Fiji domestic tuna industry contributes $200 million to the GDP - Ravu
Fiji’s domestic tuna industry has contributed $200 million towards Fiji’s GDP and employs over 16,000 Fijians with around 1,677 people as crew on offshore f
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Fiji to host Spartan trifecta event for 3 years and get a direct economic benefit of $36 million – Gavoka
Fiji will be hosting the Spartan trifecta event in November this year and it is expected to bring in approximately $12 million per annum as direct economic benefit. Th
PM to deliver national address at 6pm
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka will deliver a national address at 6pm this evening. Rabuka will update the people of the country on developments as the People's Coali
FijiFirst claims hardly any turnout at consultations by the newly appointed Fiscal Review Committee
The FijiFirst Party has claimed that there is hardly any turnout at consultations by the newly appointed Fiscal Review Committee while Minister for Finance Professor Bima
President visits the Vunivalu Na Tui Kaba
President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere yesterday visited the Vunivalu Na Tui Kaba Ratu Epenisa Cakobau on Bau Island. Accompanied by the First Lady, Madam Filomena Katoniv
Prof. Prasad needs to cut out this constant moaning - Chaudhry
The war of words continues between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad and Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry. In a statement
Tarakinikini sworn in as Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations in New York
Former Republic of Fiji Military Forces spokesperson,(Retired) Colonel Filipo Tarakinikini, is the new Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations in New York.
Govt to enable Bureau of Stats to collect ethnic data – Prof. Prasad
The government has decided to make the Fiji Bureau of Statistics more independent and will review the Statistics Act and adequately resource the organisation so that they
Cabinet approves the establishment of the Fiji National Emergency Response Team Mechanism
Cabinet has approved the establishment of a National Emergency Response Team Mechanism. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the mechanism will facilitate the rapid d
99 year leases for residents of Ledrusasa, Cuvu and Waidamudamu
Good news for 451 families residing in Ledrusasa in Nadi, Cuvu and Waidamudamu near Koronivia as they will be issued with a long-term tenure leases of 99 years after Cabi
Cabinet decides that the whole Media Industry Development Act will be repealed
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that cabinet has approved the tabling of a Bill to repeal the Media Industry Development Act 2010 in Parliament. Rabuka says th
Over 700 applications received for 11 Permanent Secretary positions
Over 700 applications have been received for 11 Permanent Secretary positions. Public Service Commission Chairperson, Luke Rokovada says the PSC Commissioners together
PM leads government reguregu for Ratu Epeli Ganilau
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka led a government delegation last night to pay their last respects to Ratu Epeli Ganilau who passed away earlier this month. Rabuka was a
Consultations will be held about maintaining the land bank or not - Vosarogo
As a responsible government, we will consult with the people about maintaining the land bank or not. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo highlig
PM rejects recommendation for him to attend COP28 and could send Seruiratu instead
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has rejected a recommendation for him to go to the COP28 meeting in December and he is thinking of sending Opposition MP, Inia Seru
Prof.Prasad and Chaudhry engage in war of words on what is being done regarding the rising cost of living
The war of words on what is being done regarding the rising cost of living and salary or wage increases continues between the Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasa
PM speaks to Sugar Minister on Walesi outburst
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and Attorney General, Siromi Turaga met with Minister for Sugar, Charan Jeath Singh in relation to Singh’s comments on Walesi in a
Chaudhry is becoming an unnecessary nuisance in a clear government process – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the government will make the final decision on what would be in the National Budget after all
Remittance inflows is one of our highest foreign exchange earners - Rabuka
Remittance inflows from our sportsmen and women contracted abroad is one of our highest foreign exchange earners with remittances between $30m and $60m annually.Prime Min
Tuwai and Nagasau win Fiji Sportsman and Sportswoman awards
Former national 7s captain's Jerry Tuwai and Rusila Nagasau both scooped the Fiji Sportsman and the Fiji Sportswoman of the Year at the 2022 Fiji Sports Awards last night
Deputy PM assures people of Rotuma govt’s commitment to improving critical infrastructure
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka gave his reassurance to the people of Rotuma of the Coalition Government’s co