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The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection will propose imposing a curfew on children to ensure that children are not roaming on the streets and that parents and guardians are more responsible for their whe
As at December last year, 293 street dwellers where most are under the age of 17 were living in the streets of Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Labasa, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki. This has been confirmed by Permanent Secretary fo
Japan has been a steadfast partner in our journey towards building a sustainable economy, advancing trades, exploring opportunities in tourism and investment, and undertaking initiatives in infrastructural development,
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has highlighted that every report lodged does not mean that it will require someone to be suspended or take leave. Turaga was responding to questions from the media in regards to the
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka paid tribute to Vinod Patel and called him an iconic man for his achievements and a hardworking citizen, as everyone has witnessed and benefited from his achievements. Rabuka says
The objective of the inter-agency consultation was to discuss the possibility of engaging social welfare recipients earmarked to be assisted through the proposed Welfare Graduation Program, in agriculture-based assistan
The Ministry of Finance has paid $40.2 million to 200,760 students as part of the $200 Back-to-School Support payment. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the first round of
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya has clarified that no recipient will be removed from the bus fare assistance scheme that includes the elderly bus fare assistance program and the bus fare
The review of the entire labour legislation have completed and the revised Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament in March. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh who says a sub
The Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh has reminded employers of the restoration of 18 percent FNPF contribution by employers and employees with immediate effect. Singh says this was part of the Fiji Governmen
Vinod Patel was a beacon of inspiration for the entire nation as his unwavering dedication and passion for sports has left an incredible mark on countless individuals. The Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Sauku
Yanktesh Permal Reddy and Vinod Patel were models of dedication and the virtue of hard work and effort. This was highlighted by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while paying tribute to two of Fiji’s iconic lea
Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh says the Ministry has commenced work on the review of the minimum wage rates, and there are systems and processes involved and structures in place to facilitate this important work
Great news to the 14 Provincial Councils as the Ministry for i-Taukei Affairs will be funding its operations. Minister for i-Taukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu says this has substituted the traditional Soli ni Vanua tha
After a meeting this week, Minister for Women, Children & Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya says they are looking into forming a partnership with Pacific Polytech. Tabuya says the objective of the meeting was to
Villagers of Nukuloa in Lutu, Wainibuka, have been urged to use the resources around them to sustain their daily lives rather than going to Supermarkets and spending more money during these challenging times. Assis
Senior management members were reluctant to make decisions and exercise their power in the ministry. Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru, highlighted this while speaking on the Ministry's challenges for 202
The Great Council of Chiefs building which burned down in 2019, is expected to be completed by the end of January 2025. While highlighting the Ministry's achievements of 2023, Minister for i-Taukei Affairs Ifereim
The set-up of the Fiji Institute of Sports and the construction of a new building at the Valelevu Youth Centre are the two essential priorities of the Ministry for Youth and Sports this year. Minister for Youth an
Attorney General Siromi Turaga says they are looking at attending district council meetings, and tikina meetings this year to increase the government's visibility to the people. While highlighting the achievements
