Canada reaffirms Pacific commitment with launch of Fiji Assistive Technology Hub
The Government of Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to the Pacific with the launch of Fiji’s National Assistive Technology Hub in Suva.The community-led initiat
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St Christopher’s Home children celebrate early Christmas with Ministry of Information
35 children of St Christopher’s Home in Nakasi were treated to an early Christmas as the Ministry of Information and National Archives of Fiji visited to spread Ch
Fiji modernises border security with 2 new systems
Fiji’s national security is set to modernise further as Cabinet has approved two new systems designed to detect early risks, support legitimate travel, and align w
USD$3.2 million Na Vualiku Grant and Capacity-Building Programme launched in Labasa
Good news for the people of the north as the Na Vualiku Grant and Capacity-Building Programme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Women’s Cultural Enterp
Rabuka backs Thursdays in Black, urges daily stand against violence
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has made a stand against violence towards women and girls as he wore his black safari suit today in solidarity with the “Thursdays in
Fiji prepares for municipal elections next year with Civic Awareness Programme rollout
After 20 years without municipal elections, Fiji is preparing to go back to the polls, with the Ministry of Local Government launching its Civic Awareness Programme ahead
Farmers to benefit from Fiji - NZ partnership
Fiji’s farmers are set to gain stronger protection against climate impacts following Cabinet’s endorsement of a collaboration agreement between the Ministry
Fiji ends UN mission in Iraq, national celebration set for December 22nd
Cabinet has approved a national celebration on the 22nd of this month to honour the successful withdrawal of the First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment (1FIR) from the Un
Price Monitoring & Enforcement Taskforce launches pre-festive price and safety crackdown in western division
The Price Monitoring & Enforcement Taskforce has kicked off a major two-day inspection operation across the Western Division from yesterday and today, targeting super
Finance Minister says Back to School funds in Jan to ensure money is used for its intended purpose
We are aware that almost 100 percent of the 200 dollar Back to School assistance will not be used for its intended purpose if we disburse it now, so we want to ensure tha
Attorney General must work closely with the GCC on reform of native land laws - President
The principle of free, prior, informed consent or the requirement for effective consultations is crucial to the reform of our laws on native land and the Attorney General
Let us not have constitutional consultations merely to tick a box, AG's Office must include the GCC in talks - President
The fact that we have had four Constitutions means that we have tried and failed to establish a foundation that is acceptable to the majority of the people.That is the co
Naupoto emphasises efficiency and security in visa and permit processing
Minister for Immigration, Viliame Naupoto, confirms that the Ministry continues to be efficient but are making sure that security is not compromised in the process. Th
Govt says no railway investment until farmers boost cane output
Although carting harvested cane by rail is cheaper, the Government will not invest in rail infrastructure unless farmers start producing more. This has been confirmed
Lands Minister refers Chaudhry's speech to lawyers to advise on it's defamatory aspects
Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo has forwarded the speech of the Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry during the Party’s Delegates Conference in Nadi to
I'm here to confess what happened in 1987 was wrong - Rabuka
I'm here to confess what happened in 1987 was wrong. That was part of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka's statement before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Shiri Gounder re-appointed as Permanent Secretary for Finance
Shiri Gounder has been re-appointed as the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Finance. Public Service Commission Chair Luke Rokovada says Gounder has demonstrated
Assistant Minister Kumar confirms report filed against Ketan Lal for allegedly inciting communal antagonism
Assistant Minister for Multi Ethnic Affairs, Shalen Kumar confirms that they have filed a report against Opposition MP, Ketan Lal for allegedly inciting communal antagoni
Climate Talk Fiji report exposes hidden costs of displacement
A new report and documentary were launched yesterday showing how climate change is forcing Fijian communities to relocate, causing damage to homes and the loss of culture
Why UK Foreign Office has Fiji in the list of countries that has risks of methanol poisoning when no confirmed cases here?
Questions are being raised by many people on why the United Kingdom Foreign Office has Fiji in the list of countries that has risks of methanol poisoning from tainted alc
PSC Chairman flags misuse of government vehicles
Concerns have been raised over the misuse of government vehicles following recent accidents involving civil servants.Fiji Public Service Commission (PSC) Chair Luke Rokov