11,000 People to benefit from upgraded WASH facilities in rural Ba
More than 11,000 people in rural Ba are expected to benefit from upgraded water, sanitation and hygiene facilities commissioned by the Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalab
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Europe and Pacific must stand together for peace - EU Ambassador
European Union Ambassador to Fiji Barbara Plinkert has highlighted the growing partnership between Europe and Fiji, calling for stronger unity, cooperation and commitment
New Ministry of Environment plan to strengthen Fiji’s climate and environment efforts
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has officially launched its Strategic Development Plan 2026–2031 and new ministry website, marking a major step towa
Australia provides AUD$30 million to help Fiji in fuel supply - Wong
Australia has provided AUD$30 million to the Fijian Government to help address the country’s ongoing fuel crisis. This has been highlighted by Australia’s M
Tutu Rural Training Centre continues changing lives through skills and sustainable training
Tutu Rural Training Centre continues to be recognised for its long-standing work in transforming the lives of young people through practical skills training, sustainable
Labasa taxi drivers call for fuel rebate as costs continue to rise
Taxi drivers in Labasa are raising concerns following the rise in fuel prices, and are calling for a rebate on fuel and oil prices to assist drivers.Labasa Taxi Associati
Fiji boosts climate resilience efforts with community-based seawall project
Government agencies, development partners, and technical experts came together this morning at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva to be part of the Inception Workshop â€
$200 fine for littering, businesses could face $100,000 penalties
Throwing rubbish where it does not belong could soon cost people $200, while businesses could face fines of up to $100,000 under tougher litter laws being backed by Parli
Government tightens rules on imported building materials
Safer and more reliable building materials are expected to reach Fijian communities as the Government moves to strengthen compliance on mandatory standards for imported c
No need for a State of Emergency at this stage - Govt
The Government has made it clear that there is no need for a State of Emergency in Fiji at this stage.This assurance follows a meeting of the National Security Council ch
Hundreds to benefit from Buca Village Hydro Project in Cakaudrove
540 residents and 90 families are expected to have improved power supply following the completion of the Buca Village Hydro Project in Cakaudrove.Minister for Public Work
Does Fiji need to declare a State of Emergency when Police and RFMF operations are running well?
With discussions underway on whether Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka should or should not declare a State of Emergency based on the current joint police and military oper
State of Emergency not necessary, military and police doing good work - Prof. Prasad
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says the work that the military and the police are doing is producing good results as part of the joint operation
Littering fine to increase from $40 to $200 under proposed Litter Bill
A Bill to increase the fine for littering, how that money is going to be used and compliance will be debated today following the tabling of the Litter Amendment Bill in P
New national risk profiling system to help Fiji communities better prepare for disasters
Communities across Fiji could soon be better prepared for disasters as government agencies work on creating a centralised national risk profiling system to improve prepar
Current fuel stocks are adequate and supply remains stable - Ro Filipe
Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transportation, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, has assured members of Parliament and the people of Fiji that current fuel stoc
Govt plans pilot program to unlock UK market for yaqona
A new export opportunity could soon open for Fiji’s yaqona farmers as Government confirms plans for a pilot program to help unlock the UK market.Minister for Forei
Tourism Action Group reactivated to shield Fiji’s tourism sector from global risks
The Tourism Action Group has been reactivated to protect Fiji’s tourism sector from emerging global threats, particularly the escalating conflict in the Middle Eas
Fiji to lead Pacific voice at Pre-COP 31 meeting in October
Fiji will host the Pre-COP 31 climate meeting from the 5th to the 8th of October this year ahead of the global United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change confe
Non-revenue water remains high at 47% despite gradual decline - Ro Filipe
More than 82 percent of water losses in Fiji are concentrated within the country’s major urban water systems, as efforts continue to reduce non-revenue water level
Fiji launches new project to tackle waste and marine pollution
Fiji has launched the second phase of the Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific Project, known as SWAP2, to improve waste management systems and reduce rubbish flowing