3,653 articles tagged "government"
It is my personal belief as a proud Pacific Islander that we are at our most resilient as a family, we speak more powerfully as a family and we can only build our best possible future, together, as a family. While
The backdrop for COP26 was the failure of developed countries to deliver against the $100 billion a year target for climate finance and this pledge was made a decade ago and was due to be achieved by 2020. This was
The Principal of a school has suggested if the Pacific Labour Scheme can be extended to teachers who are about to retire. Emoni Tuvui who is the Principal of Niusawa Methodist High School in Taveuni, says these te
More investment and employment opportunities are expected to be generated for Fijians as the Government aims to develop town centres in rural areas in various provinces as centres of trade. The 4 projects the Gove
People can now start planning for their activities for 2023 as the government have approved 10 holidays for next year. Easter Weekend will be from the 7th to the 10th of April, Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday is on
The former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe was a true friend to Fiji and a model to every leader and the shocking and cowardly attack has cast a long shadow over the G20 Meeting in Indonesia. While paying his
Students of Naceva District School, in Kadavu will now be able to expand their learning capabilities through internet connectivity after the Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate, on behalf of Prime Minister Voreqe B
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he has told the Russian President, Vladimir Putin directly over a video conference call that his conflict is costing us all and it must end. Bainimarama made these comments du
Involvement of the people of Kadavu in the marijuana trade is very concerning where many of them have ended in our prison facilities and St Giles Hospital in Suva. Speaking during a talanoa session after the offici
50 families in Lekutu, Nasarawaqa and nearby areas in Bua have each received $300 through Save the Children Australia and Save the Children Fiji in an effort to improve lives following the devastation caused by TC Yasa
As an immediate measure, government must change its policy on charging duties on goods to ensure even a small reduction in the price of goods especially fuel, essential items and basic food products. Those are the
Fiji "means business" when it comes to protecting our ocean's health. This was stressed by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking at a side-event on "Sustainable Ocean Economies that can drive a Blue Reco
The Attorney-General’s Office says they have obtained leave to bring committal proceedings against Richard Naidu in respect of a Facebook post which appeared on his Facebook page. A statement on the Fijian Govern
A lot of people in Fiji have a xenophobic approach to getting expatriates. This is according to the Acting Prime Minister and the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who was doing a pre-budget session at the Fiji
30 youths will now become income generators for their families after completing a three-day training on Mobile Skills Training on screen printing with tie & dye in Lautoka. The training was conducted by the Min
‘As government, we always look forward to objective assessment, objective contributions and indeed objective criticism’. This was stated by the Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum whi
Fiji is committed to elevating our relations with Timor Leste at all levels and looks forward to expanding collaboration in mutually beneficial areas of cooperation such as health, fisheries, gender, climate change, and
A proposed development aims to transform Keiyasi into a thriving urban centre that aims to connect Fijians in the region to services — creating economic opportunities within the Nadroga/Navosa area. It stems from
Fiji’s development partners need to come together as one as we cannot have duplication of resources as they are limited. This is the call from the Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who says sometimes the
The issue of salary increase for FNU staff was raised with the Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during a budget consultation at FNU Samabula. A staff member told Sayed-Khaiyum that
