Fiji

Fiji has extended the consultation period for the country's new flag until the end of year.

The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre says the message that village bylaws should not violate women's human rights is falling on deaf ears in some villages.

The Fiji Times has defended its poll on the flag change after the government questioned its credibility.

Fiji may have suffered a narrow loss against Wellington Phoenix at the weekend but their players have already been tipped for higher honours.

The President of the Fiji Football Association, Rajesh Patel, says the national team proved their doubters wrong with a competitive showing against Wellington Phoenix at the weekend.

The private broadcaster Fiji TV has been granted a twelve-year licence.

The Cook Islands Finance Minister says because of climate change, key infrastructure needs to be built with the expectation it will be hit more often and more severely by natural disasters.

The suspended MP Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has been elected as the new president of Fiji's opposition Sodelpa Party.

Fiji striker Roy Krishna says matches against the Wellington Phoenix are a big opportunity for local football players to press their case for a trial with the A-League club.

The Indonesian government says it hopes to make a positive contribution to economic and developmental challenges in Melanesia.

Team Fiji is facing a shortfall of close to 100 thousand dollars just over a week out from the start of the Pacific Games in Port Moresby.

The International Labour Organisation's outgoing representative in Fiji, says the ILO will maintain a presence in the country, despite what appears to be a sudden departure.

Fiji is developing guidelines on how to relocate its villages affected by climate change.

Fiji football star Roy Krisha says he's looking forward to running out for the national team this weekend and playing on home soil for the first time in two years.

The International Labour Organisation's representative in Fiji, David Lamotte, has confirmed he is being transferred out of Fiji.

The Fiji Cane Growers Association says the future of the sugar industry is in trouble if it is unable to attract young people back to cane farming.

The Fiji Cane Growers Association says in order to attract younger farmers, the government needs to step in and change the structure of the cane farming industry.

Fiji Airways has appointed the current head of Air Mauritius as its new CEO and Managing Director.

Wellington Phoenix have announced a 30-man squad that will travel to Fiji this week for a pre-season tour.