Referendum Bill falls short on democratic standards - FCOSS
The Fiji Council of Social Services has warned that the National Referendum Bill, while strong on procedure and anti-fraud safeguards, falls short of international democr
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FCOSS urges government to consider education vouchers for back-to-school assistance
The government should consider issuing education vouchers instead of cash for back-to-school assistance to prevent misuse and ensure the support benefits children as inte
FCOSS urges public engagement and clear data in electricity tariff consultations
As consultations on electricity tariffs begin today, the Fiji Council of Social Services says it believes the current round of consultations will provide fresh insights i
Dialogue reveals widespread distrust in both traditional and modern leadership - FCOSS
Widespread distrust in both traditional and modern leadership structures is driving disengagement, and communities cited limited transparency and weak accountability.This
FCOSS welcomes VAT cut, welfare boost, rural funding, and backs government debt plan
The Fiji Council of Social Services has welcomed the reduction in VAT to 12.5 percent, increase in social welfare assistance and funding for Ministry of Rural Development
FCOSS commends Govt on NDP launch but flags Govt on interoperability of the plan - Catanasiga
The Fiji Council of Social Services commends the coalition government for the speed at which they were able to produce the National Development Plan 2025-2029, but Direc
Catanasiga and Kotobalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga and Fiji Public Service Association General Secretary, Judith Kotobalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk W
FCOSS hopes budget addresses drug crisis, infrastructure and workers' concerns
As people wait for the 2024/2025 National Budget announcement tomorrow morning, the Fiji Council of Social Services is hoping for a budget that will prioritise addressing
National Union of Public Workers call for 20% pay rise
The National Union of Workers are calling for a 20 percent increase in their pay. While speaking at the Fiji Council of Social Services and Fiji Public Service Associa
Online petition calls for civil servants’ pay rise and increase in national minimum wage rate
The Fiji Public Service Association and Fiji Council of Social Services are calling for an across the board pay rise for civil servants and the implementation of the new
FCOSS and FPSA launch online petition against MPs pay rise and plans to organise national rallies for workers and communities
The Fiji Council of Social Services and Fiji Public Service Association have today launched an online petition against the hike in salaries and benefits of the Cabinet Mi
Reverse unjustifiable salary increases - FCOSS
The Fiji Council of Social Services reiterates to the elected leaders that despite the determination made last week and the subsequent gazetting of that resolution, their
FCOSS saddened and disgusted by salary increase
The Fiji Council of Social Services is disappointed that Parliament approved the salary increases for the President, Speaker, Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs in th
FCOSS urges the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection to ensure that a referral system and the welfare graduation process is taken into consideration
The Fiji Council of Social Services is urging the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection to ensure that a referral system and the welfare graduation process is
FCOSS commends Govt for social protection and social services budget increase
The Fiji Council of Social Services has commended the Government for increasing the social protection and social services budget as it will assist the vulnerable in socie
While Bainimarama’s concern is commended, his statement is inciteful- Catanisiga
Fiji Council Of Social Services Executive Director, Vani Catanasiga says while Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama’s concern is commended, his statement is incite
More than 66% of the households surveyed visited hospitals for water borne diseases - FCOSS
Over 66% of the households surveyed visited hospitals for waterborne diseases, while over 10% frequently visited health facilities on the same issue. This was stated b
It is important to see how the Inflation Mitigation Package is rolled out and who is targeted - FCOSS
The Fiji Council of Social Services has welcomed the decision to allocate $60 million under the Inflation Mitigation Package in the National Budget and says it is importa
We are still waiting for a response from the Ministry regarding food poverty issue – FCOSS
We are still waiting for a response from the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation in regards to the food poverty issue where some children are scavenging f
Consistent concern and need on the ground is food and water – Catanasiga
The Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga says the consistent concern and need on the ground is food and water and that assessment is based o
FCOSS launches Lololo Project to help vulnerable members of the community save excess money they have for future needs
The Lololo Project which is aimed at helping vulnerable members of the community save excess money they have for future needs was launched today by the Fiji Council of So