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The Nadi Airport Sports Association land, previously managed by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, has been formally handed over to Fiji Airports Limited. The land had been used for military purposes since 1987.
In a bid to help Fiji in adaptation and mitigation efforts towards climate change, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will involve the engagements of partners, alliances and multilateral institutions to vigorously pursue c
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Fiji’s shipbuilding industry, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has officially received the feasibility study report on its revitalisation plans. The report, compiled by Arup
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, a call is being made to end violence against women and girls in the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government ha
The family that lost everything in a fire last week at Howell Road in Suva got a surprise visit this afternoon from Parliamentarian Lynda Tabuya. People from all walks of life also showed up at the residence with r
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they believe that 2013 Constitution review is essential to reflect the voices and aspirations of the people. While speaking during his Right of Reply to President Ratu Naiqama La
Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Ewen McDonald, signed an agreement for budget support of $72 million with Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad at Ro Lalabalavu House. The Deputy Prime Minister says th
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has recognised the contributions of the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji to the country’s social and cultural landscape. This is after the Sabha’s Vice President, R
Lynda Tabuya has presented her Matanigasau or traditional apology to the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Members of the Coalition Government Caucus yesterday at the Government Office in Parliament. In a governme
37 families of Nabavatu who are still residing at a temporary site will finally have a place to call home after the groundbreaking ceremony of the Nabavatu Relocation Project by the Minister for Rural and Maritime Devel
The government has invested over a million dollars into the Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service to strengthen the capacity of civil servants, ensuring continuous skill development. Prime Minister Sitiveni Ra
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has tabled the Constitution Amendment Bill for the first reading in Parliament. The Bill seeks to change the requirement for the 75 percent of the Members of Parliament needed to amen
Fiji's National Migration Policy which will guide labour mobility programmes, skilled migration pathways, diaspora engagement and measures to counter irregular migration is currently being drafted. This has been co
A report will be submitted to Cabinet for a decision on the removal of the No-Repeat Policy or Automatic Progression Policy. This has been confirmed by Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro while responding to Pres
There are indications that 4 MPs from the Group of 17 independents in the Opposition may support the coalition government's Bill to Amend the Constitution. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has the support of Peopleâ
The Government is collaborating with all mainstream media outlets to fight the illicit drug crisis in the county. Assistant Minister for Information Aliki Bia confirmed this while responding to the President Ratu N
Fiji will sign an agreement with India to address the shortage of medicine. This has been highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad during fijivillage Straight Talk w
The villagers of Nabavatu will no longer have to live in tents since the government will start the project to build 10 houses by the end of July as construction is expected to begin soon. While speaking to fijivill
The local government elections are likely to be held around September or October this year. This has been confirmed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad while responding to q
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has clarified that contrary to claims on social media, the Coalition Government has not reduced or removed any allowances provided to the servicemen
