We cannot kid ourselves into thinking everything is back to normal - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says while things are slowly getting better, we cannot kid ourselves into thinking everything is back to normal. While speaking at th
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Chaudhry and Kurusiga thankful after receiving the Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal in recognition of their services
Former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry and senior military officer, Brigadier General Apakuki Kurusiga say they are thankful after receiving the Fiji 50 Independence Co
PM launches official Fiji 50 song 'Children of Fiji'
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has today launched the official song "Children of Fiji" for Fiji's 50th Independence Anniversary. While speaking at the launch, Baini
Ratu Epeli, Bainimarama, Chaudhry and Naivalurua among the 32 people receiving Fiji 50 medals today
Former President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry are among the people who have received commemorat
I will answer in parliament - Premila Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says she will be answering in parliament in relation to revelation in the 2018/2019 Auditor General's Report on Municipal Cou
95% of Fijians have access to internet connectivity - Baravilala
Today, 95% of all Fijians have access to internet connectivity. This was highlighted by the Acting Permanent Secretary for Communications and Director-General Digital
Bainimarama shares how happy he is to meet his long-lost friend, Jowhir Lal
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has shared how happy he is to meet his long lost friend, Jowhir Lal. Both worked as young naval recruits together in 1975. Bainim
Over 3,700 applications for concessional loans approved at a value of $22.5 million
Over 5,000 applications for concessional loans for micro, small and medium enterprises have been assessed, out of which more than 3,700 have been approved at the value of
Almost 30% of leadership positions in the Civil Service are held by women- PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says almost 30% of leadership positions in the Civil Service in Fiji are held by women. Bainimarama highlighted this while delivering
Laws to be reviewed in order to ease the burden of rate collection - Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says they will be reviewing some of the regulations within municipal councils in order to ease the burden of rate collection.
Nadi Airport taxi drivers will also be eligible for $220 unemployment benefit by govt – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has announced that the Nadi Airport taxi drivers will now be eligible for the $220 unemployment benefit which is paid by the gove
Gandhi has taught us a lot – Bala
Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala says as we continue to fight against COVID-19 and the search for the vaccine continues, thinking about Mahatma Gandhi and the calmne
Hotel workers can work weekends and still receive their $220 assistance– AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says hotel workers can work weekends and still receive their $220 assistance. Sayed-Khaiyum says they have seen through their
AG announces a new hiring subsidy program called Stronger Together Job Support Scheme which will allow govt to directly subsidize the wages of eligible new employees
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today announced a new hiring subsidy program called the Stronger Together Job Support Scheme. While making the announcemen
Vendors at Tavua Market told to treat each other with respect
The Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar has called on market vendors at the Tavua municipal market to treat each other with respect. This follows concerns rece
Fiji joins the rest of the world in its gratitude for the life, teachings and values of Gandhi – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji joins the rest of the world in its gratitude for the life, teachings and values of Mahatma Gandhi. While giving his message
I will not allow hard-working Fijians to live the way we lived centuries ago – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he will not allow hard-working Fijians to live the way we lived centuries ago when we have the means to provide the advantages of t
Entry of Digicel came about as govt in 2007 had a philosophy of liberalizing the economy- AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the entry of Digicel into the Fijian economy came about because government in 2007 had a philosophy of liberalizing the econ
Market master at Labasa Town Council removed – Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar confirms the market master at Labasa Town Council has been removed and they had a similar situation at Savusavu Town Council.
Govt aims to ensure that every Fijian has access to reliable electrical power by the end of 2021 - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says the government is working hard to meet the goal of ensuring that every Fijian has access to reliable electrical power by the end o
PM confident cooperation between Fiji and China will grow from strength to strength
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has conveyed a congratulatory message to the Chinese President Xi Jinping, on the occasion of the 71st Anniversary of the founding of th