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Surveillance of community-based respiratory illness is expected to improve as the cabinet given approval for a Flu Tracking project to be conducted in the country. The cabinet says the Australian Department of For
Cabinet lifts freeze on PSV permit for licensed hire, licensed rental, licensed minibus and licensed carriers Cabinet has approved the uplifting of the freeze on PSV permits specifically for licensed hire licensed min
Cabinet has approved the suspension of Daylight Saving and appropriate legislative changes will be considered including the repeal of the Daylight Saving Act 1998. The cabinet says Fiji observes daylight saving unde
Next year’s public holidays have been confirmed by the cabinet. New Year’s Day public holiday is on Monday 1st January, Good Friday is on Friday 29th March, Easter Saturday is on Saturday 30th March, Easter
The total revenue for the 2022-2023 financial year stood at $2.7498 billion which is 22.6 percent of GDP while the total expenditure amounted to $3.5892 billion or 29.5 percent of GDP. Permanent Secretary Finance,
The Biden family's dog, Commander, has been moved out of the White House after a series of biting incidents. A spokeswoman for First Lady Jill Biden says it is still being decided what will happen to the two-year-
Fiji’s debt levels stood at $9.75 billion, equivalent to 80 percent of GDP at the end of July 2023, a major reduction from around 89 percent a year ago and based on current projections, debt ratio is expected to furth
Four people have been arrested in the past few days in separate incidences for allegedly possessing substances believed to be cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana as police beefs up their drug operations as we approac
As public consultations on the establishment of a medicinal cannabis industry in Fiji begins next week, Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica has stressed that it will be limited to exportation only and will not affect th
Minister for Health, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says as 'disease detectives', medical laboratory scientists have a crucial role to play in the fight against any pandemic or disease. While launching the Fiji Institute of
Ratu David-George Toganivalu's dedication, leadership, and contributions to Fiji have left an indelible mark. Leadership Fiji Board Chairperson, William Parkinson says the passing of their Leadership Fiji Alumni a
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has strongly condemned any act of violence inflicted by the law enforcement agencies on people during arrest or while in custody and has also welcomed the Minister for
Good news for consumers as retail prices for some essential food items have reduced since last month as a direct result of lowered fiscal duty rates, which have been reduced from 32 percent to 15 percent. The Fijia
The Fiji National University (FNU) is thrilled to announce an initiative aimed at streamlining the enrolment process for prospective students. At the upcoming FNU Open Day, which will be held from October 5th, 2023
Thousands of students will have the opportunity to attend the Fiji National University open day across the 4 campuses today and plan for their further studies. The FNU 2023 Open Day at the Nasinu Campus in Suva is
Fiji has lost 10 percent of its labour force in the last 18 months, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad. He says they are trying to make sure that they provide enough
The transformation of primary health care has a very strong and legitimate delivery of prosperity, growth, physical sustainability and better economic growth. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister Professor
12 new job opportunities will be created for people as the locally owned, Grills Restaurant and Bar will be opening it's branch as Grills Junior at the Damodar city in Labasa. While signing the lease agreement for
Members of the public were treated to a preview of things to come for the Fiji Day celebrations at the Albert Park today. This as members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces were rehearsing for the Trooping of
Teachers have made a difference by transforming the lives of many students through the gift of knowledge. This was highlighted by Fiji Teachers Registration Authority Chief Executive Officer Sangeeta Singh in a sta
