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The total income from the tourism industry now stands at $1.32 billion and Fiji’s aim is to make tourism a $2 billion industry within the next 5 years. While speaking at the Industry Day for Tourism Fiji at t
Great news for the tourism industry and Fiji as a number of multi-million dollar hotel projects are now in the pipeline. Tourism Minister, Faiyaz Koya confirmed that some of the projects include the Yatule Beach Re
President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce Satish Kumar has assured the Prime Minister that they will work together with his government for the development of Labasa. While congratulating Bainimarama on FijiFirst&
SODELPA parliamentarian Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu said Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama’s comments about giving priority to developments in the areas where FijiFirst supporters are staying, allegedly violates the c
“I am the Prime Minister for all Fijians” This statement was made by Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking to supporters at the FijiFirst Interfaith Thanks-giving service in Labasa yesterday
The Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services, Veena Bhatnagar has confirmed that more health centre pharmacies will be extending their opening hours in the coming months. She said that their focus in the
Government will continue to strengthen its reforms in the Northern Division. That’s the assurance from the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama during a meeting with senior government officials at the Naulumatua
The Chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum and the President of the Republic of Palau Tommy Remengesau has issued a statement confirming that Fiji’s suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum has been lifted. I
The 75th Anniversary of the Order of Saint John in Fiji was officially launched today by the President and Patriot of the Order of Saint John in Fiji Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. Speaking at the opening ceremony at Alber
A new maternity unit will be constructed in 8 miles, Nasinu to cater for pregnant women living in Makoi, Narere, Tovata and the greater Nasinu area. This has been confirmed by Ministry of Health Spokesperson, Sunil
About 100 residents of Lami gathered in a Public Hearing to verbally object on the proposed re-zoning of a residential site in Waibola, Wailekutu, to commercial heavy industrial and car park. The development is the
Hindu families are now looking forward to hosting family and friends from different ethnic backgrounds as they celebrate Diwali tonight. Fijivillage spoke to a few families in Vatuwaqa this morning that were doing
The Auditor General’s Office has made some strong suggestions in its 2013 report to the Education Ministry in relation to a number of matters picked up during the audit. The report states that the Ministry&rs
A man is in police custody after he allegedly murdered his defacto partner in Lautoka yesterday. Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms that the matter was initially lodged as a serious assault case however it i
The Auditor General Tevita Bolanavanua has confirmed that his office has sighted the details of the cabinet ministers’ salaries in 2013, however, they could not sight the contract details of the ministers. It
Daylight saving in the country will commence from the 2nd of November for eleven weeks. The Daylight Saving Order which was issued and gazetted by the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations,
Opposition spokesperson, Mick Beddoes said Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa is the Shadow or Alternative Prime Minister, not Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu. Beddoes said Ratu Naiqama is only the Shadow Minister to go ag
“The objective of scaling is not to pass failing students.” These are the words of Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts, Dr. Mahendra Reddy who has announced that a review will be carried out on th
The opposition office has announced that the Shadow Minister to go against Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar and i-Taukei Affairs, Voreqe Bainimarama is Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu. Traditionally this role is held
“In Fiji, Diwali has become a part of our national life, not only for Hindus, but for all Fijians as we look forward each year to the Festival of Lights.” Those were the words of Prime Minister, Voreqe
