NZ commits $10m for budget support and $20m for climate action initiative
The New Zealand Government will be providing $10 million in general budget support and an additional $20 million for flexible climate action initiatives. This has been
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Chaudhry and Kiran clash on the issue of social welfare recipients
The Fiji Labour Party says it is shocked by the statement from Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Sashi Kiran that “many†of the 9
Australian PM Albanese accorded a traditional welcome ceremony
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was accorded a traditional ceremony of welcome at the Blackrock Camp in Nadi, this afternoon. The ceremony was attended by t
Those who probably find it difficult to pay that percentage of taxes are not paying taxes – PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there is a tax threshold so those who are probably finding it difficult to pay that percentage of taxes are not paying taxes. He hi
Retirement age of Municipal Council employees to increase to 60 years
The retirement age of Municipal Council employees will increase from 55 to 60 years as Cabinet has approved that appropriate legislative amendments be made to change the
Students transport assistance threshold to remain at $16,000 and this will be reviewed - PM
The Transport Assistance to students will remain at a combined household income of $16,000, and this threshold will be reviewed. This was stated by Prime Minister Siti
Germany to setup diplomatic mission in Fiji
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Cabinet has agreed to the establishment of the first Diplomatic Mission of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany in Fiji.
Cabinet approves the establishment of the Fiji National Rehabilitation Centre
Cabinet has approved the subsidiary arrangement with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for the project on the establishment of the Fiji National Rehabili
Govt to engage in PPP to provide affordable housing units
The government will be engaging in public-private partnership for the development of affordable housing projects in the Central and Western Division. While making an a
NZ Foreign Affairs Minister coming to Fiji for bilateral meetings
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will hold bilateral meetings with Fiji this week. The visit will be her first to the country since the election of t
Three RFMF and one Police investigation conducted into the 2000 coup found no evidence of wrongdoing by Tarakinikini
The Fijian government states that the three RFMF and one Police investigation conducted into the 2000 coup found no evidence of wrongdoing by Lt Colonel Filipo Tarakiniki
AG concerned about the number of elderly people cared for in prison
Attorney General Siromi Turaga says one of the things that clearly stood out from his visit to the Fiji Corrections Service in Walu Bay is the number of elderlies being c
China reaffirms support for Fiji
The Chinese Ambassador to Fiji has reaffirmed the Chinese Government’s commitment in addressing common challenges and exploring opportunities for resilient recover
All Ministers are on 20% reduced salary while allowance deductions will be done soon - Professor Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the Prime Minister and Ministers are on a 20% reduced salary. When questioned by fijivillage
Kumar questions recent appointments, Radrodro says they are nothing out of the ordinary
Former Education Minister and Opposition MP Premila Kumar has claimed that the recent appointments in the Education Ministry are questionable, lacks transparency and are
Tikoduadua should be humble enough to admit his mistake -Naupoto
Opposition MP Viliame Naupoto says Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua is missing the point again, and Tikoduadua has confirmed in his response that he expressed his
PM stresses the importance of keeping promises in Yasawa
The coalition government will look into the issues that villagers continue to face. This was stated by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during his visit to the village o
Tikoduadua says he did not interfere in any Police operations
Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says he did not interfere with any police operations while Opposition Member Viliame Naupoto says Tikoduadua is again overreachin
Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara back in the country after almost 12 years
Former senior officer of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara is back in the country after almost 12 years. Mara is the only surviving son
Problems in the economy cannot be fixed by appointing committees and holding summits- Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says the problems in the economy cannot be fixed by appointing committees and holding summits and that the Deputy Prime Ministe
Chaudhry concerned over warning of tax increases
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has expressed serious concerns at the warning from Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad that tax increases are “inevi