Women leaders and journalists have been urged to build the confidence to challenge the status quo and ask difficult questions in the interest of stronger leadership, tran
Access to information and women’s participation in holding government agencies accountable will be highlighted during a side event of the 8th Pacific Islands News
Fiji’s humanitarian efforts rely on strong partnerships between Government, communities, volunteers and organisations as the country continues to face increasing d
The Fiji Council of Social Services says while the allocation of over $200 million for social welfare in the 2026/2027 National Budget is a positive step, the key issue r
The Fiji Council of Social Services (FCOSS) is urging the Government to ensure the upcoming National Budget provides adequate support for vulnerable communities as concer
The Fiji Council of Social Services (FCOSS) is calling on Government to prioritise vulnerable communities, mental health services and climate resilience programmes in the
Following the findings of a comprehensive multi-week market surveillance exercise by the Consumer Council of Fiji that consumers are grappling with a growing form of â
The Fiji Council of Social Services has welcomed the Government’s recent decision to increase social welfare support, saying it comes at a crucial time as families
The Fiji Council of Social Services has warned that the National Referendum Bill, while strong on procedure and anti-fraud safeguards, falls short of international democr
The government should consider issuing education vouchers instead of cash for back-to-school assistance to prevent misuse and ensure the support benefits children as inte
As consultations on electricity tariffs begin today, the Fiji Council of Social Services says it believes the current round of consultations will provide fresh insights i
Widespread distrust in both traditional and modern leadership structures is driving disengagement, and communities cited limited transparency and weak accountability.This
The Fiji Council of Social Services has welcomed the reduction in VAT to 12.5 percent, increase in social welfare assistance and funding for Ministry of Rural Development
The Fiji Council of Social Services commends the coalition government for the speed at which they were able to produce the National Development Plan 2025-2029, but Direc
Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga and Fiji Public Service Association General Secretary, Judith Kotobalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk W
As people wait for the 2024/2025 National Budget announcement tomorrow morning, the Fiji Council of Social Services is hoping for a budget that will prioritise addressing
The National Union of Workers are calling for a 20 percent increase in their pay. While speaking at the Fiji Council of Social Services and Fiji Public Service Associa
The Fiji Public Service Association and Fiji Council of Social Services are calling for an across the board pay rise for civil servants and the implementation of the new
The Fiji Council of Social Services and Fiji Public Service Association have today launched an online petition against the hike in salaries and benefits of the Cabinet Mi
The Fiji Council of Social Services reiterates to the elected leaders that despite the determination made last week and the subsequent gazetting of that resolution, their
The Fiji Council of Social Services is disappointed that Parliament approved the salary increases for the President, Speaker, Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs in th