3,653 articles tagged "government"
Creating and enabling an innovative environment and empowering youths to think creatively and taking risks can propel the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and people's dreams into reality. This has been highlig
The signs are clear that many people are asking for one of the most basic needs to be supplied by the authorities, which is continuous water supply. Access and continuity in the supply of clean water remain a prominen
It was a momentous moment for the villagers of Kalabu in Naitasiri after witnessing their prayers being heard, as five solar lights were commissioned at their community by the Minister of Housing and Local Government Ma
Adi Titilia Naocobau, a Year 8 student at Bau District School is grateful to the Fiji government and the Australian government for the refurbishment of their school library. Naocobau says they are deeply grateful f
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the no repeat system introduced by the FijiFirst government for students to proceed to the upper class even if they failed exams, is a waste of money. Rabuka says they, as Govern
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga is appealing to traditional leaders, community leaders and inter-faith-based organizations to join the Government's efforts in its war against drugs. While sp
The Fiji Rugby Union has not called for a meeting, if they do not call in the next few days, the government will call it. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka today in regards to the disgraceful p
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Parliament is where they make the decision on what to do at CWM Hospital after concerns raised by members of the public regarding the $4.4 million spent on refurbishing Parliament.
Fiji’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in the development of early warning systems is paramount. Permanent Secretary for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Isoa Talemaibua highli
Financial service providers need to play a crucial role in the empowerment of women and girls. Ministry of Women Permanent Secretary, Eseta Nadakuitavuki highlighted this during the Westpac and Suva Marathon Inter
It will be a historic moment for the villagers of Naqarawai in Namosi how they have worked together in the successful maintenance of their bridge. Peni Sugumai highlighted this to fijivillage News on how the compl
The Cabinet has endorsed the support for the development of a new planted forest policy under the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in its technical cooperation programme to finalise the Forest Pla
1,420 of the 1,958 officers who have been acting in both teaching and non-teaching administrative positions have been regularized while 4,884 officers or 35 percent of the total workforce will receive salary step moveme
The Ministry of Employment and Industrial Relations has commenced the review of the National Minimum Wage rate, and they will be holding consultations with all employers and businesses. While speaking at the breakf
Fiji, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands are opposing a draft deal on changes to fisheries subsidies at the World Trade Organisation talks in Abu Dhabi, arguing that it does not go far enough. Deputy Prime Mi
The attack on the Home Affairs Minister, Pio Tikoduadua has continued by the FijiFirst Party in relation to crime and drugs where FijiFirst MP, Viliame Naupoto says the sharp rise in crime and drug cases is concerning a
Cabinet has made a referral to the Supreme Court of Fiji concerning the interpretation of section 105(2)(b) of the Constitution, in particular, whether an Independent Legal Services Commission finding in a disciplinary
The Fijian government is focused on strengthening our borders through the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service to deal with the drugs leaking into our country. This has been highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has stated that the annual inflation rate last year was 5.1 percent and the inflation rate for January has already decreased to 3.7 percent, showing
Following serious concerns raised by many drivers about government vehicles that have been seen speeding and driving dangerously along Queen’s Highway to reach the Great Council of Chiefs meeting venue at Yatu Lau Res
