250 new teachers to be recruited next year
The Education Ministry is expecting 250 teachers to be recruited next year. Minister Rosy Akbar has told parliament that based on the projected exits and the need for
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Compensation payments given to injured workers & dependents of deceased workers whose deaths are directly related to their employment
The first compensation payments for this financial year to injured workers and dependents of deceased workers whose deaths are directly related to their employment were g
70% of retirement funds are kept in members’ FNPF preserved accounts – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says while they have used the Fiji National Provident Fund as their means for distribution of COVID-19 unemployment assistance, that as
Chaudhry maybe bitter about what Fiji Airways has achieved - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry may be bitter about what Fiji Airways has achieved after realizing an objective Ch
Fiji Airways facing the pandemic and lies from the opposition - AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Fiji Airways is the only airline in the world that is contending with two crisis, one the COVID-19 pand
I’m disgusted with the level of disrespect shown by the NFP Leader – Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says she is disgusted with the level of disrespect shown by the NFP Leader, Professor Biman Prasad to her as a woman by calling her a m
16,611 students under TELS at a cost of $93 million while 2,525 students under the National Toppers Scheme
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says currently there are 16,611 students under the Tertiary Education Loan Scheme at a cost of $93 million while there are 2,525 student
Akbar urges MPs not to get involved in the RKS saga
Education Minister Rosy Akbar has urged the members of parliament not to get involved in the RKS issue and let the Ministry sort things out. Akbar highlighted this in
A new shipping route to open in Beqa, Yanuca and Vatulele this month - Faiyaz Koya
The Government will be opening a new shipping route in Beqa, Yanuca and Vatulele this month that will operate every two months to increase economic activity and improve t
Ministry investigates allegations made against RKS Principal by Student Council
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has today confirmed that a ministry team is now investigating allegations levelled against the Principal of Ratu Kadavulevu School, Arv
Phase 4 FNPF Withdrawal Scheme has got nothing to do with those that have become unemployed because of COVID-19 - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Phase 4 of the FNPF Withdrawal Scheme has got nothing to do with people who have become unemployed because of COVID-19.
Over $200 million worth of various illicit drugs discovered over the last 3 years and the ops will continue - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says there are some ill informed people claiming crime is on the rise in Fiji but that is not true when in fact violent crime is way dow
'Don’t forget, twice I sacked you from my office & I got you back' - PM tells Tikoduadua
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has told NFP President Pio Tikoduadua in parliament that he should not forget that Bainimarama sacked Tikoduadua twice and brought him b
Why 7 bills will be debated for 1 hour each on Thursday - SODELPA
Two SODELPA parliamentarians have questioned why 7 bills will be debated and voted upon this Thursday as according to them, these bills will be taking priority over other
Parliament to vote on Companies Amendment Bill where charitable organisations must submit annual reports
Parliament will debate and vote on the Companies Amendment Bill this Thursday where organisations which are limited by guarantee and is of charity must disclose their ann
There is no Land Grab by Govt - Usamate
Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Jone Usamate says there is a wide misconception of land grab through the Land Bank by the government which at times has led to in
Bill tabled to have pharmacies and pharmacists certified by the Pharmaceutical Board annually
The Pharmacy Profession Amendment Bill to have all pharmacies and pharmacists certified annually by the Pharmaceutical Board will be debated on Thursday. Attorney Gene
Public Health Amendment Bill seeking for foreigners coming to Fiji to pay for their quarantine costs
Parliament will debate and vote on the Public Health Amendment Bill this Thursday which is seeking for foreigners coming to Fiji to pay for their quarantine costs. Whi
Govt to soon launch Cash for Work programme for the informal sector
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the new cash for work programme for the informal sector will be limited to those who can provide proof that they do not have FNP
Bala urges youths to abide by COVID-19 related restrictions
Minister for Youth and Sports, Parveen Bala has urged the youths to abide by the COVID-19 related restrictions that are in place including the curfew hours. While spe
385 people to benefit from the 30KW Yasawa High School Solar Hybrid Project
The completion of the 30KW Yasawa High School Solar Hybrid Project is expected to benefit 385 people. While commissioning the project, Minister for Infrastructure, Jon