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We have followed the particular tender process with ADB and no longer want to follow it as they need to look at quality and not the cheapest tender for roads. This was earlier highlighted by the Minister of Economy
If Vietnam stops exporting their rice, Fiji will face major issues in terms of food security. This was stated by the Minister for Agriculture, Doctor Mahendra Reddy while handing over a tractor with two disc ploug
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has acknowledged Indonesia’s support for Fiji’s rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of natural disasters and response to the COVID-19 pandemic through the provision of relief suppli
As Fiji celebrates 9 years of the Fijian Constitution, the theme for this year is celebrate our right to a clean and healthy environment which includes the right to have the natural world protected for the benefit of pr
People’s Alliance Deputy Party Leader Manoa Kamikamica says the Minister for Economy’s excuse that some Asian Development Bank-funded roads develop potholes within three months because ADB told them to give it to th
Construction companies have been making applications to bring in workers from Bangladesh. This was highlighted by the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during the Fiji-Australia and Aust
Australia is Fiji's second largest trade partner with over 3,000 Australian companies currently doing business in Fiji. This was stated by the Minister for Commerce, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya while officiating
Fiji's export markets is expected to be further boosted and more jobs will be created following the re-launch of the locally-produced mineral water plant, 18 Degrees Fiji Mineral Water today. The company is owned b
The people and Government of Kiribati will always be an integral member of the Blue Pacific Continent as we share a rich history, vast ocean, and Pacific culture that has withstood and will continue to withstand the tes
The Ministry of Economy has today paid the $180 Inflation Mitigation Assistance to over 91,000 social welfare recipients and around 13,000 tertiary students. Permanent Secretary for Economy, Shiri Gounder says inc
The Fijian Government today formalized their 51 percent ownership of the Fijian Drua franchise ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific. In order to meet the New Zealand Rugby’s financial requirements, the Governmen
This is a good time for people who have got money in their pockets to invest for the betterment of their future. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during the opening o
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says we have a huge shortage in the technical areas as a result of there being a professional preference change in countries like Australia and New Zealand where a lot more peop
We want our kids to grow up in a country that respects and cherishes our different cultures and traditions, but at the same time takes pride in a common national identity. This was highlighted by the Minister for C
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has reminded the pine landowners that as long as they are in Government, no one can bulldoze their way into the Fiji Pine Trust which is now more transparent and serves the landowners e
Minister for Commerce and Trade Faiyaz Koya says the COVID-19 situation has fundamentally altered the world as we know it, the shift towards e-commerce underlines the need for businesses to continually innovate to stay
Sleeping on the side of the market in Ba Town while waiting for the market to open will now be a thing of the past with the opening of the newly refurbished Ba Women's Accommodation centre. The centre which was op
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says guardians who wish to apply for the $180 Inflation Mitigation Package for students will be declined at this point in time, because it could lead to instances of abuse.
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum questions who is International Transport Workers Federation and has also questioned their credibility after ITF recommended an urgent and independent review of the Fiji National
Women are the frontliners at home or any organization in the nation and it is important that women speak their minds about anything that bothers them. This was highlighted by Minister for Women, Children and Povert
