Travel bubble talks continue however discussions are quite delicate - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says talks continue with Australia and New Zealand about the travel bubble however the talks are at a delicate stage. While s
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Govt will assist those people who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 and whose FNPF funds are now depleted - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government will step in to pay $220 a fortnight as part of the unemployment benefit to any FNPF member who has lost the
Fraudulent real estate agents con university students
Incidences of rental fraud have surfaced in the last few weeks with university students falling victims to individuals purporting to be real estate agents or caretakers,
About 10,000 people have their welfare payments suspended until they submit their forms
The Director of Social Welfare says welfare payments of about 10,000 people who were previously receiving the allowances, has been suspended as they have not filled in th
FCCC commends some businesses for passing down duty reductions
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has commended Tappoos, Burger King and McDonalds for reducing the prices of their products to reflect the reductions and ex
Pig Association raises concerns about imported Australian pork
The President of the Fiji Pig Association, Simon Cole has expressed concern over the import of pork from Australia at a price to Fiji that is lower than what is sold in A
3 senior prefects charged with assaulting a 17-year-old student
3 senior prefects of a Suva based school will be produced in the Suva Magistrates Court after they were charged with allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old student from the s
Chanel Home of Compassion thanks the people for their generous support to assist the residents
The sisters from Chanel Home of Compassion have thanked the many people who have come forward to assist them from last week after it was highlighted they were in need of
No layoffs at Carpenters Fiji Limited
Carpenters Fiji Limited has today confirmed that there will be no staff layoffs at the MH Supermarkets, MH Homemaker and Carpenters Hardware outlets. Carpenters Fiji L
WAF Urges Proper Disposal of Rubbish After Finding Tyre In Pump Store water during the dry season – WAF CEO
The Water Authority of Fiji is urging Fijians to dispose of their rubbish properly, after finding a tyre lodged in a pump at one of their Raw Water Pumping Stations which
Nawaikula facing charge before Independent Legal Services Commission
Lawyer and SODELPA parliamentarian Niko Nawaikula is now facing charges relating to professional misconduct. Nawaikula’s case has been called before the Indepen
10 of the 20 victims who were allegedly raped or sexually assaulted in July were under the age of 18 years
10 of the 20 victims who were allegedly raped or sexually assaulted in July this year were under the age of 18 years. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Man charged with robbing and raping a 60-year-old woman
A 28-year-old man who allegedly robbed a 60-year-old woman, has also been charged with raping the woman. The DPP’s Office says the alleged incident occurred whi
Two men allegedly drug and rape a woman in Lautoka after meeting her on Facebook
Two men have been charged with the rape and sexual assault of a 22-year-old woman whom they met on Facebook. The DPP’s Office says the two men aged 21 years had
Ronald Prasad appointed as Acting CEO of Vodafone Fiji
Vodafone Fiji has today announced the appointment of Ronald Prasad as its Acting Chief Executive Officer. Prasad has previously held Chief Commercial and Operating Off
Budget allocations are expected to nudge consumer and business confidence and stimulate domestic demand over the next few months – RBF Governor
Governor and Chairman of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Board, Ariff Ali says targeted changes to the tax regime, increased allocations to critical social and economic sectors
66-year-old man dies in border quarantine facility in Lautoka
A 66-year-old man who was Fiji’s first border quarantine case, has passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has c
Please come forward and assist Chanel Home of Compassion
People are requested to come forward and assist the Chanel Home of Compassion located at Princes Road in Tamavua - mainly in giving adult diapers as they need this to loo
2020/2021 National Budget Passed
Parliament has passed the 2020/2021 National Budget. The bill for an Act to appropriate a sum of $3, 211,019,121 for the ordinary services of Government for the year e
You cannot increase taxes and cut civil servants’ pay if people are hurting - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says you cannot increase taxes and cut civil servants’ pay if people are hurting, and a 10 percent civil service salary c
Fiji 15s coach interested in Sotutu, Hodgman, Sowakula, Bower and Mataele for 8 nations tournament
Flying Fijians Coach, Vern Cotter is keen to lure several Super Rugby prospects and has assembled a quality New Zealand-led coaching team as he prepares to guide Fiji in