3,653 articles tagged "government"
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he is encouraging his cabinet ministers to avoid wearing kalavata (matching traditional outfits) at various events while people are suffering from poverty. Rabuka made this state
The Fiji-Australia and Australia Business Councils Joint Forum plays a vital role in advancing economic cooperation through initiating innovative strategies and solutions. This was highlighted by the Assistant Mini
Korea has reaffirmed its continuous support for Fiji’s development priorities by enhancing cooperation in key sectors, including healthcare, renewable energy, fisheries, and climate resilience through the Korea Intern
Fiji’s National Mechanism for Implementation, Reporting, and Follow-up (NMIRF) was launched by the Attorney-General Graham Leung marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards becoming a more trans
Residents living in Vunidawa have raised concerns regarding several issues including access to clean drinking water, rural roads, drainage, road conditions, farm theft, stray animals, agriculture extension services, med
Retired educator, Krishna Dutt who is a survivor of all four coups in Fiji says the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is seen as a vital step toward healing the nation's deep-seated wounds. Speaking during the St
Current Secretary to Cabinet Susan Kiran has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary for Information today. The appointment was announced by the Public Service Commission with the approval of Prime Minister S
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the General Secretary of the Methodist Church of Fiji should write to him if the church has a resolution that they are against Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Ly
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali has raised critical questions about the people involved in the coups in Fiji, and still holding positions of power today. While speaking during the Steering Commi
The Coalition Government is committed to addressing some fundamental issues within the informal settlements such as attaining proper titles, drainage and access to utility services, that include electricity and water.
The global community is already grappling with unprecedented challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, conflict, poverty, health, and development. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted this during the F
We have not heard of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces reconciling with the ordinary people like the Indo Fijian community who were victims of coups, and this is a concerning factor. National Farmers Union Presi
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says we need to try and strengthen our laws to deal with online scams. While addressing the National Scams Awareness Week at the Grand Pacific Hotel to
To encourage business minds at an early age, the Ministry for Trade is looking at different tools that can be used as part of the education curriculum. While speaking on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Naray
Businesses that have not enforced the $4.50 minimum wage rate will be dealt with severely. This is a stern warning shared by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad while meeting w
A steering Committee has been established by the Cabinet to help in developing a legal framework for the establishment of the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Committee Chairperson, Sashi Kiran says Fiji
A pornography task force has been approved in Cabinet to do a feasibility study and detect the harmful effects of porn, aiming to ban porn access to children under 18. Minister for Women, Children, and Social Prote
42 women from different professions and backgrounds are the newest cohort of graduates of the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre's flagship Regional Training Program on Gender, Violence Against Women and Girls, Human Rights and
With much considerations have gone into the development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)over the years, the Government is looking at increasing MSMEs contribution to Fiji’s GDP to 30 percent in t
The government is taking significant steps to address the growing issue of drug addiction among children by establishing a Child Well-being Centre. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children, and
