Ministry of Sugar will announce a relief package for cane farmers - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum reveals the Ministry of Sugar will announce a relief package for those sugarcane farmers whose farms have sustained damages duri
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Bua and southern parts of Macuata and Cakaudrove have been marked as Red Zones – Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says they have identified the whole of Bua Province and southern parts of Macuata and Cakaudrove as highly likely to have dise
Australia provides $35 million support to Fiji
Australia has provided $35 million support to help Fiji cope with the economic and social impacts brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used to support i
China donates $420k to PM’s Rehab Fund
$420,000 has been donated by the Chinese Government to the Prime Minister’s Rehabilitation Fund to help those affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Chinaâ€
Cane growers in Seaqaqa request for a special cane payment
Cane growers in Seaqaqa have requested government for a special cane payment as they are in dire need of cash which will enable them to re-start their lives while they wa
Close to 85 schools damaged by TC Yasa – Akbar
Close to 85 schools in TC Yasa affected areas have sustained some level of damage according to assessments by the Education Ministry. Minister Rosy Akbar says some sch
$366,709 compensation payments given to 19 people
The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations has paid $366,709.01 as final compensation to 19 employees who passed away and sustained injuries at the
AG says some farmers in the North have lost 70 sheep, goats and cattle
Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says some farmers they have visited in Bua have lost about 70 goats, sheep and cattle on their farm. Whi
WAF quick fix team leaves for Vanua Levu to restore water supply as soon as possible – Soko
The Director of National Disaster Management Office, Vasiti Soko says Water Authority of Fiji’s quick fix team has left for Vanua Levu last night to assist the tea
28 schools sustain extensive damages in North and Yasawa due to TC Yasa - Jokhan
The Permanent Secretary for Education, Anjeela Jokhan says as of this morning, 28 schools in the Northern Division and Yasawa have sustained extensive damages. Jokhan
I will not tolerate officers who take the law into their own hands - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has stressed that all Police officers who use violence as a tool to suppress others will be held accountable. While commissioning the
Do not be caught off guard by TC Yasa - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is urging communities to use this time to trim tree branches, clean drains, board up homes, prepare emergency kits, and take other steps
850 more jobs created under the Stronger Together Job Support Scheme – AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says 850 more jobs have been created under the Stronger Together Job Support Scheme. While speaking durin
Indian High Commission is no longer interested in leasing Botanical Garden land - Usamate
Minister for Lands, Jone Usamate has confirmed that the Indian High Commission is no longer interested in leasing the Botanical Garden land. Usamate highlighted this a
1893 youths affected by COVID-19 assisted through Youth Farm Initiative- Bala
1893 youths throughout the country whose employment have been impacted by COVID-19 have been assisted through the Youth Farm Initiative. These youths are part of 71 cl
Challenging role to be stepping into the shoes of a great Opposition Leader – Ratu Naiqama
Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu is the new Leader of Opposition. SODELPA Whip, Lynda Tabuya confirmed that there were 14 votes in favour of Ratu Naiqama and 5 for SODELPA Lead
A parliament session may be dedicated to discuss about 73 outstanding reports – Seruiratu
Leader of Government in Parliament, Inia Seruiratu says the parliamentary business committee has agreed for the possibility of having a session next year dedicated to dis
Our economy will recover - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we will defeat COVID-19 and relatively soon and our economy will recover but some challenges are meant to be managed over the long-
Ratu Tevita Momoedonu accorded state funeral
The late former Prime Minister and Taukei Sawaieke, Ratu Tevita Momoedonu was accorded a state funeral at Viseisei Village in Vuda today. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainim
We first need to develop regulations on how owners in towns and cities are required to maintain their buildings - Kumar
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar they first need to develop regulations before working on the enforcement on the new Town and Country Planning Act which ensure
We must not turn a blind eye to our climate – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says as the world looks to rebuild COVID-19’s rubble, we must not turn a blind eye to our climate. While speaking during the