Urgent call made for FCCC to be more effective and efficient
Urgent calls have been made for the effective and efficient monitoring of the exorbitant increase in prices of some goods at the supermarkets by the Fijian Competition a
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Acting PM Prof. Biman Prasad hosts Diwali lunch for other Cabinet Ministers and invited guests
The National Federation Party and its leaders hosted a Diwali lunch for fellow Ministers, invited guests and party members at their Headquaters in Tamavua. Minister fo
Govt has spent $2.5M in overseas travel from Jan to Oct compared to $3M by the previous Govt - Prof. Prasad
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says overseas trips for cabinet ministers will be scrutinized very carefully after he revealed that
FPSA calls on the government for an increase in civil servants' salaries
The Fiji Public Service Association is calling on the government to consider looking into the civil servants' salaries and welfare as they are highly concerned with how t
Rabuka apologises to MSG Leaders Caucus for Fukushima statement
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that he has extended his sincere apology to the Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders Caucus for the statement he made regarding the
Average increase of 25% in wages and salaries in formal sector compared to 2019 cushioning the impact of inflation – Prof. Prasad
As inflation in expected to be 6 percent by the end of the year and according to the Reserve Bank of Fiji it could impact people’s savings, spending and loan repay
Pacific Partnership enables participants from Fiji and the U.S to enhance disaster response capabilities
With the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Blue Pacific, the Pacific Partnership enables part
Visa free travel to Australia and NZ can create ease of travel, sharing of knowledge and bring people together – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he has been pushing for wider regional integration including with Australia and New Zealand wh
Our language, religion, culture and tradition are still alive through the platforms set by our ancestors - Professor Prasad
Our language, religion, culture and tradition are still alive through the platforms set by our ancestors despite encountering many challenges. This was highlighted by
Car Mart Limited donates tractor to Korovuto College to assist students explore agriculture
Car Mart Limited donated a tractor worth $50,000 to Korovuto College that will help the students explore the boundless potential that agriculture holds. While officiat
Govt to deliver 250,000 litres of water to Cikobia and adjacent islands facing water issue
Good news for people living on the island of Cikobia and adjacent islands, who have been facing water issues due to the prolonged dry spell as the government will be tran
Guangzhou City donates 200 solar street lights to Fiji
In a bid to keep the relationship between Fiji and China stronger, Guangzhou City donated 200 solar street lights to Fiji with a total value of $150,000. While speakin
Transitioning towards renewable energy sources will stabilise energy prices – Tabuya
The cost of energy echoes throughout the economy affecting production costs, consumer costs, consumer prices, and the availability of basic needs. Minister for Women,
Diwali is a beacon of unity and friendship – Rabuka
Hundreds gathered at the Kshatriya Hall last night to celebrate the 2023 Diwali Utsav organised by the High Commission of India under the India-Fiji Friendship Forum.
Govt urges everyone to raise awareness about the consequences of domestic violence and promote a culture of zero tolerance
The government is urging everyone including local authorities, civil society organisations, NGOs, religious leaders and village elders to work together to raise awareness
Incorrect to say that I plan to appeal against Bainimarama and Qiliho’s verdict – AG
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has clarified that a Fiji Sun report this morning is totally misleading, factually incorrect and a gross misrepresentation to say that he p
Connecting remote communities to digital technologies remains a priority - Kamikamica
Connecting our most remote communities to digital technologies remains a priority and Rotuma Island has been identified as a pilot site for the Smart Islands Project.
Newly installed flood early warning systems will assist affected residents in Ba Province - Ditoka
New flood early warning systems have been tested in the Ba Province. Minister for Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka says thanks to a funding support of $1 million fr
PM receives concerns about excessive overseas travels by Ministers
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has received concerns regarding excessive overseas by ministers and has asked the Secretary to Cabinet to keep a record of who is t
There are times when the PM must make unilateral decisions and stand by them – Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says there are times when the Prime Minister must make unilateral decisions and stand by them. While being questioned on the recent UN
PM Rabuka says sugar industry has been a symbol of resilience contributing to more than $200 million in foreign revenue
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has revealed that for generations, our sugar industry has been more than just a source of income, it has been a symbol of resilience and te