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The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji and Chairman of the RBF Board, Ariff Ali says the recent measures announced in the revised 2021-2022 National Budget are expected to cushion some of the inflationary pressures an
Australia has donated $258,000 to the Electoral Commission to support the conduct of an independent audit of the National Register of Voters. The audit was a recommendation of the Multinational Observer Group and
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor and Chairman of the RBF Board, Ariff Ali says the domestic economy is on its path to recovery after two years of contractions led largely by the tourism industry. Ali says the rece
The Senior Finance Officer for Parliament in SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula's trial has told the Suva High Court that Nawaikula has claimed bus and taxi fair for travelling from Buca Bay to Nabouwalu Jetty on the same day.
You should store water now for at least two to three days if you live in Suva, Nasese and Laucala Bay as the Water Authority of Fiji says the Flagstaff Reservoir did not recover well to healthy operational levels last n
People’s Alliance Party and the NFP confirm a pre-election working arrangement The People’s Alliance Party and the National Federation Party have a pre-election working arrangement and a post-election plan whic
Around 16,000 Fijians in Vanua Levu are expected to directly benefit from the Ministry of Environment’s Jobs for Nature Rehabilitation program which assists communities revitalize, restore and rebuild through nature-b
The Fiji National University's state of the art $9 million Sports and Wellness Centre was officially opened by Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today. The facility has rooms that can be used for conferences, a
More than 200 Fijians from 40 households at Sese in Cuvu, Nadroga now have access to clean and safe drinking water. This follows the commissioning of the Sese Water Project by the Minister for Rural and Maritime D
The 7-day typhoid lock-down operation in Togovere Village in Ra has been completed where the main water supply and the water supply system to the individual houses were improved and each household in the village has bee
The Academy says Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused. The body also says it has initiated "disciplinary proceedings" against Smith. Smith slapped Rock after
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they hope to continue with the scholarships for MBBS in the next financial year. While responding to a Year 12 student of Baulevu High School during a talanoa session after
Former Opposition Office staff member and prosecution witness in the trial of SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula read out a letter in court yesterday which was written by a Director of Anderson Fong Building where Nawaikula oper
The official music video of the hit song Malevani which is part of the popular VT1S debut album has been released. The music video was filmed and edited by Communications Fiji Limited’s Magic Factory. Maleva
Thousands of people across Labasa are facing low pressure to no water as the Water Authority of Fiji says due to the heavy downpour and flooding they had to close the main valve at the Nabouwalu Intake as a safety measu
Thousands of people across parts of Suva and Nasinu have been told by the Water Authority of Fiji to store water for at least two to three days as the Nasinu and Flagstaff Reservoirs have not recovered to its healthy op
New Zealand's Minister for Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta met with four leaders of Fiji's Opposition political parties today. She met with SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka, NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad, People's A
Former Opposition Office staff and prosecution witness in the trial of SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula charged for allegedly obtaining more than $20,000 through deception has told the Suva High Court that Nawaikula and some o
New Zealand has committed NZ$3 million over a three year period towards the upgrading of six informal settlements in the greater Suva area which will benefit 365 households and 2,010 people. The Revitalising Inform
The Fijian Elections Office is holding a Stakeholders Forum on Enhancing Voter Participation for the 2022 General Elections today. Participants include political party representatives, civil society, Australia and
