Fiji has not had a energy policy endorsed by cabinet since 2006 - Syngellakis
It is time now after 17 years to have a new energy policy for Fiji. This was stated by Katerina Syngellakis at the National Economic Summit. Syngellakis says Fiji h
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The Asia Foundation donates human rights related books to the Gospel School of the Deaf
The Asia Foundation has launched five books created in Fiji titled Human Rights and Inclusion of People with Disabilities. The Asia Foundation Regional Representative,
Allowing fundraising does not mean students and parents will pay school fees – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has today clarified that allowing fundraising for schools does not mean that students and parents wi
Self-respect is key for Drua as they bid for a quarterfinal spot
Self-respect is one of the key areas that the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will be looking to focus on as they look to try and keep their hopes alive of securing a quarterf
It is not the purpose of the super-funds reduction to drive the economy, it was a policy of the Govt of the day – FNPF Chair
The board or the management of the Fiji National Provident Fund do not determine whether it should be the purpose of the superannuation-funds reduction to drive the econo
Growing the economy is the best way to reduce poverty and increase prosperity - Gounder
University of the South Pacific Senior Economics Lecturer Neelesh Gounder says growing the economy is the best way to reduce poverty and increase prosperity. While pre
Ministry of Health is doing their best but it is not good enough – Dr. McCaig
Public health care providers do not have the resources to provide all the care that is promoted by the providers and desired and demanded by the public who increasingly w
Winning is the key strategy for Drua against the Chiefs
The key strategy for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua tomorrow is to win so they can improve their standings in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific table. Coach Mick Byr
If we do not grow then we will be creating more debt – RBF Governor
Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor, Ariff Ali says if Fiji is not careful of the measures and focus on fiscal consolidation or revenue, we may end up digging a bigger hole, an
People that squander our money and abuse their offices should be held accountable – Narube
Unity Fiji Leader and former Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor, Savenaca Narube says he wishes that we hold the people that squander our money, abuse their offices and break
We do not have the financial headroom to respond to shocks - Naidu
If we continue as we are, based on World Bank and International Monetary Fund numbers, Fiji will hit a debt to GDP ratio at 100 percent in 10 years. While speaking at
No show by the Opposition at the National Economic Summit
Although the Members of the Opposition were invited to the two day National Economic Summit, none of the FijiFirst Party parliamentarians have shown up this morning. E
It seems there is a political witch-hunt – Sayed-Khaiyum
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is claiming that it seems there is a political witch-hunt in respect to a number of matters. Sayed-Khaiyum made the commen
If a student gets free tertiary education it is only fair that Fiji bonds that student – FRCS CEO
If a student gets free tertiary education it is only fair that Fiji bonds that student. This has been stated by Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO Mark Dixon who say
It is irresponsible of the Govt to transfer funds set aside for specific provisions – Seruiratu
The Opposition has raised questions as to why the coalition government transferred funds set aside for specific provisions to fund the $10 million grant paid to the Unive
School management are now free to fundraise - PM
Fundraising can now be conducted by schools. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka when questioned by the media about schools in maritime areas who stil
About $1.8 billion collected in tax last year – FRCS CEO
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO, Mark Dixon says approximately $1.8 billion was collected in tax last year and this was in line with their forecast. Dixon says th
$300 million investment was done to address water issues in the Lami-Suva-Nausori corridor – Former WAF Chair
$300 million was invested into the Viria Water Project to resolve the water issues in the Lami-Suva-Nausori corridor and people should understand that things do not happe
More women to be encouraged in the MSME sector for development - Kamikamica
We will continue to encourage more women in the Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises for more development and enhancement in the country. This was highlighted by the D
Residents of Lami, Suva, and Nausori continue to face water issues for the past three weeks
Thousands of people living along the Lami-Suva-Nausori corridor are continuing to face water disruptions for almost a month now. Many people have had no water at all f
Shortage of skills is a huge challenge and we must encourage personal and professional growth - Gavoka
Shortage of skills is currently a huge challenge and we need to provide opportunities that encourage personal and professional growth and development for a long-term care