The government now has a huge focus on offshore borrowings – AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum confirms that the government now has a huge focus on offshore borrowings when asked by National Federation Party Leader, Profess
Author: Vijay Narayan
Bill passed to allow employers to let go of their workers if they cannot provide work due to an act of God which includes COVID-19
Parliament has today passed the Employment Relations Bill that allows employers to let go of their workers if they cannot provide work due to an act of God which includes
Family Care and Paternity Leave days to be reduced during the COVID-19 period due to an Act of God
The Family Care Leave and Paternity Leave of 5 days each will be reduced to 2 days each during the COVID-19 period and resume to 5 days each when a decision is made by th
WAF tells people to pay their bills if they can during the disconnection grace period
The Water Authority of Fiji is urging people who are able to pay their water bills in full to do so. This comes in light of many customers not clearing bills during th
Four police officers charged with brutality related charges in Tavua granted bail
Four police officers charged with allegedly assaulting some suspects between 25th and 26th January 2018 during a drug raid operation in Tavua have been granted bail on st
More job lay offs expected in the coming weeks in the tourism industry
As the tourism and hotel business transitions into the next phase of survival, operators involved in the tourism industry will be considering extended Leave Without Pay o
FNPF pensioners to get $300 to $900 as COVID-19 Relief Payment
More than 7,000 Fiji National Provident Fund pensioners will receive a COVID-19 relief payment today. The payment, which ranges from $300 to $900, will be disbursed di
6 juveniles arrested for playing soccer in Tacirua while 2 girls caught at Nabua short cut
8 juveniles in the Southern Division have been arrested for breaching the curfew and COVID-19 restrictions in the last 24 hours. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho sa
Adi Litia Qionibaravi files dispute against Emele Duituturaga
SODELPA’s Acting General Secretary, Emele Duituturaga has been given until midday today to provide her response, if any, after Registrar of Political Parties, Moha
Fiji Airways terminates contracts of 758 employees, lets go of all expat pilots and some expat managers, and implements 20% pay cut
The country’s national airline, Fiji Airways has today announced the termination of contracts of 758 of their staff, termination of contracts of their expatriate p
Fiji Airways to make formal statement today after some workers report that more than 700 workers have been asked to go home
Fiji’s international carrier, Fiji Airways will release a formal statement later today as reports are coming in from the workers that more than 700 airline workers
Rabuka has been appointed as a Casual Party Leader – Vijay Singh
The Acting President of SODELPA, Vijay Singh states that the party’s Management Board has decided that Sitiveni Rabuka remains the Casual Party Leader until the ne
Sayed-Khaiyum announces 2nd wave of FNPF COVID-19 assistance
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today revealed the second wave of Fiji National Provident Fund COVID-19 assistance where members who have lost their jobs wi
A travel bubble that includes Fiji with Australia and New Zealand would do far more good than any aid or assistance - Sayed-Khaiyum
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says a travel bubble that includes Fiji alongside Australia and New Zealand would do far more good than any aid or assistance.
Oceania Rugby Under 20s Championships cancelled
The 2020 Oceania Rugby Under 20s Championships scheduled for the 27th of May to the 6th of June has been cancelled after consultation with Rugby Australia over the last m
Plan your activities in advance to avoid getting caught moving around during the curfew hours from 10pm to 5am - Qiliho
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho is reiterating the call to people to plan their activities well in advance to avoid getting caught moving around during the curfew hou
Beware of street-smart professional beggars trying to take advantage of the current situation – Dept of Social Welfare
The Department of Social Welfare says if you are able to assist a person in need please do so however do verify their claims as there are street-smart people out there wh
More than $105 million provided in assistance through various Social Welfare programs
The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation is spending more than $105 million a year through various assistance programs for people who are eligible for diff
Fiji Sports Council to open some facilities from today
The Fiji Sports Council is opening some of its facilities for non-contact sports activities and meetings from today. This is in accordance with the latest Fijian Gover
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro sing Lean On Me to raise funds
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro have released the video for their version of Bill Withers’ ‘Lean On Me,’ the audio of which was released on 20th
Beauden Barrett sizzles record time during Blues fitness test
All Blacks strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill shared a lot of others’ excitement at Beauden Barrett’s sizzling record time of 4min 12sec for the Bronc