Fiji
NFP says Tikoduadua shares party values
The leader of Fiji's National Federation Party Biman Prasad says having a former government minister join his party is significant. Audio
World in Sport for 19 April 2017
This week, Fiji and Samoa disappoint at the Singapore Sevens, Fiji's bid to take part in the New South Wales rugby league competition could have government backing, the finalists are found in the OFC… Audio
Ongoing calls to improve Fiji's healthcare system
There are ongoing pleas for Fiji's Minister of Health to do more to improve the country's healthcare system.
Former Fiji minister reveals doubts over constitution
A former senior member of the Fiji government Pio Tikoduadua says he had concerns about its direction before the landmark polls in 2014.
Sport: Fiji's NSW bid on verge of govt support
Efforts by Fiji to get a team in Australia's domestic New South Wales rugby league competition has gained momentum with the possibility of government funding. Audio
PacNet marks 20 years in Fiji
The Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network will celebrate 20 years of service in Fiji this week.
Former Fiji First minister explains party switch
A former minister in Fiji who's joined the opposition says his new party better represents what he stands for. Audio
20 years of regional health surveillance network
The Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN) celebrates its 20th anniversary, starting on the 19th of April to the 22nd, at a regional meeting in Suva, Fiji. Audio
Fiji's SODELPA apologises over candidate name leak
Fiji's opposition Social Democratic Liberal Party has unreservedly apologised after names of 110 potential candidates for next year's elections were leaked.
Sport: Fiji 7s still searching for consistency
Fiji sevens coach Gareth Baber says they are still searching for consistency on the World Series, after their worst finish of the season in Singapore saw their hopes of a third straight title slip…
Former top aide to Bainimarama moves to opposition
A former right hand man to Fiji's Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama, has joined the opposition.
Sport: South Africa hard to catch - Fiji 7s coach
The Fiji Sevens coach concedes it will be hard to catch South Africa on the world series ladder, even if the Fijians continue their winning ways.
Controversy in Fiji over ban on blood donations from gay men
Reports a gay man in Fiji was told he could not donate blood has sparked debate over whether it's Health Ministry's policies are discriminatory. Audio
WHO says blood donation guidelines don't single out gay men
The World Health Organisation denies its guidelines on blood donation discriminate against gay men.
Two Fiji men in custody for raping children
Two men in Fiji are in custody accused of raping one-year-old children.
Sport: Fiji's NSW bid to have govt backing
Fiji's bid to take part in the Australian domestic New South Wales rugby league competition could now have government backing.
Sport: Fiji Sevens come to grips with Baber approach
The Fiji Sevens will try and repeat the feats of Hong Kong in Singapore this week but their coach said it will be difficult as each tournament brings new challenges.
Fiji banning blood from gay men "plays into prejudices" says Deo
A Fiji politician says the policy of preventing gay men from giving blood plays into prejudices.
Fiji Health Ministry seeks advice on blood donations by gay men
Fiji's Health Ministry says it is seeking legal advice after a homosexual man was reportedly prevented from donating blood.
Fiji begins minimum wage review
A review has begun in Fiji of the minimum wage currently set at $US1.61.
