State funeral for Ratu Epeli Nailatikau on April 17th
The State funeral for former President and Na Gone Turaga mai Naisogolaca, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, will be held next Friday, 17th April.The funeral service will be held at
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Fiji secures $112m ADB loan for health reform, $37.3m grant for coastal resilience projects
Fiji has secured major funding support through two agreements signed with the Asian Development Bank to transform the health sector and build resilience for coastal commu
Raiwaqa Gas Crematorium project nears completion
Raiwaqa Gas Crematorium Project is now in its final stages, marking a significant step in improving funeral services infrastructure in Fiji. The Ministry of Multi-Ethn
$300M China-Aid Road Project to upgrade 80km of roads in Vanua Levu
Thousands of people in Vanua Levu are expected to benefit from improved road access to schools, healthcare and essential services, following the Ceremony of Approval of t
Cabinet agrees to 20% pay cut - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that all Cabinet Ministers have agreed to the proposed 20 percent pay cut, which is expected to be tabled at the next sitting
Leaders must take first step on pay cuts and cost-saving – Nalumisa
Leaders must take the first step in implementing cost-saving measures.Minister for Housing and Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has stressed this in relation to the propos
Restaurant and bakery project breaks ground at Suva Market to empower women
More women will now be empowered through new economic opportunities following the groundbreaking of the Suva Market Inspiring Women Cooperative Restaurants and Bakery.Dur
Fijians urged to avoid all travel to high-risk Middle East nations amid rising tensions
Fijians are strongly advised to avoid all travel, including transit, to several high-risk countries such as the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Iran, Israel, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Y
11 families affected by flood in Central Division receive Government food assistance
Eleven families in the Central Division affected by the recent flooding have received food ration assistance as part of the Government’s immediate relief efforts,
PM announces relief measures, proposes 20% pay cut for Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has announced that the Government will provide direct relief to bus operators to ensure fares remain stable and the Government will also s
PS iTaukei's contract ends today after controversial remarks
Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs, Jone Navakamocea's contract of service will end from today.Public Service Commission Chairman, Luke Rokovada says the Commission,
Lautoka residents demand urgent action over water and power cuts
Residents in parts of Lautoka are calling for urgent restoration of water and electricity, as well as immediate assistance for farmers, following severe weather that disr
Central, Western and Eastern schools to remain closed today
Schools in the Western, Central, and Eastern Divisions will remain closed today, while schools in the Northern Division will remain open.Minister for Education Aseri Radr
National Security Council to meet today to review the fuel situation in the country
The National Security Council is expected to meet later today to review the fuel situation in the country.Following this meeting, the government is expected to update the
It is inaccurate to suggest that all fuel being sold was purchased at older prices - PM
It is inaccurate to suggest that all fuel currently being sold was purchased at older, lower prices.This was shared by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.Rabuka says the
Government dismisses FLP claims on fuel crisis response
The government has rejected recent claims by the Fiji Labour Party regarding its handling of the global fuel crisis, describing the party’s statement as a pattern
National Budget consultations postponed due to adverse weather conditions
All National Budget consultations scheduled for this week have been postponed due to adverse weather affecting parts of the country. The Ministry of Finance says the deci
All schools to be closed tomorrow and boarders to remain home
All schools will be closed tomorrow, with the Fiji Meteorological Office escalating Tropical Cyclone Vaianu to Category 2.Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says that
Cabinet approves climate impact study for agriculture sector
Fijian farmers are expected to benefit from a new project approved by Cabinet to assess climate change impacts on agriculture.The Government says the project will examine
Fiji to host Pre-COP meeting ahead of COP31 in Antalya
Fiji is set to host a high-level Pre-COP meeting in 2026, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Antalya in November. The decision, endorsed
Davuilevu residents raise alarm over flooding linked to nearby development
Residents of Mataika Road in Davuilevu Housing are raising concerns over repeated flooding, which they say is being caused by nearby subdivision developments.They warn th