Us being here is a sign that we are also with you – Crown Princess Mary
Us being here is a sign that we are also with you, that we are concerned of what is happening in the world and the impact of climate change and how it is not just affecti
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Review of the Audit Act 1969
There will be a comprehensive review of the 54-year-old Audit Act. Cabinet says the review is intended to modernise the Act which was first enacted as a colonial ordin
New guidelines approved for the preparation, appraisal and approval of Govt’s capital projects
New guidelines have been approved by cabinet for the preparation, appraisal and approval of capital projects under the Public Sector Investment Programme. Cabinet says
Coalition Govt to review Surfing Act 2010
Cabinet has endorsed the review of the Regulation of Surfing Areas Act 2010. The Surfing Decree was promulgated in 2010 to liberate access to any surfing area in Fiji.
Danish Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth in Fiji for her first official visit
The Danish Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth is in the country for her first official visit. Minister for Rural and Maritime Development, and Disaster Management Sakiasi D
Tui Bua and its people visit President and Speaker of Parliament
The President and Tui Macuata, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and the Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu were paid a customary visit from the Vanua o Bua led by its l
Things you learn on the island will be with you throughout your life – Ratu Wiliame
Being island based is a bonus in your education as not only are you pursuing education but the things you learn while growing up on the island will be with you throughout
PM moves into official residence
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has moved into the official residence of the Prime Minister on Ratu Sukuna Road. Rabuka says their home in Namadi Heights has been good
Corrections officers’ salaries are shocking – Turaga
Attorney General Siromi Turaga is shocked to find out the current salary caps of the Fiji Corrections Service officers. During his tour of the Nasinu Corrections facil
Air Terminal Services expects 285 employees to return – Gavoka
Air Terminal Services expects 285 employees to return to work and staff to receive a $5,000 goodwill payment. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe
National Economic Summit calls for the review of the minimum wage
The two day National Economic Summit that ended yesterday acknowledged with concern the increasing cost of living and the slow growth in real incomes. In one of the re
Fiscal Review Committee recommending VAT increase not greater than 15% and removal of zero VAT rating on basic items
It cannot be business as usual, we are recommending VAT to increase to no greater than 15 percent but there will be re-targeted support for the poorer people. That is
Absence of an Economic Summit for 16 years created a monopoly on good ideas – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the absence of a genuine Economic Summit for the last 16 years has created the wrong thinking
A brighter future for Fiji requires us to be united and move away from division – PM
A brighter future for our nation requires our communities to be united and move away from divisions, and we all know what those divisions have done to us. This was Pri
We are focused on having a very successful summit – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says as the Prime Minister has said, all the final details relating to the total expenses and spons
It is irresponsible of the Govt to transfer funds set aside for specific provisions – Seruiratu
The Opposition has raised questions as to why the coalition government transferred funds set aside for specific provisions to fund the $10 million grant paid to the Unive
New Zealand has been a strong friend of Fiji - Kamikamica
New Zealand has been a strong friend of Fiji, providing assistance in times of need and supporting the development efforts. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Mi
Standard Operating Procedure launched to relocate 42 villages affected by climate change
The Coalition Government is committed to ensuring that those who are forced to relocate from their homes due to the adverse impacts of climate change are treated with dig
81% children experienced violence in 2018 – UN Special Rep
Violence against children in Fiji is high and in 2021, 81 percent of the children were experiencing one form of violence in their circle of trust or by their caregiver.
PM appoints new WAF Board
Prime Minister and Public Enterprises Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says in consultation with the Minister for Public Works, he has appointed six highly experienced professio
Danish Crown Princess to be in Fiji next week
The Crown Princess of Denmark, Princess Mary will be visiting Fiji next Tuesday to Thursday. In a statement the Danish Royal House says the visit to Fiji will be partl