New footbridge for Sote villagers
Christmas came early for the villagers of Sote in Tailevu after their prayers were answered through the opening of their new footbridge. The footbridge was constructed
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Chaudhry welcomes Army Commander’s statement that the democratic process must be honoured by respecting the outcome of the elections
The Fiji Labour Party has welcomed the statement by the Army Commander that the democratic process must be honoured by respecting the outcome of the elections. Party L
Whatever the outcome after the general election, it is the time for us to honour the democratic process by respecting the outcome of the votes – Major General Kalouniwai
Army Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai has stressed to members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces that whatever the outcome after the 2022 general elections,
We are duty bound to vote and bad choices will result in unjust laws – Army Commander
Army Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai has stressed to members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces that they are duty bound to vote in the upcoming general ele
Families, loved ones, and veterans gather to remember the fallen
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, veterans and their families gathered today in Veiuto to remember their fallen comrades and family members. One of
Never again will we allow these events to happen - RFMF
As we pay tribute to the fallen, we also vow that never again will we allow these events to happen. That is the message by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces as they
145 soldiers depart for Egypt to serve the Multinational Observer Force
The 145 Fiji Battalion 41 troops who will serve with the Multinational Observer Force in Egypt, Sinai, have departed the country. They are part of the rotation that wi
RFMF conducts close-country training with New Zealand Army at Nausori Highlands
In the 30-degree heat of Fijian jungle, with mosquitoes buzzing, a group of New Zealand soldiers are learning how to operate in a new environment and alongside foreign tr
72 RFMF personnel and 90 NZ soldiers take part in Exercise Veiliutaki to test in command, leadership and battle-craft skills
Learning how to live off the land and fend for themselves in the bush are just some of the new skills 90 New Zealand soldiers have learned from Republic of Fiji Military
$4.2 million provided for the recruitment of 331 new positions in Police Force
The Fiji Police Force is allocated $182.6 million seeing a slight reduction of $3.2 million from the Revised 2021-2022 Budget. The reduction results from the near comp
Discussions on how Fiji and the US can work together takes place as US Navy Secretary visits Fiji
Discussions on how the United States and Fiji can work together to promote shared goals and tackle challenges were part of the agenda as US Secretary of the Navy Carlos D
RFMF officers undergoing courses based on international best practice & standards
Officers of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces are currently benefiting from Basic Recruit and Senior Non Commissioned Officer courses based on international best pract
Indian Defence Advisor visits RFMF to strengthen defence cooperation
India-Fiji defence cooperation in the areas of capacity building, capacity development and other areas of shared interest were discussed between the Defence Advisor of In
Rabuka congratulates Major General Kalouniwai on his appointment as Commander RFMF
People's Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka has congratulated Major General Jone Kalouniwai today for his appointment as Commander RFMF. He says Commander Kalouniwai has
We have come through a very difficult period since 1987 and 2000 - Colonel Kitione Tuinaosara
The Director Army Legal Services, Colonel Kitione Tuinaosara says they have come through a very difficult period since 1987 and 2000 where the RFMF and Corrections Office
70 RFMF soldiers depart for Golan Heights
70 RFMF soldiers have left Fiji for peacekeeping duties in the Golan Heights under the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. The contingent will relieve those w
This Easter I hope we can remember those who are affected greatly by the ongoing repercussions of COVID-19 – RFMF Commander
This Easter as you work tirelessly in maintaining your commitments and responsibilities, I hope we can also remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves affected
Fiji has contributed more personnel per capita to UN Peacekeeping missions than any other Member State
Over its more than four decades’ long participation in UN peace operations, Fiji has contributed more personnel per capita to UN Peacekeeping missions than any oth
51 RFMF officers depart for Tonga to provide Tsunami relief support
51 RFMF officers have departed for Tonga today to support those affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. They will be working with the Australian Defence Force,
Deployments to assist Tonga and the Lau Group are currently being placed on standby – Brig Gen Kalouniwai
RFMF Commander Brigadier General Jone Kalouniwai says their deployments to assist Tonga and those islands affected within the Lau Group are currently being placed on stan
RFMF Commander inspired by the stories of those still volunteering in their communities and helping those in need
RFMF Commander Major General Jone Kalouniwai is remembering those who are mourning the loss of their loved ones this Christmas. In his Christmas message, Kalouniwai al