Govt endorses support for Forest Plantation Policy development
The Cabinet has endorsed the support for the development of a new planted forest policy under the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in its technical
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Education Ministry regularizes 1,420 officers and implements salary adjustments for 4,884
1,420 of the 1,958 officers who have been acting in both teaching and non-teaching administrative positions have been regularized while 4,884 officers or 35 percent of th
National Minimum Wage review underway - Singh
The Ministry of Employment and Industrial Relations has commenced the review of the National Minimum Wage rate, and they will be holding consultations with all employers
Fiji and other Pacific island countries oppose draft deal on fisheries subsidies at WTO talks
Fiji, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands are opposing a draft deal on changes to fisheries subsidies at the World Trade Organisation talks in Abu Dhabi, arguing tha
Naupoto attacks Tikoduadua on Restore Blue and claims of interference
The attack on the Home Affairs Minister, Pio Tikoduadua has continued by the FijiFirst Party in relation to crime and drugs where FijiFirst MP, Viliame Naupoto says the s
Cabinet to refer a Question of Law to the Supreme Court on appointment of Judicial and other Constitutional Officers
Cabinet has made a referral to the Supreme Court of Fiji concerning the interpretation of section 105(2)(b) of the Constitution, in particular, whether an Independent Leg
Govt takes firm stance to thwart drug networks – Prof. Prasad
The Fijian government is focused on strengthening our borders through the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service to deal with the drugs leaking into our country. This has be
Inflation down to 3.7% in January – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has stated that the annual inflation rate last year was 5.1 percent and the inflation rate for Janua
Drivers concerned about speeding Government vehicles along Queen’s Highway
Following serious concerns raised by many drivers about government vehicles that have been seen speeding and driving dangerously along Queen’s Highway to reach the
No country is considering huge migration as a result of climate change – Prof. Prasad
No country outside the Blue Pacific is considering the whole-scale migration of its people as a result of climate change and no country is exploring legal options to main
Wakanisila Settlement pleads with Government to consider infrastructure upgrade within the area
Residents of Wakanisila Settlement in the Kalabu area have pleaded to the Government to consider infrastructure upgrades. During the Ministry of Finance, Strategic Pla
Rabuka urges Pacific leaders to search for peace and harmony
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged Pacific leaders to search for harmony and peace in their islands and among their people as it is in tune with the theme of this c
Push for National Inquiry on drug problems gaining traction – Prof. Biman
The need to set up a National Inquiry regarding drug issues in the country is one of the challenges that the Coalition Government is currently facing. This has been hi
Team established to ensure budget allocation accountability
A monitoring and evaluation team has been set up by the Ministry of Strategic Planning to take particular interest in making sure that they monitor what has been allocate
Kalekana residents in Lami collect rubbish to conserve and protect the environment
Residents and Community members of Kalekana, Lami took part in an early morning activity by picking up rubbish along the Kalekana Road to conserve and protect the environ
Residents concerned with increase in rates
Some residents of Savusavu have raised concerns regarding the increase in town rates targeted to special rates, garbage rates and general rates. These concerns were ra
Need for better electricity, water, market and road access raised during National Development Plan consultations
Residents of Batiri, Muanidevo and nearby areas in Dreketi have raised their issues such as the need for better electricity services, water supply, school infrastructure,
Thousands of people to benefit from new $14M Vuniyasi Bridge
Thousands of people including students will now benefit from the newly built Vuniyasi Bridge in Nadi which will allow them to travel without any hassles. The bridge is
$13M Ratu Sukuna Park project scope revised and cost reduced to $6.5M
Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa confirms that the initial project cost for Ratu Sukuna Park was $13 million however with a revised project scope, the cost h
$596,300 new storage facility to open for disability service providers
In pursuit of inclusivity and support for persons living with disabilities, the construction of a $596,300 storage facility for the National Council for Persons with Disa
Fiji Water's $140M capacity expansion boosts employment and sustainability efforts
Fiji Water’s latest capacity expansion in Ra builds on their efforts to provide an innovative and safe workplace with long-term career development opportunities f