Support systems for Fijian workers overseas under review
Strengthening protections and improving welfare support for Fijian workers overseas remain key priorities as the Government continues to refine its labour mobility progra
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71 roads and crossings affected following TC Urmil
A total of 71 roads and crossings have been damaged or affected following the recent severe weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Urmil, with 51 currently closed and 2
No word from PM and Saukuru on independent investigations
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru remain tightlipped and are not revealing anything as yet regarding a meeting which they had yesterda
Bulitavu on the ground in Ra assessing damage caused by flooding
The Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Mosese Bulitavu was in the western division today, assessing the impacts of yesterday’s
All schools will be closed today
All schools across Fiji will be closed today, as heavy rain and flooding continue to affect parts of the country. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has announced the
US Deputy Secretary accorded a traditional welcome at GPH
The US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau was accorded a traditional welcome this morning at the Grand Pacific Hotel.Welcoming the US Deputy Secretary was Prime Minister
Misinformation could undermine democracy, says Dialogue Fiji
As Fiji enters an election cycle, there is an urgent need to prevent misinformation and disinformation from illicitly shaping voter behaviour or undermining trust in inst
First batch of 100 prefabricated homes in Nepani nears completion
30 of 100 prefabricated homes in the Nepani Subdivision are nearing completion and will soon be handed over to buyers under a new land-and-housing package designed to cut
Local Government elections could be held before year-end - Nalumisa
After more than two decades without municipal polls, Fiji could see local government elections return before the end of this year. Minister for Housing and Local Governme
I will decide if advice is to get Saukuru out to allow independent investigations - PM
Questions are been raised about the risk of potential evidence tampering as Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru remains in office while allegations against him are set t
Rabuka says he will not interfere in FICAC operations
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he will not interfere in the work of FICAC.Speaking to fijivillage News this afternoon, Rabuka made it clear that the Government will
Legal action to be taken against those exploiting elderly citizens – Kiran
We will be looking at prosecuting individuals who abuse or financially exploit older persons.Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran mentioned thi
Teen dies from suspected Leptospirosis as Health Ministry urges caution
Members of the public are advised by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to take immediate precautions against leptospirosis following a recent death and three
JSC to have emergency meeting today
The Judicial Services Commission, chaired by Chief Justice Salesi Temo, will have an emergency meeting today after the detention of Fijian national, Charlie Charters by F
Government and UNESCO disaster resilience and sustainable livelihoods agenda
Strenthening disaster resilience and sustainable livelihood initiatives across education, science, technology, and innovation, gender empowerment, and disaster risk reduc
Charan Jeath Singh urges financial discipline and strategic reform at Fiji Meat Industry Board
The Minister for Public Enterprises, Charan Jeath Singh is calling for stronger financial discipline and strategic reform at the Fiji Meat Industry Board following a high
PM confirms independent investigations into allegations against Saukuru and Gilbert Vakalalabure
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that he met Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru, and informed him that an independent investigation will be commissioned
Fiji removed from EU Blacklist
Great news as Fiji has officially been removed from the European Union list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (EU Blacklist).The Fiji Revenue and Custo
If a policy is not working, we must improve it - Kiran
The Ministry must be ready to respond in new and practical ways and "if a policy is not working, we must speak up and improve it".Minister for Women, Children and Soci
FNU Council files complaint with FICAC against VC and PS National Planning
Members of the Fiji National University Council have filed a complaint with FICAC against the Vice Chancellor of FNU and the Permanent Secretary for National Planning.Thi
Fiji and China’s partnership rooted in cultural exchange and mutual respect – Singh
Cultural exchange and mutual respect remain at the heart of Fiji and China's enduring partnership.Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh says the relationsh