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Fiji Nursing Association President, Doctor Adi Alisi Vudiniabola has sent out a clear message today that their mandate for industrial action has been submitted to the Registrar of Trade Unions and it does not take much
Hopes are high that the fight against drugs in the country will gain momentum after Cabinet endorsed the National Counter Narcotics Strategy 2023 to 2028. This follows the talanoa session held on drugs at the Fiji Nat
New Zealand and Australia will be providing $39.41 million in grants for the Fiji Social Infrastructure Programme and the Fiji Rural Electrification Fund. This comes as Cabinet has endorsed the newly proposed Dire
Fiji will host the 8th Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival in 2026. Cabinet has given the approval and says MACFEST provides an opportunity to showcase and preserve the diverse cultural heritage of Fiji and the Me
Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Fiji Counter Narcotics Bureau which will be an independent institution under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration. It has been confirmed that the Bureau’s funct
New Zealand has announced funding for several initiatives in Fiji worth more than NZ$19 million through New Zealand’s International Development Cooperation Programme. These programmes include NZ$3.6 million in f
Following serious concerns regarding the increased prevalence of drugs in Fiji where the country is also being used as a transit point for New Zealand and Australia, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they have had dis
The Fiji Labour Party has welcomed the appointment of Graham Leung as the new Attorney General, however, they are concerned that former Attorney General, Siromi Turaga has been retained as the Minister for Justice as t
Good news for Fijians transiting through New Zealand as the New Zealand Government has lifted transiting visa requirements for Fijians. This has been announced by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon this
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has arrived in Fiji for his first official visit and has been traditionally the welcomed at the GPH earlier this evening. Luxon was received by Minister for Defence Pio
The Ministry of Education is already in consultation with the Ministry of Civil Service and the Ministry of Finance to accommodate teachers' salary review to allow for right fitting and proper, fair and justified salari
Newly appointed Attorney General, Graham Leung says he is grateful to serve Fiji and will await the Solicitor General’s briefing on their work program. Leung spoke to us at his office after his appointment earli
Graham Leung is the new Attorney General of the country while former Attorney General, Siromi Turaga remains the Minister for Justice. Leung was sworn-in at State House by President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere however
Civil Servants deserve to be celebrated and recognised for their contributions and their unwavering commitment towards nation-building as they play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and effectiveness of our go
A contingent of over 100 will be representing Fiji to the world’s largest celebration of Indigenous Pacific Islanders, at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) 2024 in Hawaii from June 6th-16th.
As Non-Communicable Disease are a leading cause of mortality and disability in Fiji and with a $591 million annual health expenditure, there are already over 2,000 cases of HIV and AIDS in the nation, and the number of
Sports is an important driver of the economy that brings in investment, and a lot of economic activity which generates jobs and income for people. These were the words of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fina
The Government is planning to transfer bond monitoring, travel clearance, and full bond clearance functions from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service to TSLS. Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Finance, Pro
The legacy of Ratu Sir Josefa Lalabalavu Vanayaliyali Sukuna’s valuable lessons on values and culture need to be embraced for our young generation to be empowered. This has been highlighted by Prime Minister, Sit
In a bid to combat tax evasion and ensure fair tax practices, Fiji has officially joined the Group of Twenty (G20)/ Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and P
