Ratu Wiliame to attend the 2024 Paris Olympics
The President, Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, will be attending the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ratu Wiliame has been officially invited to attend the International Olymp
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Minister Radrodro hands over boat to Namataku District School to boost transportation for students
Education is the key to unlocking a golden door of freedom, and the Coalition government's commitment to equitable access to education. These were the sentiments echoe
DPM Kamikamica expresses support for development of medicinal cannabis industry in Fiji
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, has expressed strong support f
Climate crisis is a child rights crisis – UNICEF Director Catherine Russell
The climate crisis is a child rights crisis and it impacts all aspects of children’s lives, from their access to locally grown food, to ensuring that schools, home
5 out of every 6 children in Fiji face abuse or are neglected - Tabuya
Statistics show that five out of every six children in Fiji are abused or neglected by their families. This was revealed by Minister for Women, Children and Social Pro
New Multi-Purpose Court in Lautoka to open in early August
The Ministry for Youth and Sports has confirmed that the new Kamikamica Multi-Purpose Court in Lautoka is all set to open in early August this year. Ministry for Youth
Kadavu Chiefs and Council agree on project to report suspicious activities at sea
The Chiefs and members of the Kadavu Provincial Council have unanimously agreed to pilot the ‘Solesolevaki ni Veitaqomaki’ model in Kadavu Province. Prim
PIFs and Japan endorse PALM10 declaration to strengthen partnership
The 18 members of the Pacific Islands Forum came together with the Government of Japan to strengthen their shared partnership to endorse the PALM10 Declaration and Joint
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
22,800 MSME's are paying about $59m taxes annually - FRCS CEO
There are about 117,000 Micro, Small and Medium businesses in Fiji out of which around 22,800 businesses are paying taxes amounting to around $59 million annually. Thi
Govt decided not to increase water resource tax from 1 cent to 5 cents per litre for small water bottling companies – Prof. Prasad
The coalition government has decided not to increase the water resource tax from 1 cent to 5 cents per litre for small water bottling companies that extract water between
Human trafficking devastates lives and communities - Tikoduadua
There is a need to eliminate the dark realities of human trafficking that devastate lives and communities, and the historical injustice reminds us to confront and address
Govt to open Public Service Broadcasting grant to other media outlets for fair competition
To ensure fairness and a level playing field in the media industry, the Cabinet has agreed to open up Public Service Broadcasting grant to other media organisations other
Fiji's airports to receive $15M boost from Japan to improve services
Services at some of Fiji’s airports are expected to improve as the Japanese Government will be giving $15 million to Airports Fiji Limited. While announcing the
Fiji has lost a man of decency, goodwill, humility and intelligence – Prof. Prasad
Fiji has lost a man of decency, goodwill, humility and intelligence following the death of renowned academic and politician, Professor Tupeni Baba. Deputy Prime Minist
Rabuka acknowledges Vatukoula Gold Mines striking workers
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has acknowledged the Vatukoula Gold Mines striking workers and their family who were present in a meeting at the Ba Civic Centre yesterday.
Tamavua Village to benefit from 11-acre business park initiative
More job opportunities are expected to be created for the people of Tamavua Village in Naitasiri as the Yavusa of Matanikutu is developing the land into an expansive 11-a
Pryde is entitled to be paid salaries until he is removed from office - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has stated that the suspended Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde is entitled to continue receiving his salary until he is o
Head girl reminds students about effects of drugs and how they can destroy lives
While celebrating International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Nasinu Muslim Primary School Head Girl, Ulamila Ratutokarua, is reminding students about t
329 complaints against unlicensed credit providers amounting to more than $400K over 4 years
Concerns continue to be raised by people on the impact of unlicensed credit providers, with the Consumer Council of Fiji receiving 329 complaints over the past four years
Some people in authority involved in drugs, we want to find them - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says we need to get to the bottom of the drug situation in Fiji because there must be some people in the various authorities that should be