Fiji
Singapore thanks Fiji for rescuing man at sea for months
Singapore's government has thanked Fiji for rescuing a man stranded at sea for two months in his yacht.
Fiji university appoints new vice-chancellor after former was sacked
The University of Fiji has filled the vacancy created by the former vice-chancellor's unauthorised departure during the recent Lautoka lockdown.
ILO paints bleak picture in Pacific
The International Labour Organisation says the picture is bleak for both workers and employers in the Pacific because of Covid-19.
Fiji woman is first Pacific counsel to the International Criminal Court
Fiji lawyer Ana Tuiketei Bolabiu has become the first Pacific counsel on a global roster working for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague
Fiji media "victims of govt intimidation"- RSF
A report on the world's freedom of the press says the media in Fiji remains "victims of government intimidation".
Fiji records increase in domestic violence cases during Covid-19 lockdowns
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre has warned of a spike in domestic violence during the enforced Covid-19 lockdown and curfew in the country.
Fiji police investigate sexual assault of a toddler
Fiji police are investigating the alleged rape of a toddler at a village last week.
Facebook barter page grows cash-free trade in Fiji and beyond
Within days of launching "Barter for a better Fiji" on Facebook, Suva resident Marlene Dutta has sparked a cashless trade movement so popular it's gone from three administrators to more than 90,000…
More police in Fiji face charges
Two police officers in Fiji have been charged with aggravated robbery.
Rain persists in Fiji with many roads closed
Fiji continues to be pounded with rain as the country braces for more wet weather this weekend.
Fiji govt announces oceans and climate change scholarships
Fiji's government has announced 24 scholarships for Pacific students to pursue the advanced study of the oceans and climate change.
Impact of Covid-19 could be felt for years to come - Fiji youth leader
A youth leader in Fiji says young people are likely to bear the brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic with more than 150,000 workers already impacted across the country.
Evacuations urged in rain-drenched Fiji
People in areas of Fiji badly-hit by Cyclone Harold this month are now being urged to evacuate because of widespread flooding and landslides brought on by torrential rain.
Suspended Fiji police plead not guilty to assault charges
Three suspended police officers in Fiji, accused of assaulting a man last year, have pleaded not guilty in the Suva High Court this week.
Fiji's main opposition party will appeal High Court decision
Fiji's main opposition party says it will appeal against a High Court decision which declared the election of its party president illegal.
Heavy rain, floods prompt road closures in Fiji
Fijian authorities say roads in parts of the country have been closed due to flooding brought on by heavy rain this week.
Fiji Airways to resume some domestic services
Fiji Airways will resume domestic services from next week, as inter-island travel restrictions are lifted.
Rights commission looking into Fiji police brutality claim
Fiji's Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says it's investigating claims of police brutality in a village.
Fiji govt warns of 'LTDD' diseases post-cyclone
Fiji's government has warned of a rise in diseases with the potential to prove deadlier than Cyclone Harold which hit the country this month.
Rabuka urges Sodelpa supporters in Fiji to remain calm
Fiji's SODELPA leader Sitiveni Rabuka is urging supporters to remain calm following a ruling by the High Court last week.