Fijian Drua focusing on scrums and mauls ahead of Brumbies clash
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are looking at replicating what the Reds did last week against the Brumbies when they meet the Canberra side in Super Rugby Pacific on Satu
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Nemani Nagusa banned for four weeks for dangerous tackle
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Nemani Nagusa has been banned for four weeks after a red card for “a particularly dangerous tackle’’ against the Wa
Teacher Unions have a crucial role in the fight for a true and better democracy – NFP Leader
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the Fiji Teachers Union and indeed the trade union movement in Fiji has always been at the forefront of the s
Vinaya Habosi is the fijivillage Fan Player of the Match for Round 7
Blockbusting Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Vinaya Habosi is the fijivillage Fan Player of the Match for Round 7 of the Super Rugby Pacific. 60% of the votes went t
FijiCare has paid $21m in claims to 16,619 people under the Micro Bundle Insurance
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar says since its inception, FijiCare Insuarance Limited has paid $21 million in claims to 16,619 people unde
Drua coach disappointed with discipline issues during Waratahs match
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne says the team is disappointed that two of their most experienced players were shown cards for disciplinary issues during their
Minimum wage rate is increased in 4 stages because we do not want people to lose jobs – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are increasing the national minimum wage rate in 4 stages because they are considerate and do not want people to lose t
Ministry of Agriculture working with other ministries to ensure food security for all Fijians
Minister for Agriculture, Dr Mahendra Reddy says they are working with other ministries to ensure they can guarantee food security for all Fijians. He said this while
200 communities and about 41,000 Fijians benefit from Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development projects - Seruiratu
200 communities and about 41,000 Fijians across the four divisions have benefited through the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development rural projects. This was highl
$1.3m allocated for maintenance of teachers quarters in 10 schools – Kumar
Education Minister Premila Kumar has told parliament that $1.3 million has been allocated in the 2021-2022 Revised Budget for the building and maintenance of teachers qua
Cath lab is now working well at CWM Hospital – Dr. Waqainabete
Minister for Health, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says the Catheter lab is now working well at the CWM Hospital. While speaking in parliament, Dr. Waqainabete says the prev
It is nonsense that there are those who think teachers must not have anything to do with politics - Krishna Datt
Former Minister and trade unionist, Krishna Datt says one common thread in the history of the Fiji Teachers Union is its involvement in national politics and it is nonsen
5,471 loan applications under the MSME Entities Credit Guarantee Scheme have been approved - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says as of the 1st of this month, 5,471 loan applications have been approved under the Micro, Small and Medium Entities Credit G
If necessary, we will consider additional measures to shield Fijians from volatile global price market - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they will keep a close eye on the inflation rate and commodity prices in the next few months and if necessary, they will con
$300,000 allocated for carting water for rural communities during prolonged dry period
The Minister for Rural and Maritime Development Inia Seruiratu says the $300,000 which has been allocated for emergency water supplies in the revised budget is for water
626 teachers have upgraded their qualifications in the current financial year - Kumar
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says in the current financial year, a total of 626 teachers have upgraded their qualifications and will receive salaries based on the
Old mentality that only civil servants can be promoted to higher positions is outdated - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the old mentality that only civil servants can be promoted to higher positions is outdated in today’s modern context
African Swine Fever is not in Fiji and importation of pork and pork products for personal consumption has already been banned
Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment, Dr Mahendra Reddy has confirmed in Parliament that the African Swine Fever is not in Fiji and the importation of pork
The Corrections Commissioner can allow prisoners to participate in sporting activities – AG
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says under orders stipulated in the Fiji Corrections Service Act, the Corrections Commissioner can allow prisoners to participate in
VAT Amendment Number 2 Bill passed by parliament which corrects the coding for gas stoves and adds the code for sanitary pads
The Value Added Tax Amendment Number 2 Bill 2022 has been passed unanimously by Parliament. While speaking on the Bill, Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz
Bukayaro aiming to grow in the international 7s arena
Fiji Airways men’s national 7s team newcomer Filipo Bukayaro is aiming to grow in the international 7s arena after being named in the travelling squad for the Sing