Pension not keeping up with cost of living - Consultant
Older people in Fiji are expressing appreciation for the social pension support they receive, but there is growing concern that it is no longer keeping pace with the risi
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Saukuru back as Minister for Sports, PM says whoever authorised business class travel will answer to him
Following the reinstatement of Government MP, Jese Saukuru as the Minister for Youth and Sports after a swearing-in ceremony at State House today, Prime Minister, Sitiven
Saukuru reinstated as Youth and Sports Minister months after dismissal
Government MP Jese Saukuru has been reappointed as the Minister for Youth and Sports after a swearing in ceremony at the State House today. Prime Minister Sitiveni
Families facing displacement as Kerebula landowners plan major redevelopment
Nearly 100 families living in Kerebula Settlement in Nadi are facing an uncertain future after being ordered to vacate the land by December 3rd this year, with the Minist
$18M Local Govt election funds to be redirected to ease cost of living pressures- Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms the $18 million that would have been used for the Local Government Elections in September will now be used to alleviate the weight
PM says voter burnout a real risk if we hold 2 elections and a referendum within 6 months
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says voter burnout is a real risk if we are holding Local Government elections, a constitutional referendum and general elections all with
Cabinet’s ongoing talks do not affect voter registration process - Electoral Comm
The Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office say Cabinet’s ongoing deliberations do not affect the voter registration process, and all eligible Fiji
Vanuakula Village sets example in sustainable waste management
Families in Vanuakula Village are taking steps towards a cleaner and greener future through a new communal waste management programme introduced by the Ministry of Enviro
Govt urges caution over misleading electricity claims
A misleading graphic claiming that Fiji will face nationwide power rationing from June 1st is currently being widely shared on social media.The government says it is awar
Fuel supply remains stable
The fuel supply outlook for Fiji remains stable, with current stock levels and incoming shipments expected to maintain normal operations through May and June.This has bee
Rabuka ready to meet EFL today on fuel cost recovery support and proposed power rationing
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says they would like to avoid power rationing in the country but if it cannot be avoided, then they will have to go with rationing.Rabuka
Cabinet to decide on Local Government elections within next two weeks
Cabinet will decide within the next two weeks whether the Local Government elections will proceed after considering factors such as dates and financial constraints amid t
EFL looks at power rationing from next month if urgent fuel cost recovery support is not provided
Get ready for possible power rationing from next month as Energy Fiji Limited has today advised the people of Fiji that the country’s electricity system is facing
Rabuka calls for stronger Pacific cooperation against transnational crime
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called on regional leaders to strengthen intelligence-sharing and information coordination, saying the region’s response to tran
Heavy agenda in final months of Coalition Govt, expect more delays - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says the Prime Minister should come out clean and state the real reason for deferring the municipal elections, and they hav
Rabuka responds to Narube’s claims of weak leadership in Fiji
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has responded to comments made by Unity Fiji Party Leader Savenaca Narube regarding leadership and military participation in politics. R
FEO yet to comment after PM's statement on Local Government elections may be put on hold
The Fijian Elections Office is yet to comment on the statement made today by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka that the government will reconsider whether the Local Gove
Pearl farming initiative in Bua records 405 juvenile oyster spats despite challenges
A pearl farming initiative in Bua has produced 405 healthy juvenile oyster spats despite lower harvest numbers and challenging conditions, as efforts continue to support
Local Government elections may be put on hold - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that the government will reconsider whether the Local Government elections will go ahead as scheduled in September, and he has hi
Fiji taking cautious and science-driven approach to deep sea mining - Vosarogo
Fiji is taking a cautious and science-driven approach to deep sea mining as international rules governing the sector continue to be developed.This was highlighted by the
Bamboo emerging as sustainable solution for Fiji’s future
Bamboo is emerging as a sustainable solution for Fiji’s future following the successful completion of the country’s first-ever Bamboo Training of Trainers P