Mineral exploration and mining sector is resilient against COVID 19
Mineral Resources Department Acting Director, Raymond Mohammed says the mineral exploration and mining sector has proved to be resilient against the impact of the COVID 1
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PM knows which Minister is doing what and when is the requirement for somebody to act - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama knows which Minister is doing what and when is the requirement for somebody to act or no
PS Economy Makereta Konrote resigns
Permanent Secretary for Economy, Makereta Konrote has resigned from her post. In a statement, Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who is in Singapore, says as a k
Golden Age Home to benefit from a special bus through $279,000 assistance by the Government of Japan
52 residents of Golden Age Home will benefit from a special 35-seater bus that will be purchased through a $279,000 assistance by the Government of Japan provided to the
Fiji & NZ talk about COVID-19 vaccines and more in high-level discussions
New Zealand has committed to supporting Fiji over the next three years in a variety of fields. This includes strengthening governance, democracy and values; supporting
First Home Grant Assistance Programme to continue in the next financial year
Good news for people who are planning to build or buy a new home as the First Home Grant Assistance Programme will continue in the next financial year. 334 families ha
CSO Alliance & Chaudhry call on PM to put AG on medical leave & to make an acting appointment
While Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum continues his medical treatment in Singapore, a group of NGOs and a political party are calling for S
First year medical student asks govt to bring back funding for new MBBS students
A question has been raised by a first year medical student for the government to bring back the funding for the new MBBS students in the 2021/2022 National Budget and the
Govt is borrowing money this year to pay for operating expenditure which includes civil servants’ pay
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are borrowing more this year to pay for operating expenditure because the government has less revenue and the economy h
I have a major medical procedure in Singapore next week - AG
 Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says he is in Singapore at the moment for some medical procedures where he already had a procedure a fe
We have seen unity among all Fijians over the years - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we have seen unity among all Fijians over the years and that is exactly how great societies and nations are built. While speakin
We are looking at measures to ensure economy remains resistant - Koya
Minister for Commerce and Trade, Faiyaz Koya says they are looking at measures to ensure Fiji’s economy remains resistant. He says under the Regulations of Buil
Rebuilding works on four schools in the North to start on Friday
Good news for students of Lekutu Secondary School, Yadua Primary School, Bua District School and Dama Primary School in the North as rebuilding works for these schools wi
Fires cost us nearly $13 million in property damage in 2020
Fires cost us nearly $13 million in property damage in 2020 and more than $22.1 million in 2019. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has revealed this adding we are onl
31 men from Yako will now be able to carry out basic first aid in any emergency
31 men from Yako in Nadi will now be able to undertake basic fire compliance within the village and carry out basic first aid in any emergency. They have today graduat
Designers and Architects urged to design more weather resilient buildings
Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate is urging architects and designers to design more weather resilient infrastructure based on what the country is currently facing.
Govt revenue through taxes and duties has declined by half - Usamate
Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate says revenue collected by government through taxes and duties has declined by half, however government is still maintaining the a
Luxury Pools has completed the 3 pools as per contract for the Lautoka Swimming Pool Project
The company that was awarded the contract by the Lautoka City Council to construct 3 pools as part of the Lautoka Swimming Pool Project, Luxury Pools has completed the po
AG holds virtual session on 2021-2022 National Budget preparataion
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who is currently overseas held a virtual meeting with the team of the Ministry of Economy to discuss preparations for the 2021-2
22 vendors from Sigatoka and Nadi receive 2 years roadside stall leases
It was all smiles for Makereta Biau of Volivoli Village and 21 other vendors from Sigatoka and Nadi when they received 2-year leases for market roadside stalls. The 42
Chaudhry questions why govt hasn’t announced a cyclone relief package while Seruiratu says govt has a plan in place to help affected people
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has questioned why the government has not announced a cyclone relief package for victims in the North however Minister for Nati