1893 youths affected by COVID-19 assisted through Youth Farm Initiative- Bala
1893 youths throughout the country whose employment have been impacted by COVID-19 have been assisted through the Youth Farm Initiative. These youths are part of 71 cl
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Challenging role to be stepping into the shoes of a great Opposition Leader – Ratu Naiqama
Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu is the new Leader of Opposition. SODELPA Whip, Lynda Tabuya confirmed that there were 14 votes in favour of Ratu Naiqama and 5 for SODELPA Lead
A parliament session may be dedicated to discuss about 73 outstanding reports – Seruiratu
Leader of Government in Parliament, Inia Seruiratu says the parliamentary business committee has agreed for the possibility of having a session next year dedicated to dis
Our economy will recover - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we will defeat COVID-19 and relatively soon and our economy will recover but some challenges are meant to be managed over the long-
Ratu Tevita Momoedonu accorded state funeral
The late former Prime Minister and Taukei Sawaieke, Ratu Tevita Momoedonu was accorded a state funeral at Viseisei Village in Vuda today. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainim
We first need to develop regulations on how owners in towns and cities are required to maintain their buildings - Kumar
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar they first need to develop regulations before working on the enforcement on the new Town and Country Planning Act which ensure
We must not turn a blind eye to our climate – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says as the world looks to rebuild COVID-19’s rubble, we must not turn a blind eye to our climate. While speaking during the
Premila Kumar refutes claims that she had promised a Waidamudamu resident to provide them with electricity
Minister for Housing Premila Kumar says she has not made any promise to any resident of Waidamudamu in Nausori about providing them with electricity as everyone knows tha
Illegal development is rife in Nasinu and Nausori – Premila Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar has admitted that some municipal council staff have taken bribes to get things done for the benefit of a particular person, a
10 major projects worth $82.6m approved in October
The Director of Town and Country Planning has approved 10 major projects worth $82.6 million in the month of October. Minister for Local Government and Community Devel
Legislative changes required to assist people with home mortgages - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says some legislative changes are required to ensure that Fiji National Provident Fund members affected by COVID-19 can do their
Our sugar production and exports, have been kneecapped by COVID-driven disruptions - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says as we map out our economic recovery with hope for a COVID-19 vaccine in sight, we will lean on agriculture, and on the sugar indust
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 in Fiji
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced. With these new cases, we now have 7 active border quarantine cases. Permanent Secretary for Health
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 in Fiji
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the four are Fijian citizens who arrived at Na
Bainimarama says “why should I listen to people like Chaudhry”
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says “why should I listen to people like Chaudhry†when asked on calls by Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry for Att
Around 90 schools in Fiji still face internet connectivity issue - Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says at present there are around 90 schools in remote and rural areas that still face internet connectivity issues and the Ministry is w
We will ensure Fijians don't lose their homes – AG
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says government will ensure that Fijians do not lose their homes during this extraordinary period when their employment and income h
We should expect things to get worse before they get better - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says our spirits are all lifted by the news that several newly developed COVID-19 vaccines are showing promise but we should hold in any
Nananu Village to benefit from a new seawall
The villagers of Nananu in Tailevu will soon benefit from a new seawall after Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama visited the village yesterday after the Tailevu Provincial
A number of people indicate in Nasinu meeting they do not support the new Informal Lot Allocation Policy
A number of people who attended the Housing Ministry consultation last night have indicated that they do not support the new Informal Lot Allocation Policy that will look
More landowning units should subdivide and lease land that does not currently have any productive use - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says with more pandemic-driven population movement to more rural regions of the country, more landowning units should subdivide and even