Bainimarama commissions new Naviavia Crossing
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has opened the new Naviavia Crossing in the Province of Macuata in Vanua Levu to bolster the economy, improve access to education and bo
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Students continue to sell food on the streets of Suva during school hours and at night
It has been noticed that some school aged children continue to sell food in Suva and surrounding areas during school hours and at night. In one case, when asked by fij
Dream comes true for Nakalou, Bulu and Naocobele villagers as they have power for the first time
It was a dream come true for Nakalou villagers in Vanua Levu as the Government connected the village to their new electricity grid, the Nakalou Grid Extension that was co
Guardians can apply for the Inflation Mitigation Assistance from next Wednesday - AG
Good news for guardians as they will be able to apply for the Inflation Mitigation Assistance from next Wednesday. Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum made the an
Ministry exploring options on how genuine guardians can be assisted through the Inflation Mitigation Assistance – PS Economy
Permanent Secretary for Economy, Shiri Gounder says the Ministry is mindful that there are genuine guardians that need to be assisted through the $180 per child Inflation
Credit Corporation Fiji donates $5,000 to Fiji Red Cross
Credit Corporation (Fiji) Pte Limited has handed over a cheque of $5,000 to Fiji Red Cross Society to mark its 30th anniversary. FRCS National President, Sala Toganiva
Saukarasa’s heroic act saves three fishermen after their boat capsized near Vomo Island
The heroic act of Ravinasaga Saukarasa has given new lease of life to three fishermen from Natabua, Lautoka who were desperately hanging onto their boat which capsized ne
Ahava to start human library projects to combat suicides
Ahava Project Fiji will launch a new human library project soon, where a street dweller will be able to choose someone from a group of people to talk to. The project F
Some people on the streets due to the rise in cost of living – Senito
Some of the street dwellers come on the streets as a family because of the rise in the cost of living. This was stated by the Founder and Leader of Ahava Project Fiji
Families in Bua receive timely assistance
50 families in Lekutu, Nasarawaqa and nearby areas in Bua have each received $300 through Save the Children Australia and Save the Children Fiji in an effort to improve l
Lote Tuqiri to assist Pacific workers under the Labour Mobility scheme in Australia
Former NRL and Wallabies star Lote Tuqiri will now help workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme to make a smooth transition in Australia after being en
$100 unemployment assistance extended to Taveuni, Qamea and Rabi
People living in Taveuni, Qamea and Rabi Island can now apply for the $100 unemployment assistance as Government has extended the scheme to these areas. Applications w
Solar power plants to be constructed in Taveuni and Ovalau thanks to Korea
Solar power plants are expected to be constructed in Taveuni and Ovalau through funds provided by the Republic of Korea to the Korea/Pacific Islands Forum Fund. While
Ram Lakhan Park will soon have a new volleyball court
People from Samabula, Nabua and nearby areas will soon benefit from a volleyball court at the Ram Lakhan Park. The cost of the volleyball court is $46,810.05 which has
About 99.9% of FDB customers have come out of the grace period for loan repayment – Minam
About 99.9% of Fiji Development Bank customers have come out the grace period for loan repayment and are at least paying their monthly interest rates. FDB’s CEO
15,000 affected Fijians in Vanua Levu have received their $100 unemployment assistance
15,000 affected Fijians in Vanua Levu have received their $100 unemployment assistance from the Fijian Government as part of the first batch of payments. $1.5 million
New gym set for Nasamila Rugby Club
Rugby performance for the Nasamila Rugby Club in Kiuva, Bau, Tailevu is expected to be further enhanced after the players received a new set of gym equipment from the Off
Women of Nabudrau, Tailevu receive timely assistance
It was a joyous occasion for 40 active members of the Nabudrau Women’s Group in Tailevu after receiving a grant to help kick start income generating projects. W
Around 37,000 applications for the one-off $100 assistance for the North
Around 37,000 people living in the Northern Division have applied for Government’s one-off $100 unemployment assistance. Applications for the assistance closed
Govt extends application deadline for North payment
People in the North who are unemployed now have time until 5pm this Friday to apply for the Government’s $100 unemployment assistance. The application closed ye
First batch of refunds for Lagilagi Housing approved as application deadline is extended
The first batch of refunds to people who applied for the Lagilagi Housing Units has been approved by the Ministry of Housing. A payment in excess of $66,000 has been p