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Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has made it clear that the current water problems can be fixed in the next 5 to 7 years. As residents along the Lami-Suva-Nausori corridor face disruptions to water supply due to lac
Cabinet has approved the amnesty period on interest payable from ratepayers in arrears. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the amnesty is intended to facilitate the recovery of principal rates owed by residential
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has today confirmed that cabinet has approved the review of the name change policy implemented by amendments to the Interpretation Act and the Electoral (Registration of Voters) Act.
The coalition government has approved the review of the opening hours of nightclubs in relation to the permitted hours during which liquor can be sold. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says cabinet has decided that
Cabinet has approved the amnesty period on interest payable from ratepayers in arrears. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the amnesty is intended to facilitate the recovery of principal rates owed by residential
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says because of the increased demand for women’s unpaid care work, particularly during and after the pandemic, women make up 12 percent of the unemployed, compared to 5 percent of the po
More people leave Fiji than those who are coming in and if Fiji has a population of a million, between 200,000 to 300,000 are living outside of Fiji. This has been highlighted by Minister for Immigration, Pio Tikod
Currently, there are 142 children under State care because they have been victims of abuse and are at risk in their own families and homes. In his Easter message, Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says despite all th
Easter brings hope, new beginnings and eternal life, made possible by Jesus Christ who loved us enough to die in our place. In his Easter message, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says some may celebrate with a feast
Let us remember and reach out to our suffering countrymen, women, elders, widows, widowers and children, and see in them the redemption message of Easter, and the dignified compassion of Christ. In his Easter messa
$889,234.84 in taxpayers money was paid to Vatis Communications by the Department of Information until the termination of their contract earlier this year. Prime Minister and Minister Information, Sitiven
If a worker is employed this Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday, then a worker is entitled to double pay. This has been clarified by Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Agni
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says they are a government that will listen to the people and are committed to working for the people and their future. While speaking during th
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says any changes to laws affecting iTaukei land should be widely consulted and decided on by the iTaukei landowners. While speaking during the d
The iTaukei Land Trust Budget Amendment Act commonly known as Bill 17 has been repealed in parliament today without any contribution from the Opposition during the debate. The Opposition also did not vote. The
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act is also a win for the opposition. While speaking after the Act was repealed today, Rabuka says the opposition will have freedo
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica says it is clear the FijiFirst Government wanted to also control the distribution network of all the media broadcasters by bringing in the Walesi n
The story of Walesi is a classic example of government overreach, excessive control, wastage and mismanagement – and because of government overreach - $125 million of taxpayers money is wasted. Those are the word
After Government intervention, Fiji Airways is prepared to reinstate 212 employees laid off at the time of the pandemic crisis. This has been highlighted by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in his national address.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says plans have been taking shape since the start of the year for creating new developments and income in agriculture. Rabuka says similarly, they are moving to revitalise the sugar i
