New $1.2m double storey building for Vunidawa Sanatan Primary School
It was all smiles for more than 200 students of Vunidawa Sanatan Primary School in Naitasiri after the Minister for Education Rosy Akbar commissioned their $1.2 million d
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Ministry for Infrastructure aims to provide electricity to all Fijians by 2021
Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate says their 5 Year and 20 Year National Development Plan aspires to provide electricity access to all Fijians by 2021. He says
Report shows the burden of unpaid household work hinders women’s ability to generate higher income
A report launched today by the Women in Fisheries Network, titled 'Rapid Care Analysis Report' highlighted that the burden of unpaid household work and lack of support hi
Fiji Airways begins work to register hotels and resorts for the Tourism Recovery Package
Fiji Airways says it is now working on registering interested hotels and resorts to participate in government’s Tourism Recovery Package. Government has allocat
PM confirms Fiji's 'Blue Lanes' are officially open with superyachts berthed today at Port Denarau
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that Fiji's "Blue Lanes" are officially open with the first vessel berthed today at Port Denarau Marina. Bainimarama tw
MSAF improves process turnaround time from 237 days to 14 days
Minister for Commerce Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya says he has been informed that the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has taken positive steps towards impr
PM commissions new Bio-Engineering Coastal Protection project at Viro Village in Ovalau Island
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says since 2014, they have undertaken 8 coastal protection projects at a cost of more than $5 million. While commissioning the Bio-En
Bainimarama hands freehold title over to the Yavusa Waidau
It was a joyous occasion for the Yavusa (Clan) Waidau of Navolau Village in Ovalau after Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama handed over their freehold land titles. Ba
PM commissions new Boys Hostel at Levuka Public High School
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has commissioned the new Boys Hostel at Levuka Public High School. While speaking at the opening, Bainimarama says they have upgraded
No new submissions for capital projects for Housing Ministry in the 2020-2021 National Budget - Kumar
The Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar has confirmed that they have not made any new submissions for capital projects in the 2020-2021 National Budget, but they
PM stresses leadership lacks compassion in Fiji
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama stresses that leadership lacks compassion in all sectors. Bainimarama highlighted this while speaking to the participants of the Trad
17 Special and Inclusive Education Schools receive 50 boxes of cleaning agents
Seventeen Special and Inclusive Education Schools in Fiji have received 50 boxes of cleaning agents donated by Newline Chemicals to help protect children with special nee
Borron House now under the care of Ministry of Economy
President, Jioji Konrote together with the Staff of the Office of the President have formally handed back Borron House to the care and custody of the Construction and Imp
New Town Council bosses appointed
New Chief Executive Officers for the Nasinu, Nausori, Ba, Rakiraki and Tavua Town Councils have been appointed. Anurashika Bari has been appointed to the position of C
Deadline for digital registration of all companies extended till December
The deadline for digital registration of all companies, foreign companies and business name holders has been extended to 31st December 2020. This has been done in ligh
Two police officers who were inside the Dawasamu Police Post had to run for their lives during TC Winston - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says two police officers who were inside the Dawasamu Police Post had to run for their lives during Tropical Cyclone Winston. He high
Foreign Investment Act being reviewed to market Fiji for targeted investment
The government is reviewing the Foreign Investment Act to significantly realign its focus on marketing Fiji as a destination for targeted investment. This has been con
We have been briefed on the status of Fiji’s economy and know how the 2020/2021 National Budget will pen out – Dr. Reddy
Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Dr. Mahendra Reddy says he has been fully briefed by the Minister for Economy on the status of Fiji’s economy and they know
Wailevu residents told drainage work will be done
Minister for Environment and Waterways Dr Mahendra Reddy says there is continuous flooding in Wailevu in Labasa because the area is below sea level and people continue to
Social Welfare Scheme being reviewed
People who wish to apply for the Social Welfare Scheme will have to wait until August as the Department of Social Welfare is currently reviewing their policy on this sche
Bainimarama commissions new vetiver Nursery and hands over a boat and engine to villagers
The new vetiver grass nursery in Labasa commissioned by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is aimed at strengthening the shorelines of riverside communities. Some o