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Fijians have a chance to win $10,000 for Fiji Day in the government’s Decorate Fiji for 50 competition. To mark, Fiji’s 50th year of independence, the government is partnering with Vodafone for the competition
As the new school term starts today, Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says students who have not yet redeemed their subsidised e-Transport Blue Cards can redeem it at any bus with an e-ticketing machine. Akbar sa
The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management received six boats with engines and spare parts from the Japanese Government. Speaking during the handing over ceremony, Ambassador of Japan M
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says the Economy Minister’s decision to suspend Fiji’s grant to USP, is simply childish. Chaudhry says it looks like Fiji is on its own, like a lone wolf crying foul
The Chairperson of the USP Audit and Risk Committee Mahmood Khan has made it clear that there is no influence from anyone and he is raising issues concerning the management of USP because he wants to help USP get back
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says speeches won’t save us and neither will nice tweets or photo-opportunities. Speaking at the High-Level Virtual Roundtable on Climate Action convened by the United Nations Se
The Ministry of Youth and Sports will be providing theoretical and practical training to the youth of Lomainasau village in Tailevu and their rugby team on the use of new gym equipment provided by the Ministry. Spe
The Fijian Government says the letter sent to the Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific on 23rd of September 2020 speaks for itself. The government has said in a statement that
The University of the South Pacific is not saying anything today after revelations that the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has decided to hold the grants to USP until allegations against the Vice Chancellor a
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama today handed over $5 million in lease security bonus payment to landowners who lease their land to Fiji Pine Limited. Bainimarama says 2020 has proven to be the most challenging y
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar confirms some market masters have been relieved of their duties and all municipal councils are now under scrutiny. Kumar says they have found that some market masters ha
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says false claims made by SODELPA MP, Ro Teimumu Kepa that there has been a reduction in the boarding grant, amongst other things, has disappointed the Minister. Akbar says in the
About 36 individuals who had suffered serious injuries on the job and grieving families of those who have lost their lives while performing their duties were compensated today. While handing out the cheques, Prime
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says months into economically devastating lockdowns and border closures, a COVID-19 vaccine is still only guaranteed for those who can afford it. While giving his remarks during th
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has conveyed Fiji’s well wishes to Yoshihide Suga on his appointment as the 63rd Prime Minister of Japan. In a congratulatory message to his counterpart, Bainimarama said that th
33 jobs have been impacted through the outsourcing of the waste collection to Suva City Council by the Nasinu Town Council. This was confirmed by the Nasinu Town Council CEO Anurashika Bari who says that these are
Market vendors in Levuka can now look forward to selling their produce and catch in a much more appropriate and safer place as the Levuka Town Council and UN Women are working together to build a new market. While
Former public relations advisor for Qorvis, Graham Davis says many more Fijians will know from his blog site articles that he is, in fact, trying to strengthen Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama's position by calling
Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are constantly talking to their development partners as to what Fiji can do to better position itself when a COVID-19 vaccine comes. While sp
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that he will once again work hard to earn the votes of the Fijian people when he leads FijiFirst into the next elections. While making a statement on former governmen
