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Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has paid his final respects to late Dewan Chand, the founder of Quality Print PTE Limited and a former National President of the Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji. Chand, who pa
Not a single sugarcane farmer in Fiji has directly accessed or received any assistance from climate finance and the injustice must end. Minister for Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh highlighted this during a side
The products of beekeeping, honey, wax, and other derivatives—hold immense potential for export, local value addition, and even the emerging area of apitourism. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Vili
Over the past decades, Fiji has suffered over $1 billion in financial losses in the sugar industry alone due to climate change. Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh highlighted this during the COP29 mee
Following revelations that Nottingham adult star and sex worker, Bonnie Blue who has been banned from Australia over plans to visit the Gold Coast during Schoolies Week, is now in Fiji, Minister for Immigration, Pio Tik
Great Council of Chiefs Chair Ratu Viliame Seruvakula says language is our identity, and if we lose that, we are losing a part of us. Speaking to fijivillage News on the issue of language, Ratu Viliame says there w
The Public Service Commission plans to advertise the vacant Permanent Secretary roles at the beginning of next year to appoint qualified individuals to permanent positions. Commission Chairperson Luke Rokovada says
Cabinet has agreed to amend the issuance of official passports for senior categories of officials for official purposes and for the duration of their appointments. They say the official passport is one of the four
$304.4 million in funding has been secured in concessional loans and grants for four bridges that have been identified under the Fiji - Critical Bridges Resilience Project by the Fiji Roads Authority for replacement und
Retired judge Filimoni Jitoko is the new Speaker of Parliament. He was nominated by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu nominated former Deputy Speaker Ruveni Nadalo for the
Retired judge, Filimoni Jitoko is tipped to be the next Speaker of Parliament. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka will nominate Jitoko while Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu will nominate former Deputy Speaker
The audiovisual industry created $255.9 million worth of new economic activity in 2023-2024 and generated employment for about 1,268 Fijians. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica highlighte
There are ongoing efforts to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 and to focus on diversion programs for children in conflict with the law. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya
There is no shortage of funds for the Ministry of Health to ensure that all the services and equipment are available in the hospitals. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad highlight
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he was the one that started the coup culture in the country after leading some soldiers during the May 14th 1987 coup, and has also apologised for his actions, and those of George Spe
Serious concerns are being raised by the public as the Ministry of Health has decided that radiology services and pharmacies at Government hospitals and health centres close at 4.30pm after a recent circular from the Mi
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms he did not follow the right channel when he was trying to get former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho to be released from prison
The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs is exploring the possibility of assisting in the rebuilding of the Muaniweni Crematorium site through its grant program that aims to preserve, retain, and maintain such structures t
The Constitutional Offices Commission has endorsed the appointment of an independent selection panel to assess and shortlist applicants for the position of the Commissioner of Police on behalf of the Commission. Th
A 55 member delegation from Fiji will attend the COP29 meeting which will be more than a technical meeting and their main objective is to secure adaptation funding. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and
