FDB signs $7m loan guarantee agreement with ADF
The French Development Agency and the European Union are providing a $7 million loan guarantee to the Fiji Development Bank through the issuance of the EURIZ guarantee th
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We want to make sure there is representation on the boards from the political parties but they must be qualified – Gavoka
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka says they must remember that they have a coalition government in place and they want to m
Police investigate a case where a foreign national was robbed at the Nabua roundabout
Nabua Police are investigating an incident where a foreign national was robbed at the Nabua roundabout. The suspect allegedly opened the back door of the woman's car,
Indian Minister of State for External Affairs reaffirms India’s strong commitment to working closely with Fiji
Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh has reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to working closely with Fiji in its developmental
We will not solve all the heartaches of the past in a week – Prof. Prasad
We will not solve all the heartaches of the past in a week and much work remains to be done, but it marked the end of an ugly chapter in our lives and the dawn of a new e
Girmit Day parade starts in Suva City
The Girmit Day parade to Albert Park has started in Suva City. The float is expected to arrive at the Park at about 9.15am where Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Ind
Hindu folk songs unites the Hindu and iTaukei communities - Masiloa
Prominent bhajan singer Noa Masiloa Junior says Hindu folk songs unites the Hindu and iTaukei community and it is important for everyone to stay united in Fiji Masiloa
Girmit songs should be introduced in the school curriculum – Chand
Girmit songs should be introduced in the primary and secondary school curriculum, or there will come a day that it will be forgotten. This has been highlighted by FNU
Girmit Day expenditure is justified – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the significance of Girmit Day cannot be underestimated and the expenditure is justified. W
President reminds Fiji U-20 football team to listen to the coaches and follow instructions
President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has reminded the national Under 20 football team to listen to the coaches and follow their instructions while representing Fiji. The
Bainimarama and Qiliho's abuse of office trial to begin in July
The abuse of office trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho will begin on the 17th of July.
Relationship between FTUC and Govt has improved - Anthony
Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary Felix Anthony says the relationship between the government and the union has certainly improved as the government has reinst
265 fired ATS workers to be back at work soon
265 Air Terminal Services workers who were laid off during COVID-19 three years ago will be starting work soon after an agreement signed between the ATS Board and Federat
More than 150 new knowledge pieces on Girmit expected to be imparted during Girmit Conference
Fijians will get to see 150 or so new knowledge pieces on Girmit being imparted as well as experienced Surinamese musicians among various activities during the two day Gi
Navua Hospital without water since last Thursday
Patients and staff at the Navua Hospital have been without water supply since last Thursday as the hospital’s internal booster pump has malfunctioned, which is exp
FRA suspends rip and remake programme until next financial year
The Fiji Roads Authority has suspended the rip and remake programme under which roads were being repaired and improved and will be fully resurrected in the new financial
Calls made to automatically grant citizenship to the iTaukei listed on the VKB and residing overseas
iTaukei who are overseas citizens listed on the Vola ni Kawa Bula (Native Lands Register) should be allowed to automatically become Fijian citizens by virtue of the fact
Govt would probably collect about $200 to $220m if 0% VAT on basic items is taken off – Naidu
Our recommendation is unfortunately, VAT will need to go up but not for the personal income tax threshold to come down. This has been highlighted by Fiscal Review Comm
Consumer Council alerts people of residential rental scam after woman claims to be landlady
People are being alerted to refrain from making residential bond and rental payment without verifying if they are dealing with the real property owner or an authorized ag
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum granted bail
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has been granted bail by Chief Magistrate Waleen George. Sayed-Khaiyum is charged with one count of abuse of office. It
FNPF to cease COVID-19 Micro Business Assistance next Friday
The Fiji National Provident Fund will cease its COVID-19 Micro Business Assistance next Friday after assisting 168 members withdraw a total of $905,231.62 since October,