Nemani urges overseas workers to seek help before disengaging
The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations is working through its Country Liaison Officers (CLOs) in Australia to establish contact with a Fijian na
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Govt needs to urgently look at PALM Scheme as it is a documented driver of Fiji's skills loss - Bernard
As Fiji continues to have a skills gap crisis and the country continues to supply workers to Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility or PALM Scheme, the
FCEF CEO says Fiji’s labour market not working for local employers
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO, Edward Bernard says Fiji needs to do more to reintegrate workers returning from overseas seasonal employment schemes back into
Fiji’s skills gap in the workforce has reached a crisis point - Bernard
The identification of 95 distinct skills in the National Skills Gap Survey Report, including chefs, IT technicians, accountants, electricians and machine operators, highl
This is not the climate for a $8 an hour increase in living wage - Bernard
Following the call made by the Fiji Trades Union Congress for the living wage to be increased to $8 an hour, the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation Chief Executive, E
25 jobs created as CK Mega Bargain opens new Labasa outlet
The opening of the new CK Mega Bargain outlet in Labasa has created 25 jobs for people in the North.Speaking to fijivillage News, Manager Rakesh Kumar says people can now
Businesses say finding skilled workers remains a major challenge, 15,500 Fijians migrated overseas between Jan 2023 and Feb 2024
Foreign worker employment in Fiji has increased by 79 percent between 2022 and 2025, highlighting growing pressure on businesses to fill critical skills shortages. This
Fiji’s workforce under strain as 11% of employers seek foreign workers
Nearly 11 percent of employers applied for work permits between August 2023 and January 2025, with approximately 6,460 permits issued in critical sectors such as construc
Employment Ministry launches communication strategy to tackle misinformation
Fijians are expected to benefit from better access to accurate employment information following the launch of the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relat
False News Alert - PS Employment not in custody
The Permanent Secretary of Employment Maritino Nemani is not in police custody and allegations of an assault on a Ministry employee is false. This follows an incident
Employment Bill set for Parliament next month after extended review
The Employment Relations Bill 2025 is currently before the Parliamentary Standing Committee for scrutiny and will be tabled in Parliament next month following completion
Firms with 20 plus workers required to set up safety committees
Workplaces employing 20 or more workers are required by law to register their operations and establish a health and safety committee every year by March 31st. Mohammed
Singh calls for stronger employer-worker dialogue to boost workplace safety and productivity
The Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh has highlighted the urgent need for stronger psychosocial dialogue between employers and
Civil servants to report to work despite weather conditions
All civil servants are expected to report to work today. This has been highlighted by the Ministry of Civil Service following the advice from the Ministry of Rural and Ma
Workers to be paid double for working during Easter holidays - PS Employment
Employers are being reminded that workers required to work during the Easter public holidays must be paid double.The Permanent Secretary for Employment, Productivity and
$50M True Mart Complex opens in Nepani employing 50-70 people
Today marks a historic occasion for people residing in Laqere and nearby communities following the official opening of the $50 million True Mart Complex which will als
Fiji and New Zealand review Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme to improve worker benefits
The Recognised Seasonal Employer work scheme continues to provide strong support for many Fijian families, particularly in rural areas. This has been highlighted as offic
Fiji lost around 100,000 people to overseas opportunities in recent years - Immanuel
The Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development, Esrom Immanuel has highlighted the ongoing challenge of skilled worker migration, revealing that Fiji has los
$6.9M paid in compensation for 590 workplace and school accident cases since June 2024
More than $6.9 million has been paid out to 590 victims of workplace and school accidents since June 2024, highlighting the scale of injuries affecting Fijian workers and
Fiji strengthens youth counseling and sports integrity initiatives
Youths can pursue a career in counseling where they can provide support to young people who may be facing social, emotional or personal challenges as the Ministry for You
Unemployment and migration of skilled workers need urgent action - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that a five-year National Strategic Human Resource Plan is being formulated to address youth unemployment, which will align human