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The new vetiver grass nursery in Labasa commissioned by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is aimed at strengthening the shorelines of riverside communities. Some of the socio-economic benefits of this project i
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama today launched the latest Fiji Coconut Millers Limited product, the Fiji Coconut Cooking Oil. While unveiling the product and commissioning the new Edible Oil Mill in Savusavu, Ba
Gone are the days rice farmers in Macuata had to travel all the way to the Fiji Rice Limited Office in Labasa which took them an entire day’s journey, to simply pick up their cheques. This comes after Prime Minis
Rice farming will now be much easier for farmers in Vunivau Settlement in Bua after they were given a brand new $60,000 rice harvester. While handing over the harvester, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says this
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama told the staff of the Bua Provincial Council that every extra hour of quality sleep they gain in their new quarters should be matched by an extra measure of service to the people.
Recipients of the Social Pension Scheme, the Care and Protection Scheme and Poverty Benefit Scheme have to declare that they are still eligible for the assistance by today or their assistance will be suspended. The
Only 38% of ratepayers in Nasinu have paid their rates in full as at 31 May 2020. The Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar says it was concerning that in Nasinu, 80% of the total amount of rates owed is by r
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has opened the new $300,000 worth duplex quarters that will accommodate Ministry of Fisheries staff in Wainibokasi. Bainimarama re-emphasised the vital importance of sustainability
Good news for three hundred villagers of Verevere Village in Rakiraki as a newly constructed foot-crossing bridge was commissioned at the village today. Speaking at the commissioning, Minister for Waterways Dr. Mah
The Ministry of Defence, National Security and Policing says that the unemployment impacts brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic will trigger the increase in the drug trade particularly for those looking to earn a quick
4 million dollars has been allocated by the government to cater for cane cartage costs of farmers that transfer cane from Penang to the Rarawai Mill in Ba. In the last three years, the government has spent $14.78 m
Fiji Airways says all operational requirements including hiring of flight crew members will be looked at once dates are determined for the commencement of the Bula Bubble. An airline spokesperson says they are acti
The Ministry of Justice confirms that the e-lane at Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Ba and Labasa Births, Deaths and Marriages Office will be opened on Saturdays starting from June 27th to July 11th. Acting Registrar General,
Good news for the Wasavulu Village Women’s Group in Labasa as the Ministry for Forestry will be purchasing seedlings from their community-based nurseries for their 30 Million Trees in 15 Years initiative. This w
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says it is critical for the Hospitality Sector to understand that once borders start opening and other tourism destinations have access to their former markets, they will try and
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the Prime Minister’s statement that the Government has a flexible plan for schools is laughable. Professor Prasad says the flexible plan means the Gove
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says people should know that government is here for them, especially in these uncertain times. Bainimarama highlighted this while officiating at the opening of the new Tamusua Nurs
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today commissioned the new seawall at Rukurukulevu, Nadroga that will enable the people of a number of villagers to be safe from the effects of climate change. The 400-metre seawal
About 500 families have been assisted through the Veilomani Food Bank Initiative to date. This has been revealed by Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Housing and Community Development, Sanjeeva Perera while r
The launch of the CareFiji tracing app will take place this week and this will be followed by a COVID-19 related announcement. This has been announced by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama at the commissioning of th
