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New restrictions for informal social gatherings have been announced this afternoon by the Government. While making the announcement at Suvavou House, Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya
A total of 585 household packs were distributed to families in home isolation across Fiji yesterday. The government says 119 packs were distributed to families in home isolation in areas in Navua, Lami, Suva, Nasi
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has put an end to claims that he is currently in New Zealand. On his official Twitter page, Bainimarama has posted a photo of himself at Mark Street in Suva and says he saw someon
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says as a united, caring and ambitious people, we will restore Fiji. While giving his New Year’s message, Bainimarama says this is not a time to be distracted by dismay, by divis
Maria Talei Divuyaliyali Musudroka has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive of the Fiji Bureau of Statistics. According to a government statement, Musudroka is the first female CEO of the Fiji Bureau of St
A Commission of Inquiry will be conducted into the Office of the Auditor-General and the findings are expected to be submitted within three months to the President. Three people have been appointed by President Rat
The Executive Director of the Fiji Council of Social Services, Vani Catanasiga says they will be assisting government agencies to understand the needs of communities in terms of information from the ground and services
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Shaheen Ali says they have warned some Bars and Taverns for non-compliance in Suva however none have been told to shut down. Ali sa
$196,500 will be distributed amongst 123 members of the Nasomo Landowners Trust which is the combined 13th and 14th payout of the mineral royalty fair share. The payout is in accordance of the Fair Share of Mineral
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we have many reasons to be proud but none to be complacent. In his Christmas message, Bainimarama says Lord Jesus lived a life of grace, wisdom and of profound love for all hu
The Chinese Embassy has donated a fibreglass boat to Natawarau Youth Club in Lautoka to help improve their livelihood. The Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Qian Bo says they are proud to provide the boat to the Natawara
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says no proposal calling for the demolition of our reefs will be approved by the Government. In a tweet, Bainimarama says as they said in Parliament, they haven't received concret
The New Zealand Government has provided a further package of support of FJ$58m to the Fijian Government to help respond to the immediate socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand’s High Commiss
Minister for Youth and Sports Parveen Bala has reminded graduates from the Youth Training Centres in Naleba and Naqere in Vanua Levu that they should be role models as they are at the forefront of youth advocacy. B
It was a joyous moment for 49 residents of the Golden Age Home in Samabula who were treated to a Christmas Party today. Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Jennifer Poole says today’s
Permanent Secretary for Economy, Shiri Gounder says critics are undermining the hard work of dedicated Ministry of Economy civil servants involved in securing over $400 million in budget support grants. Gounder say
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says he will not allow anything that will take us back, not the Great Council of Chiefs, or any other body that will take us backwards, because together, the Government is taking the n
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the urban sprawl in the Central Division is expanding and there is enormous pressure on the water resources now because of the huge movement of people. While speaking
Permanent Secretary for Economy Shiri Gounder says the Government is currently assessing the situation regarding Unemployment Assistance in light of the borders reopening as businesses open and people are getting back t
The Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Veena Bhatnagar has applauded the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Fiji Qian Bo words that there is a reserve supply of cyclone assist
