Fire leaves a family of 14 homeless with wedding plans shattered
A 27-year-old priest from Vuqele in Tavua who was in the middle of preparing for his wedding in July is still in shock after a fire destroyed their home yesterday. She
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Fiji Airways Union looking at options to challenge termination decision
Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary Felix Anthony says he has been advised that the Fiji Airways Union has taken steps and have sought legal action and they hav
Salary cuts if any will be announced in the National Budget
Any decision on pay cuts for civil servants as a cost-cutting measure will be announced in the National Budget. When questioned by Fijivillage if the government is loo
“Act of God†amendment to the Employment Relations Act is sheer sacrilege - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says the categorisation of the COVID-19 pandemic as an “act of God†after the amendment to the Employment Relation
AG not concerned about Anthony
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says he is not concerned about the comments made by Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary Felix Anthony but Anthony says Say
I’m not concerned about the comments made by Felix Anthony - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says he is not concerned about the comments made by Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary Felix Anthony regarding the Em
Government revenue likely to drop by almost 50% in the next financial year if things do not pick up - AG
Government revenue has decreased by almost $1 billion for the current financial year and is likely to drop by almost $1.5 billion in the 2020/2021 financial year if the e
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
About 3,000 operations done at the CWM Hospital from January to April 2020 - Doctor Waqainabete
About 3,000 operations have been done at the CWM Hospital from January to April this year and 5 out of the 8 operation theatres are currently functioning at the hospital.
2,982 arrests for breach of COVID-19 related restrictions however there is a significant drop in other offences
A total of 2,982 arrests for breaching COVID-19 related restrictions were made from March to yesterday however Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho says there is a signif
Bala calls on businesses to re-think how they are doing business
Minister for Employment, Praveen Bala is calling on employers and corporate organisations to start thinking of ways and means of continuing or re-configuring their operat
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
We all need the Veilomani spirit - Qiliho
Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho says during these trying times people need to work together and care for each other in the spirit of Veilomani. While receiving ha
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
No need to fully access the $455 million loan if travel bubble is up
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says that if the travel bubble is up this year then there will be no need to access all of the $455 million loan for Fiji Airways
There is no more presence of COVID-19 however we cannot afford second or third wave – Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says their testing is telling them there is no more presence of COVID-19 in our communities however they cannot afford a seco
Kerevi returns home to visit family in time of need
Fiji-born former Wallabies Vice-captain, Samu Kerevi says it has been tough for him not to be able to leave the room and get some fresh air during quarantine. Kerevi fi
NFP Leader calls for inquiry into health service and delivery but Health Minister calls it a waste of resources
A motion moved by NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad for parliament to form a Special Committee to conduct a holistic inquiry into all aspects of health and medical care s
341 new businesses issued licenses under the Fijian Made Buy Fiji Campaign since 2018
341 new businesses have been issued licenses under the Fijian Made Buy Fiji Campaign since 2018. This has been revealed by Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Tr
No pay for 60 days for SODELPA (in suspension) members
Speaker of Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has informed parliament that SODELPA (in suspension) or any of its members cannot be entitled to any remuneration or allowance
Cyber Crimes Bill 2020 tabled in parliament
The 2020 Cyber Crimes Bill has been tabled in parliament which will aim at prosecuting people committing cybercrimes. While tabling the bill, Attorney General Aiyaz Sa