Sayed-Khaiyum announces grants and tax incentives to the Fijian BPO sector
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Business Process Outsourcing Council will be provided with a grant of $200,000 in the 2021-2022 National Budget to deve
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Govt will pay the base fees for taxis, minibuses, carriers, bus operators and stall fees for market vendors
There is good news for market vendors, taxi, minibus, carrier and bus operators as the Government will be paying their stall and base fees. Minister for Economy Aiyaz
Govt extends guaranteed $85 per tonne of cane for the 2021 season
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has announced that the Government will extend the minimum guarantee price of $85 per tonne of cane for the 2021 season, making t
No pay cut for civil servants
There is some good news for civil servants as their pay will not be reduced in the 2021/2022 financial year however, when they do review this budget in six months, civil
$200 million in loans made available to help businesses
The Government has announced that $200 million in loans is available to businesses to meet their working capital needs. 20,000 businesses can be assisted through this.
People between the ages of 50 to 54 years who have FNPF balance of up to $10,000 will now be able to withdraw funds from their account – AG
The Government has announced that FNPF members between the ages of 50 to 54 years who have FNPF balance of up to $10,000, and affected due to COVID-19, will now be able t
Govt developing digital vaccine passports – AG
Minister for Economy and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says as more adults in Fiji are fully vaccinated, they are developing secure vaccine passports which are ess
Government to continue to provide free education, changes in TELS and support for MBBS students who enrolled last year
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says despite these challenging times, the Government will continue to ensure that every child receives primary and secondary edu
Families getting free water and power to continue however this will be reviewed based on vaccination rate
The Government will continue to provide free water to households with an annual household income of less than $30,000 for up to 92,500 litres of water. Minister for Ec
Social Welfare recipients eligible for term life and funeral benefits must be fully vaccinated by 1st November 2021
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says social welfare recipients eligible for term life and funeral benefits must be fully vaccinated by 1st November 2021. Whi
Unemployment income support announced – no jabs no assistance
An unemployment income support has been announced for the 2021/2022 National Budget, and the assistance will only provided to people that have received their first dose b
Govt delivers National Budget with a focus to reach 80% vaccination target by 31st October, people to only qualify for targeted assistance if they are vaccinated
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has stressed the importance of moving the economy and the country as a whole forward if Fiji reaches the 80% target to get the e
We are seeing an urgent rise in need for food and medication to be delivered to people who are in isolation – Kiran
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND has been distributing close to 1,500 food packs a week to families that have been affected by CO
Westpac provides $30,000 to Rotary Club of Suva East to help Fijians facing food insecurity and other problems
Westpac in association with the Rotary Club of Suva East has embarked on a partnership to help Fijians facing food insecurity and other related impacts of the COVID-19 pa
Former Nadi businessman donates $10,000 to assist struggling families
Former Nadi businessman Pyara Singh who is currently residing in Sydney, Australia has donated $10,000 to assist families who are struggling to put food on the table.
All Blacks have a more powerful pack for this weekend – Cotter
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says the All Blacks have a more powerful pack for this weekend. Cotter says the All Blacks will apply pressure so itâ€
Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA uniforms — and they come with air-conditioned jackets
Olympians concerned about the oppressive heat and humidity of summers in Japan can chill out — Ralph Lauren has a solution for that. The iconic American brand u
Koroisau scores on debut as Queensland stun the Blues
Queensland has stunned New South Wales 20-18 in State of Origin Game III on the Gold Coast, denying the Blues a historic series sweep. A second-half double from Ben Hu
More medical personnel from Aust and NZ arrive in Fiji to help combat the spread of COVID-19
A team of 14 medical personnel from Australia and New Zealand and three liaison officers have arrived into Fiji to help the Ministry of Health combat the spread of COVID-
Ba leads the vaccination rate of 1st doses of AstraZeneca and it now stands at 97.9%
Ba district is still leading the vaccination rate of the first dose of AstraZenaca vaccine at 97.9% while their second dose stands at 7% of the Ba population. Head of
St. John New Zealand to send 4 ambulances to assist St. John Fiji
Saint John New Zealand is sending four all-terrain ambulances to Fiji along with medical equipment and boxes of personal protective equipment. According to Stuff.co, S