59 articles tagged "australia"
A man has been charged in Australia for allegedly importing 70 kilograms of kava into Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory. It is believed the kava originated from Fiji. The NT Police say the Dog Operations Unit Drug
Two men Cyprian Buadomo and Aisea Vatuwaqa who have been charged by NSW Police after a drug raid in Sydney, have been denied bail, and will reappear in the Local Court Crime at Sydney Downing Centre on the 15th of Janua
Australia’s Attorney-General, Michelle Anne Rowland, who has Fijian heritage, has conveyed her heartfelt congratulations to the people of Fiji and to all Fijian Australians as the nation marks its 55th Independence Da
Fiji and Australia have deepened their partnership by launching a new $7 million phase of the Disaster Resilience Program, which focuses on enhancing disaster preparedness and ensuring faster, more inclusive, and effect
4,500 Fijian students are studying in Australia and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says this reflects the importance of Australia’s role in Pacific education and regional integration. Professor Pras
$5.7 million has been pledged by the Australian Government today towards Fiji’s HIV Response Plan. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated this while launching the Clinical Services Plan at the Colonial Wa
Australia has vowed to continue to invest in locally led solutions in Fiji to security challenges such as health and community safety, cybercrime, corruption, and maritime security. This was shared by Australia For
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong and Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Matt Thistlethwaite have arrived in the country for a one day official visit. They are travelling to
Michelle Rowland who has Fijian heritage, is the new Attorney General of Australia. Rowland is a member of the Australian Labour Party and has represented the Division of Greenway in the House of Representatives si
Great news for students of Suva Primary School as the Government of Australia will be funding the upgrading and refurbishment of the school. The announcement was made today by the High Commissioner of Australia to
Good news as Australia has announced another social infrastructure program of $47 million to carry out work to design and build infrastructure that is cyclone-resistant, disability-inclusive, and constructed using local
Services at the CWM Hospital are expected to improve as the Government of Australia has committed another $14.5 million for infrastructure upgrades for the hospital. The announcement was made today by the Australia
The Australian Government has updated it’s travel advisory for Fiji as they have stated for Australians travelling to Fiji to be alert to the potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consum
The Australian Government confirms they are in contact with the Fiji Government on the allegations of exploitation, racism and bullying of Fijian workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme, but for reaso
The Fiji government through the Employment Ministry will be visiting our Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) workers in October to meet with their Australian counterparts, employers and Fijian workers under the s
Following the death of a Fijian woman who was under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Visa 403, serious allegations are being raised in relation to Fijians working under the scheme which has been labelled as
Six vocational schools in the Central Division are set to benefit from a $100,000 donation of tools from the Australian Government which was facilitated through the Vuvale Partnership. The Ministry of Education say
Fiji will now be able to use Australia’s C27J aircraft for humanitarian assistance, air transport, and aerial surveillance missions after the Fijian Government signed the Defense Pacific Air Program Memorandum of Unde
The 14 Bushmasters Protected Mobility Vehicles handed over to the Fiji Military Force by the Australian Government will help to ensure the safety of our peacekeepers and enable them to continue their valuable contributi
Fiji’s commitment to improve education infrastructure has received a boost as Australia will be providing $33 million for the Fiji Social Infrastructure Program. While speaking at the launch of the program at the
