Fiji
Fiji elections office welcomes observer report
Fiji's Elections Office says it will carefully review the final report of the Multinational Observer Group and its recommendations on the 2014 polls as it starts preparations for the 2018 national…
Call for restrictions on Fiji NGOs to go before next election
The international group which observed Fiji's election last year has called a for a law restricting civil society groups to be revised.
MSG summit in May to discuss West Papua bid
The chairman of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, Victor Tutugoro, says a special summit is planned for May 21st to examine the membership bid of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua.
Fiji govt attack on newspaper 'overreaction' - PFF
The Pacific Freedom Forum says the Fiji government's attack on the Fiji Times shows there is a long way to go before the media's role in society is appreciated.
Bainimarama accuses Key of 'dangling funds' over Forum
The Prime Minister of Fiji says it is not right to dangle funding as an inducement to keep New Zealand and Australia as members of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Fiji Times defends its reporting
The Fiji Times has defended its reporting of comments by the parliamentary opposition, saying freedom of the press is enshrined in the constitution.
Fiji Corrections boss in FICAC spotlight
The Fiji Corrections Service says the country's anti-corruption watchdog is investigating its chief, Lieutenant Colonel Ifereimi Vasu.
Education controversy in Fiji
A new education policy in Fiji will see more boarding places at urban schools offered to students from remote and rural areas. Audio
Sport: Pacific rugby nations urged to work together
The International Rugby Players Association says Pacific countries need to work together in an effort to try and combat the continued threat from cashed up foreign clubs.
Fiji foreign policy underlines equality - Kubuabola
Fiji's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ratu Inoke Kubuabola says his country's international relations remain guided by the principles of equality among all states.
Reddy joins attack on Fiji Times
Fiji's education minister Mahendra Reddy has joined an attack on the Fiji Times newspaper over its reporting of comments made by the opposition.
Law changes among observers' tips for future Fiji elections
The international group which observed Fiji's general election last year has recommended Fiji revise some of its laws including a controversial decree which restricts public gatherings. Audio
Fiji election observers call for decree review
The international group which observed Fiji's general election last year has recommended Fiji revise some of its laws including a controversial decree restricting public gatherings.
Fiji's opposition in 'wonder' over MP resignation
Fiji's opposition says it's concerned about the sudden resignation of the former health minister.
Fiji PM hits back at opposition over race comments
Fiji's Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama, has condemned comments by the opposition leader regarding a new education policy.
Fiji's Education Minister 'should have consulted'
Fiji's Minister of Education says proposed rule changes to popular Suva schools are due to some parents of rural students missing out on enrolling their children.
Sport: Pacific Oceania finish 13th at Junior Fed Cup qualifiers
Pacific Oceania finished a credible 13th at the final Asia / Oceania Junior Fed Cup tennis qualifiers in Australia.
Former Fiji First MP voted against government
The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation says the MP who resigned last week had voted against the government in the last sitting of parliament.
Sport: Hosts closing in on O-League semis
The Oceania Champions League resumes in Fiji on Tuesday with hosts Ba a chance to seal an early berth in the semi finals.
Sport: Fijiana at full strength for Canada Sevens
The Fiji women's sevens team are back to full strength for this weekend's World Series tournament in Canada.
