Health Ministry reviewing safety for maritime health workers following rescue
Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa says the Ministry will review the safety measures in place for health workers providing services in maritime areas followin
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More than 1,000 people in Nalawa to receive electricity through new project
More than 1,000 people in Nalawa, Ra will soon have access to electricity through a new rural electrification project that will bring power to hundreds of homes, a school
Social welfare payments to continue despite end of Insurance Scheme
Social welfare recipients will continue receiving their monthly assistance payments despite the Insurance Scheme for Social Welfare Recipients ending yesterday.The Minist
Domestic violence must be recognised as a public health issue - Prof. Shameem
Domestic violence should be recognized as a public health issue as it is not just about criminal justice.This has been highlighted by University of Fiji Vice Chancello
Govt-funded funeral, fire and accident assistance scheme ends tomorrow
Social Welfare recipients will no longer be able get financial assistance for funeral support, fire compensation and accident-related claims under the Governmen
Retired Police Officer recounts emotional wait as missing daughter is found safe
Timoci Lutunauga, the father of Maca Lutunauga, a Health Inspector with the Ministry of Health who was among the group reported missing at sea, struggled to hold back his
Yavusa Munia reclaims ancestral land after 36 years
After 36 years, Yavusa Munia in Vanuabalavu received their original freehold title to their 1,110-hectare ancestral land. The ceremony was officiated by the Prime Mini
Fiji imports processed sugar for manufacturers- Tunabuna
Fiji imports processed white sugar for manufacturers such as Coca-Cola and other companies, while raw sugar for supermarkets is only imported when there is insufficient l
Environment Ministry says no application for hyperscale data centre by Google, no concerns on water consumption
The Ministry of Environment has today clarified that the proposed Google ICT facility has neither been applied for nor assessed as a hyperscale data centre, and the w
EMP application for beach manholes and trenching of conduits relating to proposed Natadola cable landing development declined
The Department of Environment declined the Environmental Management Plan application for the beach manholes and trenching of conduits relating to the proposed Natadola Go
Two new borehole projects deliver safe water to more than 400 Lomaloma villagers
More than 400 villagers in Lomaloma now have access to safe and reliable water following the commissioning of two new borehole water supply projects.While commissioning t
Construction contracts for four major bridge projects to be signed soon - Ro Filipe
Designs for 11 critical bridges have been completed, with construction contracts for four major bridge projects expected to be signed within two months as Fiji moves ahea
$1.6 million evacuation centre to recognise Viria Village's contribution to Fiji's water security
A new $1.6 million evacuation centre will soon provide the people of Viria Village in Naitasiri with a safer place during natural disasters, while recognising the communi
Traditional Fijian welcome marks AIIB President Zou Jiayi's first official visit to Fiji
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Zou Jiayi has reaffirmed the bank's long-term commitment to Fiji's development, saying AIIB will remain a reliable partner
Grace Home Shelter and Golden Age Home Lautoka residents receive support
Residents of the Grace Home Shelter and Golden Age Home Lautoka Shelter have received cash, clothing and essential items from staff of the Ministry of Women, Children and
Work to remove first three derelict vessels from Suva Harbour set to begin
Work to remove the first three of 17 identified derelict vessels from Suva Harbour is set to begin following a meeting of the Derelict Vessel Removal Project Governance C
AIIB approves US$80M in financing to improve Fiji's climate and disaster preparedness
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved US$80 million which is about FJ$179 million in sovereign-backed financing to support Fiji's efforts to str
New boat and engine to boost livelihoods in Qaranivai Village, Macuata
More than 55 villagers from 12 households in Qaranivai Village, Dogotuki in Macuata, are expected to benefit from a new fibreglass boat and outboard engine provided throu
Major jetty upgrade projects progressing across Fiji - Ro Filipe
Major jetty renewal and upgrade projects are progressing across Fiji as the Government moves to strengthen maritime infrastructure and support the nation's socio-economic
New solar power system enhances healthcare services at Gasele Nursing Station
Residents of Gasele and nearby communities in Kadavu will now have access to more reliable healthcare services following the installation of a solar power system at the G
95% student attendance recorded in Taveuni as bus services resume
Students in Taveuni have returned to school without further disruption after Taveuni Buses Limited resumed services across the island. Permanent Secretary for Education,