11 farmers to benefit from mechanised farming equipment and assistance from govt
We must continue to invest in our people and our resources. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica stated this as he handed over a farm tractor
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About 60 families still living in tents in Nabavatu after TC Ana in 2021
About 60 families in Nabavatu Village in Drekeniwai, Vanua Levu are still living in tents following the devastating effect of TC Ana in 2021 and plans are being made to r
Our senior citizens and beggars have the right to live their life free of violence - Tabuya
Just like you and me, our senior citizens and beggars have the right and freedom to live their life free of violence and they need to be respected as they have contribute
Chaudhry calls on PM and Ministers to cut their travel allowances
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry has rejected the excuse by the Prime Minister that he is still picking up $3000 a day in overseas travel allowance because the
We want the name change law to be repealed - Rounds
A strong statement has been made today by Bernadette Rounds on behalf of the women who have challenged the Electoral Registration of Voters Amendment Act. While speaki
Nukusolevu farmers received a tractor valued at $77,080.00
Nukusolevu Farmers Co-Operatives Limited from Nasarawaqa Village in Lekutu, Bua received a tractor worth $77,080. The handover was presented by the Deputy Prime Minist
Public consultation on the review of GCC to start tomorrow in Nadi
Public consultation on the review of the Great Council of Chiefs will begin this week in the Western Division. The GCC Review Team will be led by Doctor Jone Baledroka
Consultation starts for Immigration Act 2003 and name change policy begins
Public consultation on the review of the Immigration Act 2003 and review of the name change policy will be held next week. The government says the Ministry of Home Aff
Charging fees to enter nightclubs may restrict people from entering a particular club - Chand
Charging fees to enter nightclubs may restrict people from entering a particular club and going to other clubs. Albert Chand of Deep Sea Nightclub says although chargi
PM and ministers overseas allowances need to be reduced - Rabuka
The overseas allowances of the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers need to be reduced. This has been stated by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while speaking on fijivi
People of Qauia to soon have their footbridge upgraded
The people of Qauia Settlement in Lami will soon have an upgraded footbridge as the upgrade worth $40,000 is well underway. While visiting the community, Assistant Min
I’m not on a witch-hunt or out for revenge - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he is not on a witch-hunt or out for revenge, and Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is generalising things as it is the law that hunts not people.
Money that is supposed to be used for family or church is being used at nightclubs – Turaga
It is an acknowledged fact that 75 percent of the iTaukei live below the poverty line and the money that is supposed to be used for family or church purposes are used els
We should be mindful of what we say - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says when we are talking in a mixed group we should be mindful of what we say, and saying something religious does not mean they are trying
Lands Ministry gives over $3m in mineral royalty to govt
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has received a royalty cheque from Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo amounting to $3,673,668.25.
Cabinet reshuffle is a normal thing in government - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that cabinet ministers will be reshuffled, but he is calling on all Fijians that it should not be seen as a punitive move.
Turaga to protect the assets and operations of the FRU, and appoint interim trustees to take it to a SGM
The Fiji Rugby Union is now caught in a major legal situation, and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga will now move to protect the assets and operations of the FRU, appo
I’m the final arbiter and I will not say whether VAT will go up at this stage - PM
Lowering the personal income tax threshold will make more people struggle and most of the people are now comfortable when it is at $30,000. While speaking during the f
FRU in chaos
The Fiji Rugby Union remains tight-lipped after confirmation that the FRU AGM scheduled for this Saturday has been deferred to a later date. Some of the board members
Nightclub hours being reviewed due to youths behaviour and social problems - Rabuka
The nightclub hours are being reviewed as most complaints come from the people about young people being rowdy early in the morning while coming out of the nightclub after
Student debt will be written off and merit-based scholarships will be provided - Rabuka
Student debt will be written off by the government and merit-based scholarships will be provided. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during the fij