12 percent of the unemployed are women – PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says because of the increased demand for women’s unpaid care work, particularly during and after the pandemic, women make up 12 perc
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20 to 30% Fijians are living overseas - Tikoduadua
More people leave Fiji than those who are coming in and if Fiji has a population of a million, between 200,000 to 300,000 are living outside of Fiji. This has been hig
142 children under State care because they have been victims of abuse – PM
Currently, there are 142 children under State care because they have been victims of abuse and are at risk in their own families and homes. In his Easter message, Prim
Easter brings hope, new beginnings and eternal life - PM
Easter brings hope, new beginnings and eternal life, made possible by Jesus Christ who loved us enough to die in our place. In his Easter message, Prime Minister Sitiv
Let us remember and reach out to our suffering countrymen this Easter – Prof. Prasad
Let us remember and reach out to our suffering countrymen, women, elders, widows, widowers and children, and see in them the redemption message of Easter, and the dignifi
$889,234.84 in taxpayers money paid to Vatis Communications by the Department of Information
$889,234.84 in taxpayers money was paid to Vatis Communications by the Department of Information until the termination of their contract earlier this year. P
Singh reminds employers that double pay to be paid to workers on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday
If a worker is employed this Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday, then a worker is entitled to double pay. This has been clarified by Minister for Employmen
We are a government that will listen to the people – Professor Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says they are a government that will listen to the people and are committed to working for the peopl
Any changes to laws affecting iTaukei land should be widely consulted and decided on by the iTaukei landowners – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says any changes to laws affecting iTaukei land should be widely consulted and decided on by the iTa
iTaukei Land Trust Budget Amendment Act repealed without any contribution from Opposition during debate
The iTaukei Land Trust Budget Amendment Act commonly known as Bill 17 has been repealed in parliament today without any contribution from the Opposition during the debate
Repealing of the Media Act is also a win for the opposition – PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act is also a win for the opposition. While speaking after the Act was repealed tod
Walesi was brought in to control the media distribution network - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica says it is clear the FijiFirst Government wanted to also control the distribution network of all t
$125 million of taxpayers money wasted on Walesi - Kamikamica
The story of Walesi is a classic example of government overreach, excessive control, wastage and mismanagement – and because of government overreach - $125 million
After Government intervention, Fiji Airways is prepared to reinstate 212 employees – Rabuka
After Government intervention, Fiji Airways is prepared to reinstate 212 employees laid off at the time of the pandemic crisis. This has been highlighted by Prime Mini
Plans taking shape for creating new developments and income in agriculture – Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says plans have been taking shape since the start of the year for creating new developments and income in agriculture. Rabuka says simil
Before the creation of the new Fiji, there will be some financial pain – Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the government is acutely aware that before the creation of the new Fiji, they must first deal with big challenges and problems - suc
We must prepare ourselves for the findings of the Fiscal Review Committee and the country may not receive good news – PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says we must brace and prepare ourselves for the findings of the Fiscal Review Committee by the first week in May and adds the country may
Govt is engaged on changing the law so women can use their name of preference - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says your government is engaged on changing the Electoral Registration of Voters Amendment Act so women can use their name of preference.
TELS debt to be forgiven on the basis that students will do service to the country through bonding provisions - PM
The Coalition Government says it is undeterred on its promise to forgive the TELS debt on the basis that students will do service to the country through bonding provision
There has been a relentless attack on public institutions since December - Naupoto
FijiFirst Party MP, Viliame Naupoto claims that there has been a relentless attack on public institutions since December last year however Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka
I’m being unfairly criticised for helping a vulnerable and depressed young man in a personal capacity – Turaga
Attorney General, Siromi Turaga says he is being unfairly criticised for being a Good Samaritan and stepping in to help a vulnerable and depressed young man in a personal