We have less revenue and more demands - Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says they are faced with a two-edge sword where they have less revenue and more demand for funding. Kumar highlighted this
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Rate of recidivism is below 10% – AG
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says today the rate of recidivism is below 10% which is a huge achievement. While commissioning the newly renovated mess hall for
Approval for 9 major projects worth $48 million given in September by Ministry of Local Government
The Ministry of Local Government has given approval for nine major development projects worth $48 million this month. This has been revealed by Minister for Local Gov
Fiji Day Public Holiday will be on Saturday, 10th October and not on Monday - Bala
Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala says workers who will be employed during the public holiday on Saturday, 10 October are required to be remunerated accordingly in ac
Govt doing everything possible to provide life-changing services to people - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says the government is providing relief to those who have lost their jobs or had their hours cut during the COVID-19 crisis. While s
The government I’m proud to lead does not sit in offices in Suva and make all its decisions- PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he and his team which includes the Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete are in the Northern Division to welcome more new dev
Almost half of domestic violence cases linked to COVID-19 - Vuniwaqa
About 50% of women who called the National Domestic Violence helpline number 1560 were reporting a link between COVID-19 and an increase of violence which linked directly
People can win $10,000 in government’s Decorate Fiji for 50 competition
Fijians have a chance to win $10,000 for Fiji Day in the government’s Decorate Fiji for 50 competition. To mark, Fiji’s 50th year of independence, the go
Students can redeem their subsidized cards at any bus with an e-ticketing machine - Akbar
As the new school term starts today, Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says students who have not yet redeemed their subsidised e-Transport Blue Cards can redeem it at a
Six boats with engines donated to Ministry of Rural & Maritime Development
The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management received six boats with engines and spare parts from the Japanese Government. Speaking during t
Suspension of Fiji’s grant to USP is childish - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says the Economy Minister’s decision to suspend Fiji’s grant to USP, is simply childish. Chaudhry says it loo
I take exception to people picking on me simply because I am related to Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum - Mahmood Khan
The Chairperson of the USP Audit and Risk Committee Mahmood Khan has made it clear that there is no influence from anyone and he is raising issues concerning the managem
Nice tweets, speeches or photo-opportunities won't save us - Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says speeches won’t save us and neither will nice tweets or photo-opportunities. Speaking at the High-Level Virtual Roundtable
Ministry of Youth & Sports to provide training for Lomainasau Youths on use of Gym equipment
The Ministry of Youth and Sports will be providing theoretical and practical training to the youth of Lomainasau village in Tailevu and their rugby team on the use of new
Govt withholds $27.7 million USP grant until a resolution on the highlighted matters
The Fijian Government says the letter sent to the Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific on 23rd of September 2020 speaks for itself.
USP and government not making any comments on the withholding of Fiji grant to the university
The University of the South Pacific is not saying anything today after revelations that the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has decided to hold the grants to US
Fiji Pine Limited declares $5 million bonus payment for landowners
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama today handed over $5 million in lease security bonus payment to landowners who lease their land to Fiji Pine Limited. Bainimarama sa
It is only fair that a household gets one stall – Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar confirms some market masters have been relieved of their duties and all municipal councils are now under scrutiny. Kumar s
Ro Teimumu is making false claims – Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says false claims made by SODELPA MP, Ro Teimumu Kepa that there has been a reduction in the boarding grant, amongst other things, has
Injured workers and dependents of deceased workers receive compensation
About 36 individuals who had suffered serious injuries on the job and grieving families of those who have lost their lives while performing their duties were compensated
A COVID-19 vaccine is still only guaranteed for those who can afford it – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says months into economically devastating lockdowns and border closures, a COVID-19 vaccine is still only guaranteed for those who can a