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The New Zealand Government has donated NZD$150,000 towards the Prime Minister’s National Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Fund to contribute towards the Fijian Government’s response to areas affected by Tropical C
Municipal Councils in the Northern and Western Divisions have been told by the Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar to carry out a rate profiling exercise; to recover their rate arrears. Kumar highlighted th
FICAC is currently investigating eight Opposition MPs and one Government MP who allegedly breached eligibility requirements for travel and accommodation allowances. The Commission confirms that the complaint was re
Walking for about a kilometre to fetch water from a creek is now a thing of the past for the villagers of Navukebuli in Macuata after the completion of their Groundwater Reticulation Project. Minister for Lands and
Walking for about a kilometre to fetch water from a creek is now a thing of the past for the villagers of Navukebuli in Macuata after the completion of their Groundwater Reticulation Project. Minister for Lands and
More than 500 villagers of Mataniwai Village in Macuata and sugarcane farming families in nearby communities now have consistent access to safe and clean drinking water. This comes after the commissioning of their
The people of Dravuni Village in Tailevu will now benefit from the $500,000 worth new seawall that was commissioned by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama yesterday. While commissioning the seawall, Bainimarama says
Fiji has accused Australia and New Zealand of demoting the Pacific nation to "second-class consideration" in talks over a trans-Tasman travel bubble plan. As New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters complained
60 farmers from Sabeto have signed contracts with Fiji Argomarketing to supply chillies, kumala, cassava, peanuts, duruka and ginger. Minister for Agriculture Doctor Mahendra Reddy says there is a need to expand th
Minister for Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau has confirmed that the increase in the shark population is to be expected not just at picnic spots in Pacific Harbour but in other outer islands as well. This comes after Po
People of Namoli village will now have peace of mind after the commissioning of their new seawall today, which is built to maximum protection from coastal erosion. While officiating at the Commissioning of the Coa
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says COVID-19 continues to rage around the world, and we must continue to be vigilant and keep the healthy habits that have been at the heart of Fiji’s success in having no active COV
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama’s R20 Global Climate Warrior Award has arrived in Suva. Bainimarama says he was humbled when his friend and the former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger honoured him
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are planning to have a number of budget consultations with businesses and employers. Sayed-Khaiyum says businesses provide work and government is concerned about e
The Fiji Water Foundation today donated a range of supplies valued at $20,000 to support the Ministry of Health’s efforts to stop a second wave of COVID-19 infections in the country. Fiji Water Foundation Manager
Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says even though all the COVID-19 patients in Fiji have been cleared, we cannot drop our guard. Waqainabete says we all have to understand what the new normal is. He
Fake news is being circulated that the government will close down Queen Victoria School. Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar stresses that the information being spread by some people are totally false. Akbar sa
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are having continuous discussions with New Zealand and Australia for Fiji to be part of the travel bubble. Sayed-Khaiyum says last week he met with the New Zealand
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says NFP parliamentarian Lenora Qereqeretabua has again completely missed the point when Qereqeretabua questioned the accessibility of the Walesi platform to students. Akbar says the s
$20,000 has been donated by Macao-based Chinese company David Group and its charity arm, Soi Ian Charity Association to the COVID-19 Relief Fund. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama received the cheque today and it i
