Suspension of Fiji’s grant to USP is childish - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says the Economy Minister’s decision to suspend Fiji’s grant to USP, is simply childish. Chaudhry says it loo
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I take exception to people picking on me simply because I am related to Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum - Mahmood Khan
The Chairperson of the USP Audit and Risk Committee Mahmood Khan has made it clear that there is no influence from anyone and he is raising issues concerning the managem
Nice tweets, speeches or photo-opportunities won't save us - Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says speeches won’t save us and neither will nice tweets or photo-opportunities. Speaking at the High-Level Virtual Roundtable
Ministry of Youth & Sports to provide training for Lomainasau Youths on use of Gym equipment
The Ministry of Youth and Sports will be providing theoretical and practical training to the youth of Lomainasau village in Tailevu and their rugby team on the use of new
Govt withholds $27.7 million USP grant until a resolution on the highlighted matters
The Fijian Government says the letter sent to the Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific on 23rd of September 2020 speaks for itself.
USP and government not making any comments on the withholding of Fiji grant to the university
The University of the South Pacific is not saying anything today after revelations that the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has decided to hold the grants to US
Fiji Pine Limited declares $5 million bonus payment for landowners
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama today handed over $5 million in lease security bonus payment to landowners who lease their land to Fiji Pine Limited. Bainimarama sa
It is only fair that a household gets one stall – Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar confirms some market masters have been relieved of their duties and all municipal councils are now under scrutiny. Kumar s
Ro Teimumu is making false claims – Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says false claims made by SODELPA MP, Ro Teimumu Kepa that there has been a reduction in the boarding grant, amongst other things, has
Injured workers and dependents of deceased workers receive compensation
About 36 individuals who had suffered serious injuries on the job and grieving families of those who have lost their lives while performing their duties were compensated
A COVID-19 vaccine is still only guaranteed for those who can afford it – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says months into economically devastating lockdowns and border closures, a COVID-19 vaccine is still only guaranteed for those who can a
Bainimarama congratulates new Japanese PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has conveyed Fiji’s well wishes to Yoshihide Suga on his appointment as the 63rd Prime Minister of Japan. In a congratulatory
33 jobs from Nasinu Town Council impacted through the outsourcing of waste collection to SCC
33 jobs have been impacted through the outsourcing of the waste collection to Suva City Council by the Nasinu Town Council. This was confirmed by the Nasinu Town Counc
Levuka Town to have a new market
Market vendors in Levuka can now look forward to selling their produce and catch in a much more appropriate and safer place as the Levuka Town Council and UN Women are wo
I'm working to get the PM re-elected, and not to erode his position - Davis
Former public relations advisor for Qorvis, Graham Davis says many more Fijians will know from his blog site articles that he is, in fact, trying to strengthen Prime Mini
Fiji talking to development partners as to what it can do to better position itself when a COVID-19 vaccine comes - AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are constantly talking to their development partners as to what Fiji can do to better position it
PM to lead FijiFirst into the next general elections
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that he will once again work hard to earn the votes of the Fijian people when he leads FijiFirst into the next elections.
171 projects worth $12.6 million funded under the Small Grants Scheme since 2018
From 2018 to date a total of 171 projects worth $12.6 million has been funded under the Small Grants Scheme. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama
Akbar urges parents to take extra care of children when taking them out during the school break
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar has called on parents to take extra care when taking their children out during this school break. Speaking to parents and students of
Fiji stands with US in COVID-19 battle - Chief of Protocol
Fiji stands with the United States of America as the two countries work towards winning the battle to overcome COVID-19. This was the message from Fiji’s Chief
Some people in informal settlements earn $50k & rent out houses- Kumar
The Minister for Housing, Premila Kumar says they have found people living in informal settlements who are earning more than $50,000 and some living in informal settlemen