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Assurance has been given that there will be an increase in the number police officers patrolling our streets and visiting communities today and the New Year's long weekend. Chief Operations Officer ACP Abdul Khan s
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says government is still assessing the damage caused by TC Yasa and they will see how this can be financially managed once full assessment is complete. Sayed-Khaiyum says a
The deadline for digital registration of existing companies, foreign companies and business name holders under the Companies Act 2015 has been extended to 31st March 2021. Attorney-General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says
Australian Defence Force Engineers supporting RFMF’s Blackrock project in Nadi have been deployed to assist with Fijian Government response efforts in the Northern Division following Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Captai
The Ministry of Local Government says ratepayers will only be invoiced for the first seven months from 1st January 2021 to 31st July 2021 because of the change in the financial year of the Municipal Councils. Minis
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is urging members of the public who post incidents of alleged human rights violations on social media platforms to also report these matters to relevant authorities.
The Fiji Performing Rights Association will be holding a TC Yasa Appeal Concert next Saturday at Sukuna Park. Around 20 bands and dancers with 100 local artists have confirmed their participation. Entry will b
A 38-year-old government vehicle driver has been arrested for breaching curfew regulations. He failed to stop at a checkpoint in Martintar last night and was later arrested at Hotel Capricorn in Nadi. Five cas
SODELPA MP Lynda Tabuya has responded to people claiming she used a photo opportunity at the Sai Prema Foundation last week as an opportunity for publicity saying this is not the first time she has been photographed wit
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum reveals the Ministry of Sugar will announce a relief package for those sugarcane farmers whose farms have sustained damages during TC Yasa. He says it is not only about giv
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today clarified that if someone is living in Vanua Levu and their homes have suffered damages but their names are not in the title, they should have the ability to withdraw f
People in Dreketi are still without power supply as there has been severe damage to the power infrastructure after Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Energy Fiji Limited has stated that their team is repairing the mainline fro
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says they have identified the whole of Bua Province and southern parts of Macuata and Cakaudrove as highly likely to have diseases like leptospirosis, typhoid and dengue fever
16 schools are still being used as evacuation centres in the Northern Division. Commissioner Northern, Uraia Rainima says their target is to handover these schools to the Ministry of Education by the 11th of next m
The National Disaster Controller David Kolitagane is requesting Fijians to minimise or refrain from unnecessary travel to rural communities and villages in Vanua Levu that have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa.
The National Disaster Management Office has certified 42 individuals and organizations raising funds and collecting items for Fijians affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. This was confirmed by the National Disaster C
A 28-year-old man who was involved in the horrific fatal head-on collision between two vehicles along the Kings Highway at Matacula Village in Tailevu last Sunday has passed away. Police say he was the driver of on
FNPF and the government have agreed to extend the COVID-19 withdrawals for FNPF members until March 2021. CEO Jaoji Koroi has acknowledged the government’s support as it continues to provide top-up for FNPF membe
The Australian Defence Force personnel on board Australia’s largest Navy Ship, HMAS Adelaide will commence work alongside the Republic of Fiji Military Forces from today to establish temporary school facilities on Gal
3,792 people have been arrested so far for breaching curfew since it was introduced in March while 1,701 people were arrested for breaking social gathering guidelines. According to Police, 44 people have been arres
