$180 payout for tertiary students has nothing to do with the USP grant - Kumar
The $180 payout for around 30,000 tertiary students has nothing to do with the Fijian Government withholding funds from USP according to Education Minister Premila Kumar.
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Someone is preparing for the elections and this government is doing that with this budget - Gavoka
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says we are definitely heading to elections any day now and it is very much a budget that is preparing the way forward for the government to
AG announces payouts for those earning less than $50,000 based on the number of children in the family
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today announced a number of new measures in the 2022/2023 National Budget to try to cushion the blow for the most vulnerable
Midfield combination of Nayacalevu and Botitu gives more options - Cotter
Vodafone Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter says the midfield combination of captain Waisea Nayacalevu and Vilimoni Botitu is important as it gives him options going into f
New Suva Women’s Unit expected to resume second phase: Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that they are expecting the second phase of the new CWM Suva Women’s Unit or the maternity ward extension to
We have already seen some hotels selling stubbies at $12 again, they have gone back to their old ways - AG
Fiji needs to remain competitive when it comes to tourism, and there have already been cases of some hotels selling a bottle of stubby for $12. Minister for Economy, A
Our pride is on the line – Mapusua
Expect the Samoans to come out firing when they battle it out against the Vodafone Flying Fijians for Pacific rugby supremacy at Churchill Park tomorrow. Coach Seilala
We are not happy with the increase in taxi flag fall charges – Fiji Taxi Association
The Fiji Taxi Association is not happy with the interim charges in taxi fare flag fall announced as they had requested for the drop distance charges to increase from 10 c
Most people hope there is a level of subsidy for food prices – FRIEND Fiji
Most people hope there is a level of subsidy in terms of food prices and the Government with its own analysis is very aware of the issues on the ground and would have mad
2050 Strategy launched to guarantee children’s future and secure a future for the people of the Pacific
The 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent has been launched to secure the well-being of the people, guarantee the future of children and secure a future for the pe
We need to respond to the regional employment preferences – AG
The National Budget has to be able to respond to those regional employment preferences in other countries which has an impact on us as we have our skilled professionals l
Third consecutive start for the in-form Saulo
In-form Vodafone Flying Fijians prop Manasa Saulo has been picked to start in his third consecutive Pacific Nations Cup match when they take on Samoa on Saturday. The
There will be opportunities for Fiji because of Telstra’s participation – Sayed-Khaiyum
There will be opportunities that will emanate for Fiji because of Telstra’s participation in the telecommunications market, according to Minister for Economy and C
Cost of living concerns members of the public
As people await the announcement of the 2022/2023 National Budget tonight, cost of living remains a major issue. People are looking forward to targeted measures in the
Some people did not support me when I started playing soccer – Sindhika
Footballer, Shayal Sindhika says her father always encouraged her to play soccer although there were some who told her that she cannot play with boys. Sindhika who is
There’s every opportunity to win gold if we play to our potential – Gollings
Fiji Airways men’s national 7s coach Ben Gollings says there’s every opportunity to win gold at the Commonwealth Games if the team plays to its potential.
Wong hopes Pacific Island leaders will find a way to resolve the USP issue
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong says they understand there are strong differences of views between different parties regarding funding for USP but she
More than 445 jobs are expected to be created when Maritime Essential Services Centre project is completed in 2024
More than 445 jobs are expected to be created when the $56.2 million worth Maritime Essential Services Centre project is completed in 2024. This was highlighted by Pri
Special activities organised at the Blue Pacific Village in Thurston Garden
As the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum continues at the Grand Pacific Hotel, a Blue Pacific Village has been set up in Thurston Garden where people of the Pacific are showc
Australia welcomes increased US presence in the Pacific
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese has welcomed the increased engagement of the United States in the Pacific region as the US has announced an increased support
FijiFirst GS writes letter of complaint against the People’s Alliance and NFP to the SOE and urges for appropriate action to be taken
FijiFirst General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has written a letter of complaint to the Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem regarding the conduct of the Peopleâ