President Katonivere and USAID strengthen Fiji's democratic transition
In a unified display of commitment to democratic advancement in Fiji, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere joined government leaders, philanthropic partners, and civil soci
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Civil servants can't lose their jobs for speaking out – Prof. Prasad
There is still a culture of fear amongst civil servants, but it does not mean civil servants will lose their jobs if they raise questions in a public consultation or semi
Rice farmers to get weedicide and fertilizer subsidies
Good news as rice farmers will receive weedicide and fertilizer subsidies to support the growth and productivity of rice industry in Fiji. Chairman of Fiji Rice Limited
Over 171,000 Fijians to benefit from new flood early warning systems in Rewa, Naitasiri and Tailevu
About 171,611 Fijians in the Rewa Delta, Naitasiri, and parts of Tailevu will now benefit from 17 newly installed flood early warning systems. The government say this
Deputy PM launches BusinessNow platform to streamline online business services in Fiji
Fijians will no longer need to wait in lines, as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs, and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica has officially l
Taxes will not be increased to fund NDP 2025-2029 – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has clarified that the government will not raise corporate and personal income tax to fund the Nati
Wise resigned as PS after a complaint forwarded by PM to the PSC
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, Pita Wise resigned after he forwarded a complaint against Wise.
Japan gives additional $25.2m grant to reconstruct Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge
25.2 million in additional grant has been given by the government of Japan for the reconstruction of the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge. $ Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisa
Wise resigns as PS in the Office of the PM and FPCL Chair
The Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd, Pita Wise has voluntarily resigned from the civil service due
Fijian Government takes action to address worker concerns under PALM scheme
The government is stepping up efforts to address serious concerns raised by workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme, following the tragic death of Fiji
Fiji aims to become a global chocolate brand
Fiji aims to become a global chocolate brand. This was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises M
Pacific needs to increase pace and scale in response to climate change – Prof. Prasad
The Pacific cannot afford to be incoherent or inefficient in our tackle against the impacts of the climate crisis. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Min
Fiji’s new national fisheries policy paves the way for sustainable growth and food security
The Fijian government has endorsed the National Fisheries Policy 2024–2028, setting a strategic framework for the sustainable management of the country’s f
Govt to reopen Ratu Kamisese Mara Technical College
The future generation of Lakeba is set to benefit from the reopening of the Ratu Kamisese Mara Technical College, which had been closed for several years by the previous
Kiran highlights rising elderly suicides and urges religious communities to address social issues
Nineteen elderly people have committed suicide this year, possibly because we are not caring for them as we should and because many people are migrating and we must addre
Drugs will have a devastating effect on our country if we do not say no to it – Prof. Prasad
Drugs is a national scourge, destroying the lives of not only individuals but communities and families, and it will have a devastating effect on our country if we do not
World Bank’s $400M boost set to transform Vanua Levu - Rabuka
In an effort to bring development to where the people live, the World Bank is committing $400 million over the next decade through the Na Vualiku-Fiji Tourism Development
Ratu Wiliame leads Fijian delegation to UNGA
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is leading the Fijian delegation to the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly held in New York. World leaders will gat
Healing and reconciliation key to building social cohesion - Kiran
We can only build social cohesion if we have taken the time to heal and reconcile with differences within our worlds, our relations, families, communities, our difficulti
Speight was released after due process, no interference from any other parties – Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses the release of 2000 coup leader, George Speight followed the due process for the Mercy Commission. While speaking to fijivilla
Minister orders immediate investigation into allegations of sexual harassment of Hibiscus contestant
Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa has ordered the Suva City Council Chair Special Administrators, Tevita Boseiwaqa to undertake an immediate and impartial inv