Health sector gets $540M
A total of $540 million has been allocated to the Health sector in the 2024/2025 National Budget of which $450 million will go to the Ministry of Health and $90 million f
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Increments announced for civil servants, wage earners and MPs, and minimum wage rate to go up to $5 an hour
Pay increments for civil servants and those in the independent institutions, the increase in salaries and benefits of Members of Parliament, the President and the Speaker
UPDATES: 2024-2025 National Budget Coverage
UPDATES: 2024-2025 National Budget Coverage
Minister for Fisheries Ravu charged with abuse of office, Stop Departure Order issued
Minister for Fisheries and Forests, Kalaveti Ravu appeared in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court after he was charged with one count of abuse of office by FICAC. It is all
Will Govt debt hit $10.5B next month and $11B by July next year?
The management of government debt, and growing the Gross Domestic Product will be the key for the coalition government as it prepares for the delivery of the 2024/2025 Na
Lautoka residents call for united effort to tackle escalating drug problem and homelessness
Calls are being made by residents of Lautoka for the Government and communities to work together and solve the issue of drugs as people are moving away from marijuana but
Minister for Fisheries and Regional Manager North charged by FICAC
Minister for Fisheries and Forest Kalaveti Ravu and Regional Manager North Tekata Toaisi have been charged by FICAC. Ravu is charged with one count of abuse of office
Women's participation in leadership is a recurring challenge - Parliament Secretary General
The issue of women's participation in leadership and decision-making at all levels of society is a recurring challenge that various stakeholders, including Parliament, mu
We are taking the drug problem head on and you will see action - Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says we are about 10 years late to come out with a comprehensive National Counter Narcotics Strateg
Fiji launches Counter Narcotics Strategy 2023-2028
It is a milestone achievement for the country today as Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Professor Biman Prasad launched the Nati
Healthcare workers' exodus to continue over the next 5-10 years – Dr Tudravu
As nurses continue to leave Fiji for better opportunities, Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says they will continue to experience some of the issues
Investment slow-paced, skills shortage worry, high cost of living, red tape and low economic growth a concern – Ariff Ali
As we await the announcement of the 2024/2025 National Budget, there are clear indications that a lot of work needs to be done as the Macroeconomic Committee has highligh
Increase in minimum wage rate without increased productivity will result in higher prices of goods and services – Macroeconomic Committee
Chair of the Macroeconomic Committee, Ariff Ali has signaled higher prices of goods and services if we have an increase in the national minimum wage without increased pro
World Bank to provide Fiji with $282M support package
A new $282 million package of World Bank support to Fiji will see a major boost for the country’s fiscal, climate and disaster resilience, as well as efforts to su
Police investigate alleged murder of a woman in Navua
Police are investigating the alleged murder of a 59-year-old woman in Naitata, Navua after her body was found with multiple wounds. Assistant Commissioner of Police â
Nadi residents call for lower cost of living and higher minimum wage
As the government prepares to deliver the 2024/2025 National Budget, some Nadi residents say people are expecting an announcement that would reduce the price of basic foo
Turaga says SG’s Chambers, Law Reform Comm and Ministry will work with FEO to undertake review of electoral process
Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga stresses that the Office of the Solicitor General’s Chambers, the Fiji Law Reform Commission and the Ministry of Justice will w
8 arrested in separate raids for allegedly selling meth and marijuana
Separate drug operations over the last three days have resulted in the arrest of eight people alleged to be involved in the sale of methamphetamine and marijuana. This
I was horrified to hear the PM say it’s only $8.1M - Fong
President of the Organizations for People Living with Disabilities, Elizabeth Fong says she was horrified to hear Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka say that it's only $8.1
Fiji Men pooled with hosts France, USA and Uruguay in Olympic 7s
Two-time Men’s 7s Olympic champions, Fiji are in a tough pool in the Paris Olympics as they are pooled with hosts France, USA and debutants Uruguay. World Rugby
Compain asks PM and Deputy PM why isn't there any accountability in relation to condition of CWM's ante-natal rooms
President of the International Women’s Association, Judy Compain is asking Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Prof