All Suva schools affected by water cuts to remain closed today
All Suva schools that are experiencing water supply disruptions caused by heavy rain and damaged pipes, will remain closed tomorrow. This includes schools in the Suva
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We have to first get verification on photos of students smoking marijuana - Kuruleca
Permanent Secretary of Education, Selina Kuruleca says they have to wait for the schools to give their reports regarding some photos circulating on social media of studen
We hope to create a platform of mutual exchange between the Govt and development partners – DPM Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says in today’s meeting, they hope to create a platform for mutual exchange between the Fiji
All health facilities in Suva remain open – Health Ministry
All health facilities in Suva will be open today, and the Ministry of Health is working closely with the Water Authority of Fiji to ensure that all affected health facili
Holi unites people in a joyous celebration – Gavoka
Holi is a festival of diverse colours and it unites people in a joyous celebration of love, friendship and the triumph of good over evil. This were the words of the De
PM assures aid for flood victims as Chaudhry calls for immediate assistance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured those affected by heavy rain and floods last week that the coalition government stands ready to provide them with necessary a
Tikoduadua responds to allegations against Yue Lai Hotel Owner in 60 Minutes show
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says the allegations raised by Australia's 60 Minutes Television Show in relation to Suva’s Yue Lai Hotel owner is not ne
Tourism Fiji launches second Counting Coral Sculptural Coral Gene Bank at Vomo Island
As Fiji steps further to preserve the importance of our marine ecosystems for generations to come, Tourism Fiji launched its second Counting Coral Sculptural Coral Gene B
Ro Filipe directs PS to fix flood-causing drainage issues with FRA and other entities
Following the flooding in many parts of the country such as the greater Suva area, Rewa Bridge, and parts of Nausori, Ba and Nadi mainly due to blocked drains, Minister f
WE Finance Code promises improved access to financing opportunities for women entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs can hope for improved access to financing opportunities as the Women Entrepreneur Finance Code has been launched to address the unique challenges face
God loves children the most - Gavoka
God loves children the most. This is the sentiment shared by the Minister for Education, Viliame Gavoka, as thousands of families celebrate Palm Sunday. Gavoka says
Fiji has one of the best policy frameworks for empowerment of women - Nadakuitavuki
Fiji is known to have one of the best policy frameworks when it comes to women’s empowerment in the Pacific region and it has taken great strides in not only promo
All schools to reopen and classes resume from tomorrow
All schools will reopen and resume classes from tomorrow. Permanent Secretary for Education Selina Kuruleca says the decision to reopen school after such a calamity wa
PM distributes food rations and assures support in flood-affected areas
Food rations have been distributed to the affected families in Barara, Navakai and Naisoso-Taiperia in Lautoka as Prime Minister Sitiveni concluded his two-day visit to f
Communication is a major challenge for villages in the Lau Group
The lack of consistency in the communication system is a major challenge for Nukuni villages on Ono Levu Island in the Lau Group, as it is a key hindrance to the well-bei
Rayalu assures assistance for flood affected farmers
As hundreds of farms have been affected by floods in the past few weeks, the Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu, has assured farmers that assistance will be provided
There are fewer women in Fiji's workforce – Kuruleca
There are more girls than boys in school, with more girls graduating from secondary schools and more women graduating from tertiary universities however, this is not tran
Govt stands ready to provide necessary assistance and support - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured those affected by the heavy rains and flooding experienced throughout the country over the past few days that the coalition g
Ratu Wiliame calls on communities to support prisoners when they are released
As the rate of re-offence by prisoners over the past 12 years has been fluctuating, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is calling on communities to support prisoners when
19% of businesses in Fiji are owned by women - Tabuya
There are only 19 percent of businesses owned by women, and the majority of these are micro-enterprises. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children,
Rayalu calls on coconut farmers to ramp up production to meet demand
The Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu is calling on all coconut farmers in Fiji to replant more coconut to meet the demand that we need. Rayalu made this stateme