Applications for government’s $50 cash assistance starts today
The application for the Ministry of Economy’s $50 cash assistance to individuals affected by COVID-19 in Viti Levu will open at 9am today. The Ministry of Econo
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NFP Leader says Govt must admit its strategy is wrong and listen to medical advice however Doctor Fong says they have not advised the Govt to enforce a 24 hour curfew for 28 days
The National Federation Party says hundreds of new COVID-19 cases are announced every week and the Government must admit its current strategy is wrong and listen to its m
Bainimarama thanks Australia for supporting Fiji at this time of great need
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has conveyed his appreciation to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Australian Government for their remarkable support to
Chandu Umaria was a man of action - Bala
Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala says he is saddened to hear about the passing of his long-time friend and former Lord Mayor of Suva, Chandu Umaria. Bala says wha
Former Lord Mayor and Special Administrator of Suva City Council, Chandu Umaria passes away
The former Lord Mayor and the Special Administrator of the Suva City Council, Chandu Umaria has passed away. Umaria has been a great contributor to the progress of Suv
Fiji signs direct funding agreement of $1.7 million with Australia for ICT upgrades at Fiji Immigration Department
The Fijian government and the Australian government have signed a direct funding agreement of 1.7 million for the advancement of the Fijian Immigration Department’
I would have waited for the vaccine until every Fijian gets it but I wanted to show that I believe in the vaccine - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he would have gladly waited for his vaccination until every Fijian received theirs but he wanted to show everyone that he believes
Reports on ABC about brawls starting because of food is being fire-fanned by people in Fiji - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says reports on ABC Radio Australia about brawls starting because of food in Fiji are being fire-fanned by people in the country.
Govt contracts Shop N Save and New World to supply food packs to lockdown areas
The Government has contracted Shop N Save and New World supermarkets to supply food and essential item packs to families in isolation or lockdown areas. Minister for E
Ministry of Employment recovers over $300,000 in due wages from non-compliant employers
More than $300,000 was recovered as wages due, from March to May this year, from non-compliant employers and payment has been made to affected workers. The Ministry of
Govt to disburse another round of the $50 cash assistance for the informal sector
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has revealed that the Government will be disbursing another round of the $50 cash assistance for people in the informal sector.
If your employer says you cannot work at that workplace unless you get vaccinated, then you won’t be able to work there – AG
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says people have the constitutional right to refuse a medical procedure or treatment however if your employer says you cannot work a
PS for iTaukei Affairs Meleti Bainimarama passes away
The Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs Meleti Bainimarama has passed away. He was appointed as a Permanent Secretary in 2016. The Chair of Public Service Commi
149 hairdressers and barber shops given approval to open which will re-employ around 503 people
The Ministry of Commerce and Trade together with the Ministry of Health has approved 149 hairdressers and barber shop applications which will re-employ around 503 people.
Fijians thank government for the $50 cash assistance
A number of people have come forward and thanked the Government for the $50 cash assistance which was disbursed to them through M-Paisa and My-Cash earlier this week.
China provides Personal Protective Equipment valued over $500,000
China has provided more Personal Protective Equipment valued over $500,000 to support Fiji’s national response to the second wave of COVID-19. The first batch o
Australia provides AUD $12.5 million to focus on the rehabilitation of school buildings
The Australian Government has extended a grant of AUD 12.5 million to boost the Fijian Government’s Fiji Cyclone Recovery Program which will focus on the rehabilit
We will continue to care for those in need with the resources we have – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says rather than subject the nation to a far more severe socioeconomic situation, they will continue to care for those in need with the
Australia gives a further AUD $26 million as budget support
Australia continues to assist Fiji as it has provided a further 26 million Australian dollars for general budget support. Australia has so far provided more than Fijia
Sevens Pacific Pte Limited acquires 44 percent of EFL shares
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today signed an agreement on the sale of 44% shares of Energy Fiji Ltd to Sevens Pacific Pte Limited today. Sevens is a joint venture
Govt launches upgraded 2 bedroom house plan for Fijians living in rural and maritime areas
Fijians living in rural and maritime areas can now build better and stronger homes after the Ministry of Housing launched its upgraded two bedroom house plan which is a C