The environment should always be protected – Reddy
The Minister for Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy says even with the global crisis that everyone is currently facing, the environment should always be protecte
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PM commissions the newly built $3.5 million Nakodu Mudu Primary after it was destroyed by TC Winston
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says today marks another phase in the rebirth of Koro Island, four and a half years after Tropical Cyclone Winston flattened nearly eve
Japan provides new equipment to boost Tilapia fry production
The Ministry of Fisheries has received new equipment from Japan which will boost tilapia fry production from 1.2 to 2.2 million annually. Japanese Ambassador to Fiji,
Low compliance of tax payments in the forestry sector
Illegal forestry activities and its subsequent contribution to the black economy in Fiji is in the spotlight as concerns continue to to be raised regarding some people lo
UK Government donates $30,000 to the National Council for Persons with Disabilities
The UK Government has donated $30,000 to the National Council for Persons with Disabilities to strengthen support for people living with disabilities. While handing ov
Major reforms underway in the pharmaceuticals supply chain system to address many of the matters raised in the 2018 audit report
The Ministry of Health has acknowledged that the pharmaceuticals supply chain system requires significant reform and a comprehensive review has been undertaken, with a ra
Nayacalevu becomes first female to be appointed as Director of Lands
Irena Nayacalevu has become the first female to be appointed as Director of Lands. Her appointment came into effect on 31st July, 2020. Prior to her appointment, Na
Year 2 student of Gospel School of the Deaf is one of the 5 winners of the Virtual Constitution Day Celebration
A Year 2 student of Gospel School of the Deaf is one of the five winners of the Virtual Constitution Day Celebration organized by the President’s Office. Presid
Audits for 11 municipal councils are in the backlog - Auditor General
The 2018/2019 Auditor General's Report on Municipal Councils which has been tabled in parliament has revealed that the audits for 11 municipal councils are in backlog.
The late Mukherjee was a friend of Fiji - Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has extended his condolences to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, following the demise of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
NFP President calls for review of Free Medicine Program
National Federation Party President Pio Tikoduadua has called on the government to review the Free Medicine Program and make the threshold $30,000. While delivering hi
Pilot project with Island Pharmacy helping improve processes with Free Medicine Program
The Health Ministry is piloting a project with Island Pharmacy that will allow retail pharmacies to dispense their own stock of price control medicines that are part of t
AG says they do not interfere in the affairs of other parties while Qereqeretabua says NFP is not a two men rule
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they do not interfere in the affairs of other political parties while National Federation Party MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua says NF
Jale says the iTaukei blame the AG for all the problems they are facing while AG says it is Jale’s duty to tell them the truth
SODELPA MP, Anare Jale has said in parliament that whenever he sits with the iTaukei, they blame the Attorney General for the problems the iTaukei are facing while Aiyaz
AG and Biman Prasad clash about list of NFP donors
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad today clashed in parliament about the list of donors of NFP. While de
Charitable organisations must now submit annual reports to the Registrar of Companies
Parliament has unanimously passed the Companies Amendment Bill where organisations which are limited by guarantee and are of charity must disclose their annual accounts t
AG gives a summary about the number of aircraft with Fiji Airways
Attorney General and Minister for Civil Aviation Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has given parliament a summary of the number of aircraft with Fiji Airways and whether they are owned
I am not aware of any declaration forms that will be given to RKS students to sign – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says she is not aware of any forms that will be given to RKS students to sign before they return to school.This comes after Fijivillage
People who livestream sporting events online for commercial gain will now need to get a licence
The bill to amend the Television Act has been passed by parliament today and this means that people who livestream sporting events online for commercial gain need to get
Ministers at the 17th Annual Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Committee meeting call for an increase of labour standards of the crew on fishing vessels
Minister for Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau has highlighted that the ministers at the 17th Annual Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Committee meeting have called for an incre
250 new teachers to be recruited next year
The Education Ministry is expecting 250 teachers to be recruited next year. Minister Rosy Akbar has told parliament that based on the projected exits and the need for