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Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we have seen unity among all Fijians over the years and that is exactly how great societies and nations are built. While speaking at the launch of the commemorative stamps for
Minister for Commerce and Trade, Faiyaz Koya says they are looking at measures to ensure Fiji’s economy remains resistant. He says under the Regulations of Building Permits Act 2017, a fast-tracked and streamline
Good news for students of Lekutu Secondary School, Yadua Primary School, Bua District School and Dama Primary School in the North as rebuilding works for these schools will begin on Friday. Minister for Education,
Fires cost us nearly $13 million in property damage in 2020 and more than $22.1 million in 2019. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has revealed this adding we are only two months into 2021, and we have already had
31 men from Yako in Nadi will now be able to undertake basic fire compliance within the village and carry out basic first aid in any emergency. They have today graduated as certified fire wardens under the Integrat
Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate is urging architects and designers to design more weather resilient infrastructure based on what the country is currently facing. Speaking at the Fiji Building Designers Ass
Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate says revenue collected by government through taxes and duties has declined by half, however government is still maintaining the amount of money it gives to people to sustain thei
The company that was awarded the contract by the Lautoka City Council to construct 3 pools as part of the Lautoka Swimming Pool Project, Luxury Pools has completed the pools as per contract while construction of the bui
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who is currently overseas held a virtual meeting with the team of the Ministry of Economy to discuss preparations for the 2021-2022 National Budget. The Fijian Government h
It was all smiles for Makereta Biau of Volivoli Village and 21 other vendors from Sigatoka and Nadi when they received 2-year leases for market roadside stalls. The 42-year-old says she is grateful for the initiati
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has questioned why the government has not announced a cyclone relief package for victims in the North however Minister for National Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says the
Guidelines that will help put in place basic minimum standards for childcare services in Fiji are expected to be completed in about 6 months. The International Finance Corporation and the Ministry of Women, Childr
The Fiji Ports Corporation Limited has invested $8.2 million in the upgrade of the container yard at the Lautoka Port that will increase the ability of the Port to store up to about 1,260 containers. Speaking at th
Over 10,000 Fijians in the provinces of Nadroga, Navosa and the highlands of Ba will benefit from the new Navosa Sub-Divisional Hospital in Keiyasi which will be opened by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today. The
Good news for people in Tavua and Rakiraki as they no longer have to travel to Lautoka to get their leases renewed or apply for a new lease as the Ministry of Lands has opened their new office in Rakiraki. Minister
In a bid to help Fiji stabilize and revitalize the economy, Japan has provided the government with an emergency loan of $200 million for Fiji’s COVID-19 response. While signing the loan agreement, Prime Minister
Over 10,000 Fijians in the province of Nadroga and highlands of Ba will benefit from the new Navosa Hospital in Keyasi which is expected to be opened next Tuesday. Final preparations are underway for the opening of
60 complaints about the conduct of agents were received and addressed by the Real Estate Agents Licensing Board of Fiji last year. Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya says bogus agents, failure to
Yadua Village School which was affected by TC Yasa and Ana have received a timely assistance of exercise books, school uniforms and sandals for the new school year. These were distributed by the Prime Minister, Vor
334 families have been assisted in the government’s First Home Grant Assistance Programme in the 2020-2021 financial year. Minister for Housing and Community Development, Premila Kumar says a total of 182 familie
