Govt to give money to families affected by termites
Families affected by termite infestation and earning less than $30,000 annually will be assisted with $5,000 for timber materials to repair their houses while the governm
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Improved water supply for Momi Villagers
Villagers of Momi in Nadi will now have access to clean and improved water supply following the commissioning of their new water main extension project by the Minister fo
Ministry considering giving cash instead of topping up e-transport cards of the elderly and the disabled
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is considering giving cash instead of topping up the e-transport cards of those under the busfare scheme as the Mini
Local govt election process remains unaffected despite announcement of new Special Administrators – Nalumisa
Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa says despite the recent announcement of Special Administrators, the local government election process remains unaffected, en
Tikoitoga to be laid to rest tomorrow
The late High Commissioner to the Papua New Guinea, Brigadier-General (Retd) Mosese Tikoitoga will be laid to rest at the Pacific Harbour Cemetery while a memorial servic
Tabuya calls on people to be more vigilant as young people are being used to transport drugs
Following concerns raised by the police that young people are being used to transport drugs on the streets, the Minster for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda T
Ministry to propose curfew on children to ensure their safety
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection will propose imposing a curfew on children to ensure that children are not roaming on the streets and that parents a
293 street dwellers living in major towns and cities
As at December last year, 293 street dwellers where most are under the age of 17 were living in the streets of Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Labasa, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki. Thi
Japan has been a steadfast partner in Fiji’s journey towards a sustainable economy over the years – AG Turaga
Japan has been a steadfast partner in our journey towards building a sustainable economy, advancing trades, exploring opportunities in tourism and investment, and underta
Every report does not require someone to be suspended or take leave - AG
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has highlighted that every report lodged does not mean that it will require someone to be suspended or take leave. Turaga was responding
Hundreds pay tribute to late Vinod Patel
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka paid tribute to Vinod Patel and called him an iconic man for his achievements and a hardworking citizen, as everyone has witnessed and bene
Inter-agency consultation between Ministry of Women and Agriculture on possibility of engaging social welfare recipients
The objective of the inter-agency consultation was to discuss the possibility of engaging social welfare recipients earmarked to be assisted through the proposed Welfare
Over 200,000 students get $200 as Back-to-School Support
The Ministry of Finance has paid $40.2 million to 200,760 students as part of the $200 Back-to-School Support payment. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance P
Tabuya clarifies that no one will be removed from the bus fare assistance scheme
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya has clarified that no recipient will be removed from the bus fare assistance scheme that includes the eld
Revised employment law expected to be tabled in Parliament in March – Singh
The review of the entire labour legislation have completed and the revised Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament in March. This has been confirmed by the Minister
Restoration of 18 percent FNPF contribution by employers and employees with immediate effect – Employment Minister
The Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh has reminded employers of the restoration of 18 percent FNPF contribution by employers and employees with immediate effect.
Patel was a beacon of inspiration for the nation - Saukuru
Vinod Patel was a beacon of inspiration for the entire nation as his unwavering dedication and passion for sports has left an incredible mark on countless individuals.
YP Reddy and Vinod Patel were models of dedication and the virtue of hard work and effort – Rabuka
Yanktesh Permal Reddy and Vinod Patel were models of dedication and the virtue of hard work and effort. This was highlighted by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka whi
Ministry has commenced work on the minimum wage rate review – Singh
Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh says the Ministry has commenced work on the review of the minimum wage rates, and there are systems and processes involved and stru
I-Taukei Affairs Ministry to fund provincial councils operations
Great news to the 14 Provincial Councils as the Ministry for i-Taukei Affairs will be funding its operations. Minister for i-Taukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu says this ha
Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection looking into forming partnership with Pacific Polytech
After a meeting this week, Minister for Women, Children & Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya says they are looking into forming a partnership with Pacific Polytech. T