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Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says any new job evaluation exercise for the Fiji Corrections Service will be done after the completion of legislation reviews which are underway for the disciplined forces.
WOWS Kids Fiji will intensify their awareness campaign on childhood cancer in Fiji as they have been recognised as a member of the childhood cancer global community through their association with Childhood Cancer Intern
It was a historic day for the Republic of Fiji Navy with the commissioning of their second female naval officer. Mereseini Sokoilagi is the first female naval officer to have completed all formal military and midsh
A lucky man was surprised by the FM96 Cupid and his wife and daughter this morning at his workplace after winning the FM96 Call Me Cupid Competition sponsored by Moccona Coffee. FM96 personality, Tifa was dressed i
Heads of schools can make a decision to stop students from running and playing during recess and lunch time if the safety and welfare of the students is at risk. Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has clarified thi
Minister for Heath, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says they are providing subsidised dialysis treatment in Labasa and will soon provide it in the West and Suva although National Federation Party MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua s
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they will continue to fill the role of Provincial Council Chairpersons with candidates who will act in the interest of the Itaukei people. While responding to SODELPA MP Anare Jal
It has been 300 days since the last case of COVID-19 was detected outside border quarantine on April 18th 2020. The Health Ministry says there are currently no active cases. Fiji has had 56 cases in total, wit
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says USP Vice Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia’s contract was terminated after his work permit was cancelled while SODELPA MP Ro Filipe Tuisawau claims that Ahluwalia was deported beca
The Ministry of Education does not have a blanket rule to restrict children's movement in schools but schools may decide safety measures for the children. Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has clarified this after
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says he can do his job better than anyone. Ratu Epeli made this clear to everyone as he adjourned the parliament session. /+AUDIO-4522974796025cb3dbc8053135d19c.mp
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says more Fijian will be forced to leave their homes to escape stronger storms, rising seas, and swelling rivers brought by climate change every year. While speaking at the opening
564 Fijians are currently employed in the meat industry, hospital and accommodation and age care sectors on 3 year contracts in Australia through the Pacific Labour Scheme while 88 workers are expected to depart next mo
The Health Ministry says the supply of paracetamol (Panadol) is currently available in the Ministry’s pharmacies and health facilities around the country, contrary to statements made in parliament this week. The
Viliame Vodonaivalu has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of FNPF while Pravinesh Singh has been confirmed as Chief Operating Officer. Pravinesh Singh. Vodonaivalu holds a Master of Ap
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar is calling for a coordinated effort to bring those children back to school who are selling pastries and other food items on the streets. We have witnessed primary school aged chil
The Mineral Resources Department says they did not activate the tsunami sirens this morning because they saw the threat was very low for Fiji. The Department says their team monitored the system when they received
SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula says they have had enough and there are two ways of removing the government while Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has questioned why the Opposition is silent on the issue of military int
Alphonsus House is currently leading the points tally in the Marist Brothers High School inter-house competition with 718 points. Claudius House is in second place with 640 points while Augustine and Lambert House
A specialised Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court and an Anti-Corruption Division of the Magistrates Court will now be established which will be presided over by Judges and Magistrates who will deal specifically
