Mass gathering causes typhoid outbreak in Namosi
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that a mass gathering on April 26th in Wainiyavu Village in the upper regions of the Namosi Province has resulted in the outbreak of
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Tertiary education free for all students who get places for higher education under the Fiji Scholarship Scheme
Tertiary education will be free for all students who get places for higher education and agree to the bond service. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Pr
New revenue reforms in the budget projected to raise a further $596.4 million in taxes
Based on the new revenue reforms announced in the 2023/2024 National Budget, the tax revenue projection takes into account 25 additional tax revenue of around $596.4 mill
Leptospirosis outbreak declared in Kadavu after 1 death and 31 confirmed cases
31 cases of Leptospirosis have been confirmed from Kadavu in the first 6 months of this year where one person has died. The health Ministry says there have been 72 sus
52-year-old charged for stealing more than $44,000
A 52-year-old taxi driver has been charged for allegedly stealing more than $44,000 while being employed as an Information Technology Manager in 2016. Police say the a
FCOSS commends Govt for social protection and social services budget increase
The Fiji Council of Social Services has commended the Government for increasing the social protection and social services budget as it will assist the vulnerable in socie
Three students in custody for drugs
Several arrests were conducted by Police this past week for unlawful possession and cultivation of illicit drugs, including three students, who were allegedly found in po
MSME’s are critical to our development and form crucial contributions to the national economy - Kamikamica
Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises and Co-operatives are critical to our development and form crucial contributions to national economies, as they help to sustain the livel
It is a balanced budget that is people-centred - Vosarogo
Minister of Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo says the 2023/2024 National Budget is a balanced budget that is people-centred, repairing the wrongs of the pas
Young Kulas secure semi final spot after 1-0 win over New Caledonia
The Digicel Fiji U19 women's team has qualified for the OFC Women's U19 Championship semi finals after beating New Caledonia 1-0 tonight in an exciting quarter final clas
Any suggestions of taking extra constitutional steps to preserve constitutional structures goes against democratic principles the RFMF have sworn to uphold - Commander
Any suggestions of taking extra constitutional steps to preserve constitutional structures goes against the very democratic principles we at the RFMF have sworn to uphold
Review of the salary structure for civil servants
In the next 6 to 9 months, the coalition government will holistically review the civil service remuneration and pending review the salary structure of the civil service w
VAT to increase to 15% for items that are not zero rated
Get ready to tighten your belts as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has announced some stringent measures in the 2023/2024 National
Police investigating a leaked unsourced seditious document
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua has today confirmed that Police are investigating a leaked unsourced seditious document being circulated on social media. The
A significant increase in VAT is the only meaningful source of the increases in govt revenue - Fiscal Review Committee
As the country waits for the 2023-2024 National Budget announcement today, the Fiscal Review Committee has said that with limited opportunities in customs and excise duti
Nausori couple sentenced to over 13 years for transporting the man’s daughter to provide sexual services
A Nausori man and his wife who transported the man’s daughter to an apartment to provide sexual services to another have been sentenced to more than 13 years by th
Budget focus on revenue reforms, health, education, skills training, VAT, expenditure and increased social welfare benefits for aged citizens - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says some of the key initiatives for the 2023/2024 National Budget are VAT to be made simpler than before and the total government expendi
Big drop in fuel and gas prices from this Saturday
Good news as the price of fuel and cooking gas will drop from this Saturday. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission confirms that the price of a litre of unlea
3 of the 5 mortuary trays in Levuka operational while team sent to make assessment in Kadavu – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that 3 of the 5 mortuary trays at Levuka Hospital are now in operation while a separate team of technicians departed Suva last night
25 year old remand prisoner who escaped from st Giles hospital is back in custody
The 25-year-old remand prisoner who escaped from St Giles Hospital earlier today is back in Police custody. Police says Carlos Taylor was arrested by a team of Police
Public sector wage costs rose significantly between 2016–2019 – Fiscal Review Committee
The Fiscal Review Committee says Fiji public sector wage costs rose significantly between 2016 and 2019 through a combination of higher wages and more recruitment. The