30 youths can now earn a living through screen printing with tie & dye
30 youths will now become income generators for their families after completing a three-day training on Mobile Skills Training on screen printing with tie & dye in La
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We always look forward to objective assessment, contributions and objective criticism – AG
‘As government, we always look forward to objective assessment, objective contributions and indeed objective criticism’. This was stated by the Acting Pri
Fiji is committed to elevating our relations with Timor Leste – PM
Fiji is committed to elevating our relations with Timor Leste at all levels and looks forward to expanding collaboration in mutually beneficial areas of cooperation such
Proposed development aims to transform Keiyasi into a urban centre
A proposed development aims to transform Keiyasi into a thriving urban centre that aims to connect Fijians in the region to services — creating economic opportunit
We cannot afford duplication of resources & development partners need to come together as one – AG
Fiji’s development partners need to come together as one as we cannot have duplication of resources as they are limited. This is the call from the Acting Prime
Issue of salary increase for FNU staff and old equipment raised with Acting PM
The issue of salary increase for FNU staff was raised with the Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during a budget consultation at FNU Sama
Fiji secures $150 million loan to support COVID-19 recovery and climate resilience in Fiji
A $150 million Asian Development Bank loan has been approved to help Fiji recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and build resilience against climate and disaster risks. T
Statement by FCOSS on food poverty has been blown out of proportion - AG
There are people who are poor but the statement from the Fiji Council of Social Services regarding food poverty has been blown out of proportion. This has been stated
We need to be able to learn to change our food eating habits – AG
“We need to be able to learn to change our food eating habits as some are too used to roti, purini, babakau, panikeke and bread which are made from imported ingredi
Govt looking at relocating some of their offices out to the Nasinu area
In a bid to help ease the traffic flow between the Suva to Nausori corridor, government is looking at relocating some of their offices out to the Nasinu area and they are
Sayed-Khaiyum writes to the SOE regarding the conduct of some parties and the way the Fiji Sun is conducting the opinion polls
The FijiFirst has written to the Supervisor of Elections regarding their concerns about the way the Fiji Sun is conducting the public opinion polls for the general electi
Maintaining nuclear weapons are a failure of the most basic choice between life or death - PM
Nuclear weapons do not feed us, clothe us or keep out the rising seas. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking in support of the Treat
PM advises Sawani villagers to relocate and not to leave it to the last minute
Sawani villagers in Naitasiri have been advised to relocate if they see that landslides is a continuous issue at the Waimanu River. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama h
Tourism market becoming more competitive- AG
We need to provide the best services to entice tourists to visit our shores as the Tourism market is becoming highly competitive world wide. This was highlighted by th
An arrogant and out-of-touch government – NFP
The National Federation Party has labelled the leadership of the FijiFirst Government as an arrogant and out-of-touch Government when making claims about developments in
Paraquat will never be used in Fiji - PM
Paraquat will never be used in Fiji, no matter the argument. This was made clear by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in a talanoa session during the Naitasiri Provinc
Floriculture industry receive timely boost with donation of refurbished facility
The small floriculture industry in Fiji has received a timely boost with a donation from government and the Integrated Human Resource Development Programme. A refurbis
Fiji introduces sustainable management model for Sea Cucumber/Beche de mer
More is being done to help with the sustainable management of beach de mer that is also an important marine resource for coastal communities. Prime Minister Voreqe Bai
Skills gap consultations held with stakeholders
Stakeholders from the public and private sector including human resource practitioners held discussions with the Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala, on the skills gap
Govt had to borrow money offshore so the economy does not crumble - PM
The people of Naitasiri have heard from the Prime Minister that the Government had to take overseas loans to ensure that the economy did not crumble due to the impact of
We encourage landowners to come forward and make use of their land – FSC CEO
As we travel through the cane belt areas, we note large lots of land suitable for farming lying idle, and we encourage landowners and prospective farmers to come forward