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The newly-appointed Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu met with the Secretary-General to Parliament Jeanette Emberson and senior staff this morning. In his welcoming address, Ratu Naiqama thanked the st
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, about sourcing the funds to settle Fiji’s overdue payment to the University of the South Paci
The Government will review the concerns about certain media outlets receiving substantial amounts of public money, apparently in return for favourable, slanted coverage, of the last government in the first 100 days in o
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Ministers and cabinet will have further pay cuts. While speaking during his first address to the nation, Rabuka says he confirms that in addition to the current 20
Girmit Day and Ratu Sukuna Day will be official public holidays in 2023. While speaking during his inaugural address to the nation, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says some months ago, he pledged to legislate for a
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has congratulated the new Government and looks forward to working together with the various Ministers to ensure that fair trade, consumer rights protection, and the issuanc
The new Minister and Assistant Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ifereimi Vasu and Ratu Isikeli Tuiwailevu were officially welcomed by staff of the Ministry today. While speaking to the staff, Vasu reminded them that o
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on all civil servants to help him as they have helped the last elected government for the last eight years. He says civil servants have committed themselves to work for the
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says there are no military personnel to perform bodyguard duties or close protection for all Ministers. He says as of yesterday all soldiers employed as Personal Protection
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua says he has invited Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho to resign as they have an issue with his affiliation with the Bainimarama Governmen
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka was welcomed by his staff. Gavoka was joined by the Permanent Secretary for Tourism, Director Tourism and the Heads of Human Resources a
A cabinet meeting is underway at the Prime Minister's Office. This is the Prime Minister's, Ministers' and Assistant Ministers' first cabinet meeting following their swearing in on Saturday. Among other things
An 11-year-old girl from Ra has drowned. Police say she was swimming with her friends in the Nabuliwaliwa River at Naiserelagi, Ra on Tuesday afternoon when she did not surface. A search was conducted by Polic
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will be addressing the nation at 7pm tonight. You can watch the live coverage of the address on our website and Facebook Page, fijivillage.
The new Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo has emphasized that the officers are to work freely, without fear, and continue to be productive. He has highlighted this while being welcomed to
The new Attorney General Siromi Turaga was welcomed by staff of the Attorney General's Office today. The former Nadi Magistrate met and spoke with the staff. He was also hosted to an afternoon tea by the staff
Pacific Island leaders have joined global leaders in congratulating Fiji’s new Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka. In a congratulatory letter, the Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiamè Nao
The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation will be working closely with the NGO’s and development partners in building a better Fiji. This was highlighted by the newly elected Assistant Minister for
The Consumer Council of Fiji has assured consumers that the shortage of onions and its sudden hike in price is a temporary issue. The Council says upon liaising with several traders and wholesalers, they have been
Police are expecting to question a few people in relation to the death of a 22-year-old man in Nasele Village, Waidina, Naitasiri yesterday. The post mortem is expected to be conducted this afternoon. Police h
