FRA working to open the Kings Road near the 4-miles bridge by 4am Monday
The Fiji Roads Authority is working to repair the sinkhole at Kings Road near the 4-miles bridge and are aiming to open both lanes by 4am on Monday. FRA Acting CEO Kam
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FDB approves $1 million worth of loans to support ginger farmers
The Fiji Development Bank has so far approved $1 million worth of loans to support ginger farmers in the country. FDB CEO Saud Minam says despite being occupied with t
FRCS detects $3,647 worth of smuggled alcohol and cigarettes on two foreign fishing vessels
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is reminding operators of foreign fishing vessels to understand and comply with the entry requirements of Fiji following the detectio
Distribution for the second round of the $360 unemployment benefit to be spaced out to avoid crowding
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they will be spacing out the distribution for the second round of the $360 unemployment benefit to avoid massive crowding in
Early payment for the Govt’s second round of the $360 assistance
The disbursement of the second round of Government's $360 unemployment assistance is currently underway. Acting Permanent Secretary for Economy Shiri Gounder says 203,
Opening hours of banks to normalize from Monday
The Association of Banks in Fiji says all commercial banks’ opening hours will return to normal from Monday 1st November 2021. The normal banking hours would be
We made several attempts but some teachers made it clear that they will not get vaccinated – Kumar
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says they had made several attempts to ensure that all the teachers get the COVID-19 vaccine however some teachers had made it clear
Students from Years 1 to 11 to return to school on either 29th November or 4th January
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has confirmed that students from Years 1 to 11 will return to school from 29th November this year if everything goes well. Kumar s
Veitokani will be back stronger - O’Connor
Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O’Connor says they will ease former Fijian Drua star and Flying Fijian Alivereti Veitokani into the game and are confident that he will b
Education Ministry to conduct assessment to understand the needs of students
With more than 22,624 Year 12 and 13 students resuming school from Monday, Minister for Education Premila Kumar says they will be doing an assessment to better understand
Year 12 and 13 students can now top up their eTransport cards
With schools re-opening from Monday, the Ministry of Education has confirmed that the eTransport cards for Years 12 and 13 students have been topped up. Students can n
Bush fire causes heavy traffic along Queens Highway near Navua
The smoke from a bush fire near the Navua Hospital has caused heavy traffic along the Queens Highway. Officers from the National Fire Authority are currently at the sc
Fijian Drua and New Balance sign 3 year partnership
The Fijian Drua and global athletic leader New Balance have announced a 3 year partnership which will see New Balance provide all onfield and training performance wear f
Housing Authority and PRB appoint new Executive Board
The Housing Authority of Fiji and the Public Rental Board have appointed a new Executive Board with FNPF CEO Viliame Vodonaivalu named as the Chairperson. Fiji Developmen
Dialogue Fiji study reveals 70.3% people were willing to get their children vaccinated
A research conducted amongst 1,338 people by Dialogue Fiji has revealed that 70.3% people indicated they were willing to allow their children who were below 18 years of a
Dolokoto and Tela among 7 new players confirmed for the Drua
Flying Fijians Hooker Mesulame Dolokoto, flyhalf Teti Tela and prop Haereiti Hetet are the latest wave of players who have been confirmed for the Fijian Drua. Hetet c
Firecrackers has no significance in celebrating Diwali and is a waste of hard earned money – Dr Raju
Nadi Chamber of Commerce President Doctor Ram Raju says firecrackers has no significance in celebrating Diwali and is a total waste of hard earned money. Doctor Raju s
AG alleges some former Fiji Airways staff were bullied into taking the airline to court
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has alleged in Parliament that some of the workers of Fiji Airways whose contracts were terminated and later filed a court case w
Clubs, bars, taverns and gaming venues to open from 11th November
From 11 November 2021, clubs, bars, taverns and gaming venues can safely re-open for business in accordance with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transportâ
Degree in teacher training will no longer guarantee a student a teaching job
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says the quality of teachers from all teacher training institutions in the country has not been up to standard and a degree in teache
Teachers told to change with time or face being made redundant
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has told teachers that they will become redundant if they do not change with time.She made these comments while speaking to the teach