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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has clarified that Fijians can still take out their retirement funds from Fiji National Provident Fund at the age of 55. He addressed the claims ma
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the Pacific will not allow the climate crisis to define its story. While speaking during the Inaugural Oceania Oration at the University o
It is regrettable that Justice David Ashton-Lewis has chosen to make personal commentary on the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali. This has been stated by Prim
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will pay a visit to India next week where he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. Modi will also host a lunch in honour of the visiting dignitary. The Ind
Five sugarcane farmers in Rakiraki have received a financial lifeline as part of government’s efforts to assist those affected by pre-season burnt cane. While handing over the Burnt Cane Rehabilitation Grant, Min
Good news for unemployed Fijians as the registrations under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) and New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Work Scheme will open on Friday. Ministry of Employment Pe
Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Fiji is facing a rising wave of social challenges — ranging from HIV/AIDS, drug and substance abuse, homelessness, violence against women, to waste management — that are placing immense pressure on communities natio
A Rapid Response Unit will be set up by the Ministry of Information to provide timely and factual updates to the public during crises and natural disasters. Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya revealed the plan
We will fight tooth and nail in the next general election to protect the vision shared by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and himself, a vision rooted in the historic reforms led by Justice Jai Ram Reddy and Rabuka in 19
Prayers have been answered for Neomai Mataikorovatu of Nalele settlement in Taveuni after receiving the keys of her new home from the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development, Sakiasi Ditoka. Mataikorovatu had b
Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya is urging political parties to judge her by her service, stressing that she is committed to her role and focused on delivering results. Speaking on fijivillage Straight Talk w
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the increased funding in the National Budget for Ba and Lautoka Hospital is not for a fixed contract payment to Health Care (Fiji) Pte Limited,
More enforcement should be given to agencies such as the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji to deal with shipping operators, who abandon their vessels at Suva Harbour to ensure greater accountability among shipowners.
Prime Minister Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says seeing more children selling items on the streets late at night shows that the nation, parenthood and the government is failing to deal with this social issue.
Good news, as Lyndhurst Group’s multi-million dollar Koro Development Project at Kalabu’s Tax-Free Zone in Valelevu is expected to create employment opportunities for 15,000 people. The project will see the con
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has stressed that the Online Safety Commission cannot be under the Ministry of Information. Rabuka has made this clear today. /+AUDIO-512587352689e92b3bf987e1af743a.mp3+AUDIO/
Protecting journalists is protecting democracy. We stand with the media. Those were the words of Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya, as she called on police to tighten court security after an attempted attack o
Fijians are set to benefit from stronger protection, greater resilience, and a more inclusive approach to national security under the country’s first-ever National Security Strategy. While speaking at the launch,
A fresh start for street-dwelling and at-risk young men — that's the vision behind a growing partnership between the Government and faith-based organisations. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, S
