New road described as a blessing by Nakida villagers
Villagers of Nakida in Naitasiri who have been crying out for a new road for almost three decades have described government’s decision to build the road as a bless
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In Islam, everyone is equal, despite their ethnicity, language or nationality & this principle has relevance as we build a new & better Fiji – Koya
Minister for Commerce, Faiyaz Koya says in Islam, everyone is equal despite their ethnicity, language or nationality; no one has more privileges and no-one has a higher s
COVID-19 has not only shaken the foundation of our health, education & economic systems but it has turned challenges into opportunities – Akbar
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar says the COVID-19 pandemic has not only shaken the foundation of our health, education and economic syste
New investments show people still have confidence in the economy- Akbar
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar says she has been hearing that a lot of businesses are opening new stores and that is a sign that people s
This Govt has your back – PM
“This Government has your back.†Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama stated this while speaking to corrections officers at the Korovou Prison Compound this
World statistical bodies raise concerns over Kemueli Naiqama’s sacking
The International Statistical Institute and the International Association for Official Statistics are gravely concerned over the decision of the Government to arbitrarily
Fiji Airways has safely repatriated over 46,000 Fijians from overseas – PM
Fiji Airways has operated more than 355 repatriation flights to reunite Fijians and visitors alike with their families and loved ones. This was highlighted by Prime Mi
Fiji Airways used to spend around $14 million per year sending their pilots and cabin crew for training
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji Airways used to spend around $14 million every year sending their pilots and cabin crew for training overseas and all that mon
You need to stick to a game plan to deal with a crisis - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says in order to be able to deal with a crisis and to have some sort of vision with respect to the economy, you need to stick to
British govt provides grant of $1.2 million to structure Fiji’s Blue Bond issuance in 2022
The British government will provide a grant support of $1.2 million to structure Fiji’s Blue Bond issuance in 2022. Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum met wit
We need to ramp up vaccination rates in rural and maritime areas – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they need to ramp up the vaccination rates in the maritime islands and rural areas. While speaking to frontliners in Sigatoka, Ba
We are looking at close to half a billion dollars worth of direct assistance to Fijians after the second round of $360 unemployment assistance - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says if we add the next round of the government’s $360 assistance, interest rate subsidy, subsidized electricity, water, food ra
Unity has brought us this far and as believers, we are confident that God will carry us all the way – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says unity has brought us this far and as believers, we are confident that God will carry us all the way. While speaking on the Lala
We will have to wait and see if there is a need for further unemployment assistance - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they will have to play a wait and see game on whether there will be further unemployment assistance for affected people afte
People to continue 2 metres physical distancing and other measures in public transport, workplaces and businesses
As workplaces, businesses and public transport can now operate at 80% capacity to children and fully vaccinated adults, Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong
PM announces curfew is from 11pm to 4am
80.3% of adults in Fiji's target population have been full vaccinated. There is another Vaccine Lottery Christmas Draw planned for December. Details will be announced
Some parties ridiculed the Prime Minister when he said a lockdown will not work - AG
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says one of the political parties in the country had said that we must follow New Zealand and do a lockdown however New Zealand has j
If Chaudhry says the horse is green, will you come and ask me why the horse is green - AG
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated our economic problems but it is well acknowledged that the economy was in dire troub
Akbar acknowledges Ministry staff during Fiji Day celebration
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar has acknowledged the staff of the Ministry who have helped people overcome stigma and adversities to achi
Election polls done by the Fiji Sun are not reliable - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they do not trust the election polls done by Fiji Sun who are just dialling people up and have no way of verifying who they
Forms to change your name under the amended Act to be available from today
With the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Act passed in parliament, the forms to change your name will be available from today. Attorney-General Aiy