Fiji
Preparations for ILO Fiji mission hits hitch
An International Labour Organisation mission is to visit Fiji this month. Audio
Preparations for ILO Fiji mission hits hitch
An International Labour Organisation mission will visit Fiji this month as concerns over a lack of workers' rights remain. Audio
Russian soldiers expected in Fiji for weapons training
Fiji's acting military commander says Russian military personnel are expected in the country next month to train Fijian soldiers.
Fiji government hopeful of ILO resolution
Fiji's Employment and Industrial Relations Minister remains optimistic an International Labour Organisation Commission of Inquiry can be avoided despite union dissatsifaction over talks.
Fiji peacekeepers to use Russian arms
The Fiji military says equipment which arrived from Russia yesterday will be used to better equip the country's peacekeepers abroad.
Fiji military silent about Russian cargo
The Fiji military is refusing to clarify what was inside a large shipment it received from Russia yesterday.
Fiji PM's anti-gay stance may hurt tourism
The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association says the Fiji prime minister's comments against same sex marriage may impact on Fiji's tourism industry.
Fiji PM eyes free education as legacy
Fiji's prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, says he wants the free education programme to be his legacy once he leaves office.
Fiji gets Russian military equipment
The Fiji opposition says unauthorised military equipment from Russia has been sent to Suva harbour and will be transported directly to the local barracks.
Sport: Fiji sevens star Rawaca signs for Saracens
Fiji sevens star Savenaca Rawaca has signed a multi-year deal with English rugby club Saracens.
Sport: Cricket Fiji happy with security for U19 World Cup
Fiji coach Shane Jurgensen says he's comfortable with the security arrangements that have been put in place for the Under 19 Cricket World Cup, which gets underway in Bangladesh this month.
Fiji Minister says he's still involved in ILO talks
Fiji's Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations says he will remain in the loop regarding negotiations with unions for the upcoming International Labour Organisation mission.
Skepticism over Kiribati purchase of Fiji land
Academic researchers are investigating the practicality of Kiribati purchasing land in Fiji as a climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy.
Sport: Fiji U-23 footballers depart for Spain tour
The Fiji Under 23 football team depart for a six-match tour of Spain today as the team steps up preparations for this year's Olympic Games.
Korea, Fiji ties strengthened
South Korea has established a development agency in the Fiji capital Suva.
Fiji unveils new projects in Vanua Levu
The Fiji government has unveiled new projects in Fiji's north including a highway, drinking water project, new schools and classroom blocks.
Fiji PM said to have breached law over anti-gay marriage
A lawyer in Fiji who has been advocating against human rights abuses says the Prime Minister has breached the constitution and the law over his anti-gay marriage remarks.
Fiji's Lau group sent food rations post-cyclone
Disaster authorities in Fiji are shipping more than US$92,000 worth of food to cyclone affected communites in the southern Lau group.
Fiji media told not to promote discord
Fiji's Media Industry Development Authority says media organisations should not publish or broadcast material in a form likely to promote discord.
Fiji and PNG to improve trade links
The Trade and Industry Ministers of Fiji and Papua New Guinea have pledged to work together to improve investments between the two countries.