Issue of salary increase for FNU staff and old equipment raised with Acting PM
The issue of salary increase for FNU staff was raised with the Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum during a budget consultation at FNU Sama
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Fiji secures $150 million loan to support COVID-19 recovery and climate resilience in Fiji
A $150 million Asian Development Bank loan has been approved to help Fiji recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and build resilience against climate and disaster risks. T
Statement by FCOSS on food poverty has been blown out of proportion - AG
There are people who are poor but the statement from the Fiji Council of Social Services regarding food poverty has been blown out of proportion. This has been stated
We need to be able to learn to change our food eating habits – AG
“We need to be able to learn to change our food eating habits as some are too used to roti, purini, babakau, panikeke and bread which are made from imported ingredi
Govt looking at relocating some of their offices out to the Nasinu area
In a bid to help ease the traffic flow between the Suva to Nausori corridor, government is looking at relocating some of their offices out to the Nasinu area and they are
Sayed-Khaiyum writes to the SOE regarding the conduct of some parties and the way the Fiji Sun is conducting the opinion polls
The FijiFirst has written to the Supervisor of Elections regarding their concerns about the way the Fiji Sun is conducting the public opinion polls for the general electi
Maintaining nuclear weapons are a failure of the most basic choice between life or death - PM
Nuclear weapons do not feed us, clothe us or keep out the rising seas. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking in support of the Treat
PM advises Sawani villagers to relocate and not to leave it to the last minute
Sawani villagers in Naitasiri have been advised to relocate if they see that landslides is a continuous issue at the Waimanu River. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama h
Tourism market becoming more competitive- AG
We need to provide the best services to entice tourists to visit our shores as the Tourism market is becoming highly competitive world wide. This was highlighted by th
An arrogant and out-of-touch government – NFP
The National Federation Party has labelled the leadership of the FijiFirst Government as an arrogant and out-of-touch Government when making claims about developments in
Paraquat will never be used in Fiji - PM
Paraquat will never be used in Fiji, no matter the argument. This was made clear by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in a talanoa session during the Naitasiri Provinc
Floriculture industry receive timely boost with donation of refurbished facility
The small floriculture industry in Fiji has received a timely boost with a donation from government and the Integrated Human Resource Development Programme. A refurbis
Fiji introduces sustainable management model for Sea Cucumber/Beche de mer
More is being done to help with the sustainable management of beach de mer that is also an important marine resource for coastal communities. Prime Minister Voreqe Bai
Skills gap consultations held with stakeholders
Stakeholders from the public and private sector including human resource practitioners held discussions with the Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala, on the skills gap
Govt had to borrow money offshore so the economy does not crumble - PM
The people of Naitasiri have heard from the Prime Minister that the Government had to take overseas loans to ensure that the economy did not crumble due to the impact of
We encourage landowners to come forward and make use of their land – FSC CEO
As we travel through the cane belt areas, we note large lots of land suitable for farming lying idle, and we encourage landowners and prospective farmers to come forward
Ram Lakhan Park will soon have a new volleyball court
People from Samabula, Nabua and nearby areas will soon benefit from a volleyball court at the Ram Lakhan Park. The cost of the volleyball court is $46,810.05 which has
New Muaira Methodist College to accommodate 500 students
Up to 500 students in the greater Nadi- Lautoka corridor can be accommodated in the newly commissioned Muaira Methodist College in Lautoka. The $2.1 million school tha
Children from 10 villages in Navua benefit from newly commissioned school
Over 100 students from 10 villages in Navua will further benefit in their education with the commissioning of the new Ratu Simione Matanitobua College. The $2.1 millio
Successful prevention of elder abuse can only happen if there is solidarity - Akbar
More needs to be done to ensure that senior citizens are well-looked after as they have made significant contributions to who we are today. Celebrating World Elder Abu
Sigatoka Methodist College students no longer fear flooding with new school facility
The students of Sigatoka Methodist College can now look forward to enjoying the safe, secure education they deserve without having to worry about rising water levels when