Fiji
New Fiji group aims to unite opposition voice for next polls
The backers of a new political grouping in Fiji aim to unite opposition voices under one banner. Audio
New opposition grouping planned for Fiji
Two former stalwarts of Fiji's main opposition party are in the throes of setting up a new party to fight the next election.
NFP leader says new permit requirements "draconian"
The leader of the NFP in Fiji, Biman Prasad, says the party now has to apply for a police permit to hold even private meetings.
Fiji's NFP says onerous public meeting rules scare off members
New stringent meeting rules irk opposition in Fiji Audio
Fiji's climate change leadership good for Pacific - SPC
Fiji's appointment as a co-chair of next year's UN Climate Change Conference is good news for the region, according to the Pacific Community. Audio
EU millions go direct to Fiji govt for agriculture
In a first for Fiji the European Union has agreed to transfer funds directly to the Government to help strengthen its sugar and agriculture sectors. Audio
Fiji police workshops having positive impact
A series of domestic violence workshops for Fiji police are starting to have a positive effect says the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre. Audio
Mitigation in Fiji's Soko rape case today
A Fiji High Court is today expected to resume the mitigation before sentencing for nine men found guilty of raping a man being held in police custody, Vilikesa Soko.
Fiji to chair next year's big UN climate meeting, COP 23
Fiji has been successful in its bid to be one of the co-chairs of next year's United Nations climate change meeting, known as COP 23.
Opposition MPs can speak at schools - Fiji Govt
Fiji's Government has denied that there is any directive preventing opposition MPs from speaking at school events.
Fiji diplomats worst for traffic offences in Australia
Fiji's government representatives in Australia have been singled out as the worst diplomats in terms of traffic infringements.
Fiji court rejects stay order for Soko rape trial
In Fiji, the lawyer for the nine men found guilty of raping Vilikesa Soko has been ordered to pay $FJ 1,000 to the prosecution.
Sport: Fiji boosted by experience for England clash
Fiji has named an experienced side to face England this weekend, with six changes in the starting lineup from the team that was beaten 40-7 by the Barbarians.
MSG secretariat pencils date for leaders summit
The Melanesian Spearhead Group secretariat has a new proposed date for a leaders summit to discuss West Papuan membership.
More kiwifruit delivered to school children in cyclone-hit Fiji
Another delivery of kiwifruit is being made to schools in Fiji where fruit has been in short supply in some areas following Cyclone Winston.
Fiji political leader barred from school event
The leader of Fiji's Sodelpa Party has had his invitation to speak at a school prize giving withdrawn by the Education Ministry.
Mitigation dropped in Fiji's Soko rape trial
The High Court in Lautoka in Fiji dropped yesterday's mitigation process for nine men convicted of raping Vilikesa Soko, who died of his injuries two years ago.
Fiji media authority urged to reveal FBC TV findings
The Fiji media authority is being urged to deliver its findings into complaints about controversial content aired on an FBC TV language programme last month.
Fiji opposition wants decree scrapped
Fiji's opposition SODELPA party has called for a government decree to be repealed because it places the country in a constant state of emergency.
Israel PM to visit Fiji in February
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he plans to visit Fiji next year as part of efforts to bolster Israel's standing in international forums such as the United Nations.
