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A $150 million Asian Development Bank loan has been approved to help Fiji recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and build resilience against climate and disaster risks. The Sustainable and Resilient Recovery Program c
There are people who are poor but the statement from the Fiji Council of Social Services regarding food poverty has been blown out of proportion. This has been stated by the Acting Prime Minister and Minister for
“We need to be able to learn to change our food eating habits as some are too used to roti, purini, babakau, panikeke and bread which are made from imported ingredients.†This is according to the Acting Prime
In a bid to help ease the traffic flow between the Suva to Nausori corridor, government is looking at relocating some of their offices out to the Nasinu area and they are about to finalize where these offices will be lo
The FijiFirst has written to the Supervisor of Elections regarding their concerns about the way the Fiji Sun is conducting the public opinion polls for the general elections, statements made by Haroon Ali Shah at a FLP
Nuclear weapons do not feed us, clothe us or keep out the rising seas. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking in support of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Vien
Sawani villagers in Naitasiri have been advised to relocate if they see that landslides is a continuous issue at the Waimanu River. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama highlighted this in a talanoa session during the
We need to provide the best services to entice tourists to visit our shores as the Tourism market is becoming highly competitive world wide. This was highlighted by the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum whi
The National Federation Party has labelled the leadership of the FijiFirst Government as an arrogant and out-of-touch Government when making claims about developments in Fiji. NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad says
Paraquat will never be used in Fiji, no matter the argument. This was made clear by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in a talanoa session during the Naitasiri Provincial Council meeting after some district represe
The small floriculture industry in Fiji has received a timely boost with a donation from government and the Integrated Human Resource Development Programme. A refurbished facility of a packing shed, working kitchen
More is being done to help with the sustainable management of beach de mer that is also an important marine resource for coastal communities. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji will be introducing a new ma
Stakeholders from the public and private sector including human resource practitioners held discussions with the Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala, on the skills gap in Fiji’s labour market. Bala highlighted
The people of Naitasiri have heard from the Prime Minister that the Government had to take overseas loans to ensure that the economy did not crumble due to the impact of COVID-19. Speaking at the Naitasiri Provinci
As we travel through the cane belt areas, we note large lots of land suitable for farming lying idle, and we encourage landowners and prospective farmers to come forward and make use of their land. That is the call
People from Samabula, Nabua and nearby areas will soon benefit from a volleyball court at the Ram Lakhan Park. The cost of the volleyball court is $46,810.05 which has been provided under the Construction Implement
Up to 500 students in the greater Nadi- Lautoka corridor can be accommodated in the newly commissioned Muaira Methodist College in Lautoka. The $2.1 million school that was funded by the United Arab Emirates Red Cr
Over 100 students from 10 villages in Navua will further benefit in their education with the commissioning of the new Ratu Simione Matanitobua College. The $2.1 million new school will now cater for the children of
More needs to be done to ensure that senior citizens are well-looked after as they have made significant contributions to who we are today. Celebrating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Minister for Women, Children
The students of Sigatoka Methodist College can now look forward to enjoying the safe, secure education they deserve without having to worry about rising water levels when it rains. This comes after the commissionin
