Fiji
Fiji hotels happy about future casino plans
The president of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, Dixon Seeto, says they are disappointed the first attempt at a casino in Fiji has fallen over. Audio
Investor says Fiji government will learn from casino setback
An Investment Fiji board member says the government will be better prepared when it searches for a new developer to build the country's first casino. Audio
Sport: Fiji U20s remain winless
The Fiji Under 20 football team remain winless in Asia, following a 3-0 defeat to their Myanmar counterparts.
Fiji eyes direct flights to China
Fiji's prime minister. Frank Bainimarama, says the national airline, Fiji Airways, is negotiating for direct flights to China and Singapore.
SODELPA welcomes upheld complaint against Fiji Sun
Fiji's opposition party has welcomed a finding by the Fiji Media Industry Development Authority against the Fiji Sun newspaper.
Solomons USP campus still waiting on academic theme
The construction of the University of the South Pacific's campus in Solomon Islands is waiting on a decision on an anchor programme for the facility.
Fiji casino project bites the dust
The business community in Fiji is disappointed the country's first casino project has fallen over but is confident the Government will get it right the second time around. Audio
Fiji RSE workers leave for NZ
The first group of Fijians selected to represent Fiji under the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer Work Scheme leave for New Zealand today.
Fiji MP to appeal legal suspension and fine
A Lawyer and Opposition MP in Fiji says that he will appeal suspension and fine meted out for professional misconduct.
Pacific youth speak out against corruption
40 Pacific youth representatives from 15 countries in the region are travelling to Suva this weekend for the inaugural Pacific Youth Forum Against Corruption.
Sport: Vijay Singh tied for lead
Former major winners Vijay Singh and Retief Goosen struck a blow for the old guard on the PGA Tour as the veteran golfers surged into a tie for the early lead in the Northern Trust Open.
Sport: Fiji U20s manage credible draw in Myanmar
Fiji has held the Myanmar Under 22 footballers to a goalless draw in the second match of their Asian tour on Thursday.
EU gives millions to Fiji sugar industry
The European Union has allocated around $23 million USD towards Fiji's agriculture and sugar industry.
Child labourers in Fiji sent to school
The Fiji Government reports that in the past three years 179 children have successfully been withdrawn from child labour.
Fiji opposition defends Speight query
Fiji's opposition leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa, has accused the prime minister of twisting the truth over her question in parliament about the fate of coup maker George Speight.
Sport: Pacific Oceania to enter Junior Fed and Davis Cup teams
Pacific Oceania continue to expand their international programme with confirmation the region will enter teams in the Junior Davis and Fed Cup tennis tournaments in Malaysia next month.
Fiji PM thanks UAE for PIDF support
Fiji's Prime Minister has thanked the visiting United Arab Emirates' Foreign Affairs Minister for his country's support for the Pacific Islands Development Forum.
Sport: Fiji Pearls welcome busy calendar
The Fiji netball coach Kate Carpenter says it's a welcome change to have a stacked calendar in front of them as they step up preparations for the World Cup in August.
Fiji PM challenges Kepa over Speight query
Fiji's prime minister has launched an attack on the leader of the opposition, Ro Teimumu Kepa, for asking about the fate of the jailed coup maker George Speight.
Scrutiny of Fiji accounts going well
The chair of Fiji's Public Accounts Committee says its members are cooperating well as they scrutinise seven years' worth of government accounts. Audio