Tourism development approved for Vanua Levu
The institutional mechanism for the Tourism Development Programme in Vanua Levu has been approved by Cabinet. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who
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It will take 5 to 7 years to fix the water problems - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has made it clear that the current water problems can be fixed in the next 5 to 7 years. As residents along the Lami-Suva-Nausori corri
Cabinet approves amnesty period on interest payable from ratepayers in arrears
Cabinet has approved the amnesty period on interest payable from ratepayers in arrears. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the amnesty is intended to facilitate the
Rabuka announces review of controversial name change law
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has today confirmed that cabinet has approved the review of the name change policy implemented by amendments to the Interpretation Act and
Nightclub hours to be reviewed – PM
The coalition government has approved the review of the opening hours of nightclubs in relation to the permitted hours during which liquor can be sold. Prime Minister,
Cabinet approves amnesty period on interest payable from ratepayers in arrears
Cabinet has approved the amnesty period on interest payable from ratepayers in arrears. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the amnesty is intended to facilitate the
12 percent of the unemployed are women – PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says because of the increased demand for women’s unpaid care work, particularly during and after the pandemic, women make up 12 perc
20 to 30% Fijians are living overseas - Tikoduadua
More people leave Fiji than those who are coming in and if Fiji has a population of a million, between 200,000 to 300,000 are living outside of Fiji. This has been hig
142 children under State care because they have been victims of abuse – PM
Currently, there are 142 children under State care because they have been victims of abuse and are at risk in their own families and homes. In his Easter message, Prim
Easter brings hope, new beginnings and eternal life - PM
Easter brings hope, new beginnings and eternal life, made possible by Jesus Christ who loved us enough to die in our place. In his Easter message, Prime Minister Sitiv
Let us remember and reach out to our suffering countrymen this Easter – Prof. Prasad
Let us remember and reach out to our suffering countrymen, women, elders, widows, widowers and children, and see in them the redemption message of Easter, and the dignifi
$889,234.84 in taxpayers money paid to Vatis Communications by the Department of Information
$889,234.84 in taxpayers money was paid to Vatis Communications by the Department of Information until the termination of their contract earlier this year. P
Singh reminds employers that double pay to be paid to workers on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday
If a worker is employed this Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday, then a worker is entitled to double pay. This has been clarified by Minister for Employmen
We are a government that will listen to the people – Professor Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says they are a government that will listen to the people and are committed to working for the peopl
Any changes to laws affecting iTaukei land should be widely consulted and decided on by the iTaukei landowners – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says any changes to laws affecting iTaukei land should be widely consulted and decided on by the iTa
iTaukei Land Trust Budget Amendment Act repealed without any contribution from Opposition during debate
The iTaukei Land Trust Budget Amendment Act commonly known as Bill 17 has been repealed in parliament today without any contribution from the Opposition during the debate
Repealing of the Media Act is also a win for the opposition – PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act is also a win for the opposition. While speaking after the Act was repealed tod
Walesi was brought in to control the media distribution network - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica says it is clear the FijiFirst Government wanted to also control the distribution network of all t
$125 million of taxpayers money wasted on Walesi - Kamikamica
The story of Walesi is a classic example of government overreach, excessive control, wastage and mismanagement – and because of government overreach - $125 million
After Government intervention, Fiji Airways is prepared to reinstate 212 employees – Rabuka
After Government intervention, Fiji Airways is prepared to reinstate 212 employees laid off at the time of the pandemic crisis. This has been highlighted by Prime Mini
Plans taking shape for creating new developments and income in agriculture – Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says plans have been taking shape since the start of the year for creating new developments and income in agriculture. Rabuka says simil