Acting PM officially welcomes US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum this afternoon officially welcomed the US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken. Sayed-Khaiyum was joined by the Minister fo
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US Secretary of State expected to meet senior government officials this afternoon
US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken is expected to meet senior Fijian government officials this afternoon. This will be the first visit by a US Secretary of State
FRIEND wants Seruiratu to focus on assisting people that desperately need help instead of making willy nilly allegations
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development (FRIEND) says allegations being made willy nilly by the Minister for National Disaster Management Inia Ser
Japan gives $6m to Fiji for the procurement of equipment for fisheries, agriculture and waterways
The Government of Japan has formalized a grant worth $6 million to Fiji which will enable the procurement of heavy machinery equipment for fisheries, agriculture and wate
No law in place to say no jab no vote for the next elections
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Elections, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has clarified that there is no such law in place that states there is a ‘No Jab No Vote Policy
Acting PM announces progressive lifting of COVID restrictions
Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says from tomorrow, public service vehicles can operate at full capacity, which include buses, mini-buses, carriers and taxis ho
US Secretary of State to travel to Fiji and meet Bainimarama
US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken will travel to Fiji and meet Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama. This will be the first visit by a US Secretary of State to Fi
There are no excuses and we are addressing issues – Acting PM
Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there are no excuses and they are addressing the issues and concerns raised by people. He is responding to NFP Leader Pr
Acting PM claims CFL has lost its independence after he was questioned on Shamima Ali raising concerns on COVID-19 protocols
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today claimed that Communications Fiji Limited has lost its independence after he was questioned on Fiji Women’s Crisis
Some people are doing things for political reasons when they came out and said let’s pray for the PM and when it was announced he was doing well, they started having a go at him – Acting PM
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says some people are doing things for political reasons when they came out and said let’s pray for the Prime Minister, a
37,471 people assisted through Bus Fare Concession program
37,471 senior citizens aged 60 years and above and persons with disabilities have benefited from the Bus Fare Concession program, which was introduced in 2011. Ministe
Carrier drivers concerned that they have not received licences and being told by LTA official that they can only apply for licences to operate from Point A to B
Carrier drivers from Labasa asked the Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to look into their concerns as they had applied for carrier licences within Vanua Levu in
Projects had to be put on hold because we needed the money – Acting PM
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says our economy was closed for almost two years due to COVID-19, border closure had reduced the revenue by 50 percent overnigh
Baulevu residents concerned about crop thefts and call for Police action
Baulevu Nav Durga Temple priest Vineshwar Sharma says a number of people in the area are disappointed with police service delivery especially by the Baulevu Police Post a
Govt debt projected to be around $9.1 billion by July 2022 but could be lower if tourism and other sectors pick up
The latest Westpac Wave edition on Fiji’s Economic Update states that the Government’s debt is projected to be around $9.1 billion or 91.6 percent of GDP by
Fiji reaffirms commitment to work with China towards a sustainable, resilient recovery from COVID and address global challenges like climate change
Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Fiji-China partnership had advanced, particularly in recent years, due to Fiji’s concerted effort to deepen its
Some communities in Vanua Levu get internet connectivity and Walesi for the first time
Lutukina District School, Koroinasolo District School and Qalitu Primary School in Vanua Levu are now on the national internet network while some unconnected residents wa
Baulevu Landing residents raise concerns regarding lack of access to clean drinking water with the Acting PM
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there are a lot of water issues in places like Suva, Nasinu and Nausori due to the rural urban drift, and the Viria Dam wi
If things chop and change all the time, it won’t give people confidence – Sayed-Khaiyum
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says we need to continue to have stability, confidence in the economy and the Government’s consistent policies as all of
Acting PM visits Baulevu community following the burning of a Ramayan at a temple
Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has met with Fijians in Baulevu Landing, in Nausori following an attempted break-in at the Nav Durga Temple last Thursday where
Natadradave villagers thankful for their new evacuation centre which was fully funded by PM’s Office
Villagers of Natadradave in Tailevu will now be able to benefit from a new evacuation centre which will now serve as a safe and secured facility to take refuge. The ca