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Cabinet has approved the review of all the laws and regulations relating to immigration and citizenship. This includes the review of the Immigration Act 2003, Immigration Regulations 2007, Immigration Directions 19
The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways will conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of the Agricultural Research and Development Institute of Fiji (ARDIF). Cabinet says the development of a productive
The Fiji National Provident Fund is encouraging all their members to update their Memorandum of Administration and Nominations. While speaking during the FNPF Annual Member Forum at the Nausori Village Community Ha
3 more people have been charged by the Fiji Police M-PAiSA Task Force for allegedly obtaining money from the M-PAiSA platform through deception. The Task Force says in the first case, a 29-year-old woman has been c
A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Levuka, and southern and eastern parts of Viti Levu, while a Flash Flood Alert is now in force for the rest of western Vi
The Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics is currently formulating a new National Development Plan for Fiji that will cover a 3-year, 5-year and 20-year plan. The Ministry say
People are resorting to substance abuse like drugs, seeking happiness which are all illusions that deprive what our soul needs and that is the love of God. Those are the words of the Head of the Catholic Church in
In streamlining the election management process and ensuring transparency and fairness in electoral procedures, the Fijian Elections Office has launched the School Election Toolkit Pilot programme at the Rishikul Sanata
A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Levuka, and southern and eastern parts of Viti Levu, while a Flash Flood Alert is now in force for the rest of western Vi
An improvement notice has been given to Carpenters Fiji Limited, the parent company for MHCC after water was pouring out of the ceiling over the weekend. Videos of the incident widely circulated on facebook shows w
The Taiwanese fishing vessel, FV Huang De that had run aground close to Makuluva Island did not damage any reef as the vessel was stuck in a sand bank. This comes as a man who lives in Nukui Village on the Rewa coa
The Strategic Plan is not just a document but a declaration of war against the insidious cancer of corruption that threatens to erode the foundations of society. This was highlighted by the FICAC Acting Deputy Com
An 84-year-old woman has passed away after she was allegedly hit by a vehicle driven by a 43-year old man along Kanace Road in Valelevu. The accident occurred on Tuesday. Police says the elderly woman who was
The Fiji National University’s Ba campus conducted its orientation this week and is geared up to offer a diverse selection of technical and vocational, education, and training programmes for the first Semester and Qua
Bullying has been recently recognised and addressed as a form of harassment by the International Labour Organization Convention. This was highlighted by the former Australian Supreme Court Judge, Dr. Robyn Layton,
The Consumer Council of Fiji is concerned about complaints registered at the Council about the sale of below-standard second hand vehicles and the car dealership’s reluctance to offer appropriate remedies to affected
Stepping up to help Fijian students enhance their education, the Melbourne Storm team have given their support by promising to give Fijian students books in the lead-up to their groundbreaking trial match at Churchill P
Following serious concerns raised by residents and drivers in the greater Suva area regarding blocked drains causing flooding and surface flooding on roads, a Working Committee has been set up between the Suva City Coun
A 35-year-old man has been charged by the Fiji Police MPaisa Task Force for allegedly obtaining money meant for the Back to School Education Assistance. He is charged with one count of obtaining financial advantage
The government with the other stakeholders and partners will accelerate access to boost digital connectivity in Fiji through a subsea cable. While officiating at the Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable discussion, Deput
