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Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya confirms they have assisted about 6,000 micro, small and medium enterprises to either continue their business or to start a business, valued at $32.5 mill
Minister for Fisheries, Semi Koroilavesau and Permanent Secretary for Environment, Joshua Wycliffe say an investigation has begun into the matter where several bundles of dead fish were found at the Nasese seashore yest
A woman in her late 20s has been charged for allegedly stealing more than $450,000 over a 7-year period. Police say the woman while being employed as the head cashier of a major supermarket chain allegedly did not
New Zealand’s Minister for Defence, Peeni Henare will arrive in Fiji tomorrow for a bilateral visit and meet with Fijian Minister for Defence, Inia Seruiratu to reaffirm their commitment to regional security in the Pa
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they will have consistency in policies and that consistency will continue if they are in Government. Sayed-Khaiyum highlighted this during the Fiji Chamber of Commerce
A Navua resident has agreed with the Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum that they will need all the amenities before Navua can be declared a town and adds water supply is an everyday issue in the area after the At
“One day I hope to see the Fiji flag on the podium.†This is the dream of 9-year-old, Jack Oakley who is the first Fijian motorcycle racer set to hit the tracks of Europe. Oakley is the grandson of the la
ANZ Bank Fiji Country Head Rabih Yazbek says they have built suitable tools for businesses to step away from collecting cash and have successfully lobbied to move away from cheques. While speaking at the Fiji Cham
Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has tweeted that hundreds of hectares of land awaiting survey are stuck in bottlenecks. He says they have met surveyors, iTaukei Land Trust Board and
The People's Alliance Party has elected Soko Veilawa as the National Youth Council President while Sajal Narayan is the Vice President. Kava Masilagi Fuata is the Secretary while David Prasad is the treasurer.
Dentists are at various locations in the Central and Northern Divisions today to carry out free dental checks as COVID-19 restrictions and financial constraints made it difficult for people to visit the dentists.
16-year-old, Lusiana Vuto of Tavarau in Ba has been reported missing at the Ba Police Station. Police say Vuto had informed her family on the 11th of March that she was going to the Ba Mission Hospital as she was
Residents of Navunivesi and Malabi settlements in Tailevu who have not been receiving regular supply of clean drinking water for years can now look forward to sufficient clean water supply. This comes after the Am
A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck 683km south east of Ono-i-Lau and 524km south of Nukualofa, Tonga today however, it does not pose any immediate tsunami threat to Fiji. The tremor was felt at 9.24am.
Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya says 1,000 businesses and 5,300 products have been registered under the Fiji Made Brand. Koya highlighted this while officiating at the launch of the
A new Police boat has been deployed to serve 13 villages, resorts and hotels in the Yasawa Group. Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho has told the officers serving at the Nacula Community Post to
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the current surge in influenza cases has added further strain to their outpatient care capacity as they continue to see a high number of leptospirosis, typhoid,
Minister for Agriculture, Doctor Mahendra Reddy says the agriculture sector is skill-neutral and does not require a diploma or a degree for interested individuals to take up farming at any level. He highlighted th
The Fiji Barbarians 7’s team has finished the Fun Flavour Mini 7s tournament undefeated after beating New Zealand 17-10 in their last game this afternoon. They had earlier outclassed Fiji Warriors 26-12 in round
The Fijiana 7’s team edged Olympic gold medalists, New Zealand women's team 12-10 in the final round and dominated the women’s competition of the Fun Flavour Mini 7s tournament in Lautoka. The Fijiana 7s team had
