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Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says people can expect an announcement soon in relation to how the Fiji National Provident Fund can help those members who are still unemployed as a result of COVID-19 and need
Minister for Housing Premila Kumar says they want to help people who genuinely need their help and not people who want to make money from government subsidized land. She highlighted this during a Community Visit to
Discussions about the development of low-cost housing have been held between the Minister for Housing and Local government Premila Kumar and China's Ambassador to Fiji Qian Bo. At that meeting, Bo was joined with a
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says they are looking to build a commercial facility at the old Raiwaqa Market site which can have supermarkets, a barber shop, a Small and Micro Enterprise Market and a dent
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are constantly trying to re-ignite the economy. While speaking to Sky News Australia, Sayed-Khaiyum says they are continuing talks with Austra
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says the ministry is struggling and is working hard to look for donors to build Small Micro Enterprise markets around the country to help create space for people to sell thei
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says in a year that has been defined by a deadly darkness – the COVID-19 pandemic – Fiji has been a shining light for humanity. While giving his message for Diwali, Bainimarama
Minister for Health Ifereimi Waqainabete has stressed that irrespective of where people choose to live in Fiji, the ministry will reach out to them. Waqainabete highlighted this to the people of Lau during the Unit
The essence of Diwali is about unity, coming together and celebrating with eachother. While speaking at a special Diwali event organised by the management and staff of the Employment Ministry in Suva, Assistant Min
There were 33 structural fires in the last two months in Fiji. Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar says from these fires, 162 families were impacted and the total estimated value of damages is $2.3 million.
A grant of $90 000 has been given by the Chinese government for the completion of an Amphitheatre on the riverbank of Sigatoka Town. Minister for Local government Premila Kumar says this grant will ensure Sigatoka
Minister for Employment Parveen Bala says we are so blessed that we celebrate our religious festivals together as one people and live in a land where we are free to worship. While speaking during the Ba Diwali Cele
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says today they are honouring the service and sacrifice of those people who have given their lives in combat but we should also remember that we fight many kinds of battles. While
Fiji today commemorated Remembrance Day in honour of the souls lost during the World Wars. It started with a march from the Flea Market to Ratu Sukuna Park and ended with a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Wa
Good news as Fiji now has an Audiology Centre at the CWM Hospital which will give medical professionals the ability to spot hearing problems early and to manage treatment in an efficient way. The Audiology Centre h
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar has today launched the redevelopment of Ratu Sukuna Park which will include new features like digital screens for events and installation of Digital devices such as charging p
The Singapore Cooperation Enterprise’s work on the Master Plan for the Greater Suva area and Nadi-Lautoka will be completed in mid-2021. Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar says it will add significantly
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has invited US President-Elect Joe Biden to visit Fiji during Fiji’s chairmanship of the Pacific Forum in August 2021. If Biden accepts the offer he would become the first US Pre
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says even an economic crisis like COVID-19 is no excuse for complacency. He made these comments while opening the new $10 million Grace Field Service Station Complex in Nawaicoba,
40 people are expected to be employed in the new $10 million Grace Field Service Station Complex in Nawaicoba, Nadi. While speaking at the opening, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they are steadily looking t
