be addressed
The man who raised allegations against the Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific has spoken out.
Fiji footballers setting sights on potential World Cup berth
The Fiji Football Association is hopeful its national team can make history by being the first-ever Pacific Island women's team to qualify for the World Cup.
Suspension of main opposition party Sodelpa lifted in Fiji
Fiji's Registrar of Political Parties has lifted the suspension of the country's main opposition party.
Call for unity as Fiji elections office lifts Sodelpa suspension
The Vice President of the Social Democratic Liberal Party, Sodelpa, in Fiji is urging a former party leader to work with the new executives to get the party moving forward.
Fiji workers take company to court over layoffs
The union representing hundreds of workers laid off by the Air Terminal Services (ATS) in Fiji says it has filed legal action against the government-owned company.
Australia travel ban extension 'worst-case' scenario for Fiji - FHTA
The head of Fiji's Hotels and Tourism Association says Australia's plan to extend its international travel ban to possibly next year is the "worst-case" scenario for Fiji and the Pacific region.