Nasomo Landowners Trust receives $196,500 in royalty
$196,500 will be distributed amongst 123 members of the Nasomo Landowners Trust which is the combined 13th and 14th payout of the mineral royalty fair share. The payou
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We have many reasons to be proud but none to be complacent - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we have many reasons to be proud but none to be complacent. In his Christmas message, Bainimarama says Lord Jesus lived a life o
Chinese Embassy donates boat to Natawarau Youth Club as a Christmas gift
The Chinese Embassy has donated a fibreglass boat to Natawarau Youth Club in Lautoka to help improve their livelihood. The Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Qian Bo says the
No proposal calling for the demolition of our reefs will be approved by the Govt – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says no proposal calling for the demolition of our reefs will be approved by the Government. In a tweet, Bainimarama says as they sai
New Zealand provides further FJ$58m budget support package to Fiji
The New Zealand Government has provided a further package of support of FJ$58m to the Fijian Government to help respond to the immediate socio-economic impacts of the COV
Bala reminds graduates of Naleba and Naqere Youth Training Centres to be role models
Minister for Youth and Sports Parveen Bala has reminded graduates from the Youth Training Centres in Naleba and Naqere in Vanua Levu that they should be role models as th
49 residents of the Golden Age Home treated to a Christmas Party
It was a joyous moment for 49 residents of the Golden Age Home in Samabula who were treated to a Christmas Party today. Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Pov
Critics undermining and discrediting the hard work of Ministry of Economy civil servants involved in securing over $400 million in budget support grants - PS for Economy
Permanent Secretary for Economy, Shiri Gounder says critics are undermining the hard work of dedicated Ministry of Economy civil servants involved in securing over $400 m
I will not allow anything that will take us back, not the GCC, or any other body that will take us backwards – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says he will not allow anything that will take us back, not the Great Council of Chiefs, or any other body that will take us backwards,
Huge movement of people related to water issues - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the urban sprawl in the Central Division is expanding and there is enormous pressure on the water resources now because of t
Govt assessing the situation regarding Unemployment Assistance in light of the borders reopening as businesses open and people are getting back to work - Gounder
Permanent Secretary for Economy Shiri Gounder says the Government is currently assessing the situation regarding Unemployment Assistance in light of the borders reopening
Veena Bhatnagar applauds China’s reserve supply of cyclone assistance
The Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Veena Bhatnagar has applauded the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Fiji Qian Bo
Dr Brian Jones appointed new British High Commissioner to Fiji
Doctor Brian Jones has been appointed the new British High Commissioner to Fiji. He will be replacing George Edgar who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service.
Australia provides a further AUD$85 million in direct budget support to Fiji
Australia has provided a further AUD$85 million in direct budget support to the Fijian Government. Since the pandemic started, Australia has provided AUD$168.5 million
$45,000 in prize money to be awarded on Christmas Draw of the National 'Win Together' Sweepstakes
10 Fijians above the age of 18 years who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and 20 children between the ages of 12 to 17 years will share the $45,000 prize
10 new jobs after the opening of Amusement Centre and Kava Bar in Laucala Bay
Ten new jobs have been created after the opening of the new Commercial Amusement and Kava Bar in Laucala Bay. Owner, Nausheem Ali says this was an investment of about
We are only talking about industrial hemp and not medicinal hemp – Acting PM
Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are only talking about planting industrial hemp and not medicinal hemp. While speaking during
There is a need to have standardized residential tenancy agreements – AG
Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there is a need to have standardized residential tenancy agreements. While delivering his remarks d
If waiver of Capital Gains Tax for sale of shares can be legislated retrospectively, why can’t Govt remove extra fuel tax now – Professor Prasad
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says if the waiver of Capital Gains Tax for sale of shares can be legislated retrospectively, why can’t Gov
Growing of industrial hemp needs to be licensed – AG
Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says growing of industrial hemp needs to be licensed and lawyers need to be aware of how the licensing regi
Acting PM says they are committed to prevent Fiji from slipping back into the darkness of division that defined our past
Acting Prime Minister, Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are committed to prevent Fiji from slipping back into the darkness of divi