All schools closed again today
All schools throughout Fiji will remain closed today according to the Ministry of Education. This decision has been made in consultation with NDMO and Fiji Meteorological Services. Minister for Education, Aser
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My main objective is to introduce a budget that would return the economy to pre-pandemic levels by 2024 – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says his main objective is to introduce a budget that would return the economy to pre-pandemic levels by 2024. He made this comment while recei
Tikoduadua raises concerns about the condition of the Lautoka Police Station
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says he is concerned about the conditions in which the officers at the Lautoka Station do their work and to say the condition is deplorable is an understatement. While spea
Hard work allows Fiji Rice Limited to reach its projected five year goal - Ratu Williame
President Ratu Williame Katonivere says Fiji Rice Limited has reached its projected five-year goal to contribute 60 percent to Fiji’s rice market in place of the current 20 percent it serves despite being an off-seaso
President’s Award is designed to motivate better competition in copra industry – Ratu Wiliame
The President Ratu Williame Katonivere says President’s Award is designed and implemented to motivate and enable bigger, better and competitive production of copra and coconut products. Ratu Williame who is also
International Youth Football Academy receives $24,059.45 grant from govt to purchase equipment
The International Youth Football Academy in Nadi has been given a boost through a government grant of $24,059.45 under the government’s Young Entrepreneurship Scheme. While handing over the grant and opening the
Building partnerships is crucial for sound employment relations - Singh
Building partnerships is crucial for sound employment relations between business communities, workers and government as policymakers. This was highlighted by the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial
Ministry of Local Government plans to have a municipal election soon
After a lapse of 2 decades, the Ministry of Local Government is working on their logistics and plans for the municipal elections. Minister for Housing and Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa says there will be changes
Tarakinikini was already ‘on the ground’ to immediately step in – Rabuka
(Retired) Lt Colonel Filipo Tarakinikini’s appointment as Fiji’s Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York is temporary. Speaking from Panama, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Lt-Colo
Fiji delegation for UN Commission on the Status of Women Session to also include CSO and youth rep
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Lynda Tabuya will be leading a high level delegation representing Fiji at the 67th Session for the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarter
Tarakinikini’s acting appointment is temporary - Kamikamica
I would like to respectfully note former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry’s concerns about Colonel(retired) Filipo Tarakinikini’s acting appointment as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations but please
It is not a witch-hunt – Acting PM
I would like to urge all in Fiji to allow due process to be carried out, respect everyone’s right to confidentiality and to ensure the inquiry is carried out properly, ensuring that all parties are heard. Acting
Chaudhry questions Tarakinikini’s appointment
The Fiji Labour Party has condemned the appointment of former RFMF officer Colonel Filipo Tarakinikini as Fiji’s Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Labour Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry is urging P
Fiji and Japan are in the new era of cooperation - Daurewa
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Acting Chief of Protocol, Paulo Daurewa says Fiji and Japan are in the new era of cooperation. Daurewa highlighted this at the 63rd birthday celebration of the Emperor of Japan. He
AG reminds Sila Central student leaders not to take advantage of students or bully them
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has reminded student leaders of Sila Central High School of the importance of assisting students when the need arises and that the powers of the leader’s badge must not be used to take a
Tourism Fiji launches new brand
Tourism Fiji has launched a revitalised version of its well-known "happiness" brand platform, which has received an incredible response globally. The recently launched brand platform, 'Where happiness comes natura
Tikoduadua shocked that Sanjay Kaba was the local Project Manager for Nakasi Police Station
Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua was shocked when it was revealed to him HLKJacobs Limited and Sanjay Kaba was the Project Manager for the newly built Nakasi Police Station however Kaba is asking why is the Mini
We must make sure that every dollar that people pay in tax, is spent wisely by the govt – Prof. Prasad
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says it's his specific objective that they must make sure that every dollar that people pay in tax, is wisely spent by the government. The M
Fiji requests World Bank for support in the health sector
A high-level World Bank Mission Team is currently in Fiji to undertake a mission, centred around the Fiji Government’s request for support in sustainably strengthening the health sector. The meeting explored opti
Our firefighters are our unsung heroes – Ratu Wiliame
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has congratulated the National Fire Authority for 100 years of service and acknowledged past and present firefighters, and officers that dedicated their lives to serving and saving live