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Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says today Fijians join the world in waving the late Prince Philip one final goodbye. Bainimarama says he will never forget the stories his parents told him of Prince Philip’s vi
Eleven people were declared missing at sea last year while 165 people were rescued and 52 people self-rescued. This has been revealed by Minister for Transport, Faiyaz Koya during the opening of the Maritime Safety
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his wife, Mary have received their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine today. Bainimarama says these vaccines are more than a shot in the arm, they are an injection of
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been honoured by 14 Pacific Island countries part of the Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution Hub for his role in championing the fight against climate change. W
The Fijian Government says the relevant agencies are currently conducting investigations in relation to the recent allegations of abandonment by three Filipino crew members against their employer, Goundar Shipping Limit
Villagers of Bavu in Nadroga are now part of a government initiative to help them cash-in on the growing demand for rice in Fiji, as seeds and other forms of assistance will also be provided for land preparation. W
Villagers of Namata Road in Tailevu will no longer have to cross flooded creeks and walk in swampy areas after the commissioning of their $3 million road network by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today. Whi
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says our festivities is a precious reward for the decisive action which was taken to spare Fiji from an outbreak of the coronavirus. In his Holi message, Bainimarama says our chanc
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya will continue to act as the Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Civil Service and Communications until April 11th 2021. Prime Minister, Voreqe
Anyone organising or participating in pyramid schemes or gifting circles can be charged. This has been stressed by the Acting Attorney General and Minister for Commerce and Trade Faiyaz Koya after reports of Fijian
Minister for Defence Inia Seruiratu has assured the public that Police brutality cases are not being swept under the carpet and they are being addressed appropriately. A number of people had raised serious concern
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says it is high time the sport of boxing is introduced in schools. While speaking during the South Pacific Boxing Promotions event in Nadi yesterday, Akbar says this is not only for th
Women victims of violence will now be able to go to a gender based violence shelter that has been handed over to the Fijian government today. While receiving the shelter which is based in Lautoka from the Soroptimi
More than 100,000 Fijians who have seen their livelihoods lost or severely impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been assured by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama that government has their back. Bainimarama sa
500 workers from Fiji have gone to Australia since November last year with the recommencement of the labour mobility programs. 162 Fijians left for Australia this week. This third batch which left the country
Minister for Defence Inia Seruiratu says National Federation Party President Pio Tikoduadua does not even know what is in the Police Act 1965. He made these comments while responding to Tikoduadua’s comments that
Education Minister Rosy Akbar has raised concerns whereby children have been seen jaywalking across our roads with earphones on and barely paying attention to oncoming traffic and their surroundings. While speaking
More vendors are expected to benefit from the two new standardized roadside stalls that will be constructed this year with funding by the Indian government. Minister for Commerce and Trade Faiyaz Koya says they ar
‘If you are a bully, you better watch out’. That was the message by Education Minister Rosy Akbar while speaking at Marist Brothers High School during the launch of the VIA - Road Safety Education Program.
Villagers of Anitioki in Tailevu will now benefit from a new $3.5 million road that has been opened by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. Village Headman Uraia Vuetibau says their children would travel to school by
