Australian Govt to upgrade Suva Primary School
Great news for students of Suva Primary School as the Government of Australia will be funding the upgrading and refurbishment of the school. The announcement was made
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Australia to invest $47M on school infrastructure and another $10M for Rural Electrification Fund
Good news as Australia has announced another social infrastructure program of $47 million to carry out work to design and build infrastructure that is cyclone-resistant,
Australia commits $14.5m for CWM Hospital infrastructure upgrade
Services at the CWM Hospital are expected to improve as the Government of Australia has committed another $14.5 million for infrastructure upgrades for the hospital. T
Australian Govt warns of potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks
The Australian Government has updated it’s travel advisory for Fiji as they have stated for Australians travelling to Fiji to be alert to the potential risks arou
Australian Govt in contact with Fiji after serious exploitation claims under PALM Scheme
The Australian Government confirms they are in contact with the Fiji Government on the allegations of exploitation, racism and bullying of Fijian workers under the Pacifi
Alleged employment conditions and issues under PALM Scheme are being looked at - Singh
The Fiji government through the Employment Ministry will be visiting our Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) workers in October to meet with their Australian counter
PALM Scheme : Claims emerge of modern day slavery filled with racism, bullying, and unsafe and unhealthy conditions
Following the death of a Fijian woman who was under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Visa 403, serious allegations are being raised in relation to Fijians wor
Australian Govt donates $100,000 in tools for vocational training
Six vocational schools in the Central Division are set to benefit from a $100,000 donation of tools from the Australian Government which was facilitated through the Vuval
Fiji gains access to Australia’s C27J aircraft for humanitarian and surveillance missions under new MOU
Fiji will now be able to use Australia’s C27J aircraft for humanitarian assistance, air transport, and aerial surveillance missions after the Fijian Government sig
Fiji's commitment to global peace bolstered by Australian-supplied Bushmasters
The 14 Bushmasters Protected Mobility Vehicles handed over to the Fiji Military Force by the Australian Government will help to ensure the safety of our peacekeepers and
Fiji gets $33M from Australia to improve education infrastructure
Fiji’s commitment to improve education infrastructure has received a boost as Australia will be providing $33 million for the Fiji Social Infrastructure Program.
Australian Defence Force Chief commends Fijian troops
The Fijian soldiers who participated in the training conducted by the Australian Defence Force were commended by the Australian Defence Force Chief, General Angus Campbel
DPM Prasad to be the first leader from Pacific Island Countries to open the Australasian AID Conference
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, will be the first leader from Pacific island countries to be invited to open the 2023 Australa
AIFFP Australia gives AUD72m for renewal and resealing of roads throughout Fiji
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific is financing AUD72 million to support the Fiji Government and the Fiji Roads Authority in the renewal and
Australians developing a taste for kava
Australians are developing a taste for kava and enjoying the culture around the Fijians who introduced it to them. Since the Australian Government allowed the commerci
Aus to provide $81.5m in budget support for 2022/23 financial year
The Australian Government will be providing $81.5 million in budget support for this financial year. While speaking after meeting Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Al
Albanese coming for a short visit to Fiji
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese is coming to Fiji and will have bilateral talks with his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuka. He will be traditionally welc
Australian Govt announces $620 million program for a healthy region
The Australian Government has announced a $620 million program over the next 5 years for the partnership for a healthy region, which will support a range of initiatives.
New govt has sent some quite clear and firm messages about the principles it upholds – Prof. Medcalf
Fiji is an important place whether Fijians want that to be the case or not. This was stated by Australian National University’s National Security College Head,
Australians played a crucial role in Fiji's tourism recovery - Daurewa
Fiji-Australia bilateral relations have soared to new heights under the Vuvale partnership with strengthened people-to-people links and a renewed sense of commitment towa
It is an important time to support democratic governance - Williams
Australian High Commission Charge d' Affaires John Williams says the security of the Pacific is in the hands of the Pacific people, and strong democratic governance will