Skilled labour shortage in Ba Town hinders development - Chamber of Commerce
The shortage of skilled workers remains a concern for businesses in Ba Town, as many workers return to farms during the cane-cutting season, leaving gaps that are often f
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Bainivalu and Masori to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight
Pacific Labour Facility Program Officer, Semisi Bainivalu and Ministry of Employment’s Senior Labour Officer, Simione Masori will appear on fijivillage Straight Ta
20 new jobs created as Lunch Box restaurant expands to Damodar City Labasa
20 people have found employment after the Lunch Box restaurant opened its second outlet in Damodar City, Labasa. Lunch Box Restaurant Manager Ashneel Raj says the exp
Ministry penalises Bhima and Pacific General Builders
Following a report regarding inhumane working conditions by local and migrant workers who are currently engaged in construction work at a resort in Rakiraki, the main con
Rup Investments clarifies Wananavu Resort is not the company under probe for housing workers in poorly ventilated shipping container
Rup Investments Limited have today clarified that Wananavu Beach Resort in Rakiraki is not the company under probe for housing workers in a poorly ventilated shipping con
Job Fair in Raiwaqa connects Fijians to local opportunities
A two-day job fair is underway at the Latter-Day Saints Church in Raiwaqa which offers job seekers opportunities to enter the workforce in Fiji. A job seeker from Nab
12 new jobs created as Shriji opens latest store in Suva
Great news for the people of Suva and beyond as the well-known Shriji brand has opened its latest shop on Cumming Street, Suva, which has created 12 new jobs. The gran
FRA committed to addressing concerns raised by Union – Nayaga
The Fiji Roads Authority emphasizes that it is committed to addressing the concerns raised by the Construction Energy Timber Workers Union, where FRA employees who are me
Employers to be fined up to $10,000 or face imprisonment for non-compliance of new wage rate
Employers are required to comply with the new minimum wage regulations which came into effect on 1st August 2024 raising the National Minimum Wage and sectoral wages by 5
Mini Job Fair to be held in Central and Northern Division this financial year
With the success of the 2024 Mini Job Fair, the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations is looking at holding this event in the Central and Northern
Pay increments for civil servants and increase in salaries and benefits for MPs, President and Speaker from today
The increase in the National Minimum Wage by 50 cents to $4.50 comes into effect from today. This will be followed by a further increase to $5 per hour, effective from
Temporary suspension for client registration till December for PALM and RSE scheme
There is an extension to the temporary suspension of client registration under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme and the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal
We must hold dear to personal values taught by our ancestors – Minister for Employment
We must hold dear to personal values taught by our ancestors as they guide the children who are our future generation, helping them navigate the complexities of life.
We have met with Dr Osbourne-Naikatini and told her to lodge an employment grievance on her issue - Singh
Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh says the Ministry is aware of the matter of the recent termination of Dr Tamara Osbourne-Na
Cabinet approves review of 2018/2022 National Employment Policy
Cabinet has approved the review of 2018-2022 National Employment Policy. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the review will focus on the supporting of economic divers
Mini Job Fair fosters employment opportunities and economic growth
40 employers and a large number of job seekers were part of the 2024 Mini Job Fair in Nadi, which is targeted to facilitate employment opportunities and foster economic g
Minimum wage increase may raise prices if productivity and sales are down – Patel
Businesses will try to absorb the additional cost of doing business after the national minimum wage rate going up to $5 an hour, however if employee productivity and sale
150 new jobs created as RCL Services opens new block
150 new jobs have been created after Recovery Corporate Limited Services opened its new west wing block. RCL Services Group CEO Nicholas Harak says today is a momentou
16 inmates get job opportunities at Yellow Ribbon Expo
16 inmates have an opportunity to get a job after their release from prison as they were interviewed by potential employers from various sectors during the 5th Fiji Corre
200 Fijian PALM workers to take family members to Australia under Family Accompaniment pilot program
Good news for 200 long-term Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme Fijian workers as they will have the opportunity to take their families, including their spou
FELT Framework promotes minimum wage for local tradesmen and women
The Framework on Engaging Local Tradesmen/Women is promoting minimum wage standards, indicating a new era of fair compensation and empowerment for local craftsmanship.