Govt planning to have budget consultations with businesses and employers - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are planning to have a number of budget consultations with businesses and employers. Sayed-Khaiyum says businesses p
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New Zealand is COVID-19 free
The last remaining active COVID-19 case has recovered and New Zealand has marked 17 days in a row without a new case. Stuff.co reports that the recent recovery is a pe
Now more than ever the ocean desperately needs our voice - AG
Now more than ever before the ocean desperately needs our voice. This was the message from the Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while delivering his address to
Several people to appear in court today for their alleged involvement in drug related offences
Two men will appear in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today for their alleged involvement in drug related offences. Police say a 39-year-old man has been charged with on
Fiji Water Foundation donates supplies valued at $20,000 to the Ministry for Health
The Fiji Water Foundation today donated a range of supplies valued at $20,000 to support the Ministry of Health’s efforts to stop a second wave of COVID-19 infecti
Discussions underway for Fiji to be included in the travel bubble and Green Lane
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are having continuous discussions with New Zealand and Australia for Fiji to be part of the travel bubble. Sayed-Kha
Dr Raijeli Taga appointed as the new PS for Lands and Mineral Resources
The Public Service Commission, with the agreement of the Prime Minister, has appointed Dr. Raijeli Taga as the new Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources.
Rakiraki Bus Stand Project now on its design phase - Premila Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says that the Rakiraki bus stand project is now on its design phase. Kumar says upon completion, the new Rakiraki Bus Stan
PM opens new $6.3 million Rakiraki Market
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has officially opened the new $6.3 million Rakiraki Market. Bainimarama says the market will have around 320 stalls with 30 beds whi
There are areas Police need to improve on responses to gender based violence - Tudravu
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu says there are areas that the Fiji Police Force needs to improve on and they do have mechanisms in place where their shortf
Police await more medical statements in the investigation of Fiji’s first COVID-19 patient
Police are still waiting for more medical statements before proceeding in the investigation of the 27-year-old flight attendant from Lautoka who was Fiji’s first C
Police officer who was allegedly drunk among the 36 people arrested last night for breach of curfew
36 breach of curfew arrests were made from 10 pm to 5 o’clock this morning which includes a police officer who was allegedly drunk and hired a taxi in Nadi to go t
Tourism Fiji progresses into Stage Two of its Market Re-entry Plan following ongoing ease of restrictions across Fiji's source markets
Tourism Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Stoeckel has confirmed that they have progressed into Stage Two of their Market Re-entry Plan following ongoing opt
More test kits and Personal Protective Equipment expected to arrive next month
More test kits and personal protective equipment is anticipated to arrive in Fiji by the end of next month. The first set of assistance consists of 20,000 COVID-19 te
Seven people arrested for playing soccer in Grantham Road
Seven people who were playing soccer along Grantham Road were arrested yesterday for breaching COVID-19 restrictions on sporting activities. Police Commissioner Sitive
About 500 businesses expecting bankruptcy while another 1,200 businesses expect a decrease in revenue by 75 percent - Faiyaz Koya
About 500 businesses are expecting bankruptcy if the effects of COVID-19 continues for up to another 6 months while another 1,200 businesses have stated that they expect
Police seek further legal advice before Soasoa man will be produced in court
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho confirms that their investigators will be seeking further legal advice before the 54-year-old man from Soasoa in Labasa will be produc
Soasoa man charged with one count of failure to comply with COVID-19 orders
The 54-year-old man from Soasoa in Labasa who had allegedly breached self-quarantine orders after arriving into Fiji has been charged and will be produced in the Labasa M
Blake and Sivo scored a try each as the Eels thrashed the Broncos 34-6
Fiji born Centre Waqa Blake capped off his 100th match in the NRL competition with a try last night as the Parramatta Eels beat the Brisbane Broncos 34-6 at Suncorp Stadi
Fiji’s 9th COVID-19 patient yet to be questioned for breach of Public Health Amendment Act
Police are yet to interview the 54-year-old man from Soasoa in Labasa who returned from a religious gathering in India and spread COVID-19 to a few people in the country.
Qarase and I did not see eye to eye on issues, but that does not diminish my respect towards him
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he was sorry to see that some members of the Opposition cannot summon the decency to grant the Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qaras