Eleven people were declared missing at sea last year
Eleven people were declared missing at sea last year while 165 people were rescued and 52 people self-rescued. This has been revealed by Minister for Transport, Faiyaz
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PM and his wife, Mary receive first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his wife, Mary have received their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine today. Bainimarama says these vaccines are more t
Bainimarama honoured for being a champion in the fight against climate change
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been honoured by 14 Pacific Island countries part of the Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution Hub for his role in cha
Allegations of human rights abuses by 3 Filipino seafarers under investigation – Fiji Govt
The Fijian Government says the relevant agencies are currently conducting investigations in relation to the recent allegations of abandonment by three Filipino crew membe
Bavu villagers now part of the government’s Communal Rice Farming Scheme
Villagers of Bavu in Nadroga are now part of a government initiative to help them cash-in on the growing demand for rice in Fiji, as seeds and other forms of assistance w
Namata Villagers no longer have to cross flooded creeks after the commissioning of their $3 million road
Villagers of Namata Road in Tailevu will no longer have to cross flooded creeks and walk in swampy areas after the commissioning of their $3 million road network by the P
Seeing Fijians of all backgrounds share the joy of many traditions is always a blessing - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says our festivities is a precious reward for the decisive action which was taken to spare Fiji from an outbreak of the coronavirus.
Koya to continue to act as Attorney General, Minister for Economy, Civil Service and Communications until April 11th
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya will continue to act as the Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Civil Service and Communications u
You can be charged for organising or participating in pyramid schemes – Acting AG
Anyone organising or participating in pyramid schemes or gifting circles can be charged. This has been stressed by the Acting Attorney General and Minister for Commerc
Cases of police brutality are not swept under the carpet – Seruiratu
Minister for Defence Inia Seruiratu has assured the public that Police brutality cases are not being swept under the carpet and they are being addressed appropriately.
It is high time the sport of boxing is introduced in schools – Akbar
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says it is high time the sport of boxing is introduced in schools. While speaking during the South Pacific Boxing Promotions event in Nad
Shelter which will house women victims of violence handed over to government
Women victims of violence will now be able to go to a gender based violence shelter that has been handed over to the Fijian government today. While receiving the shelt
PM assures Fijians severely impacted by COVID-19 that government has their back
More than 100,000 Fijians who have seen their livelihoods lost or severely impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been assured by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama th
500 workers from Fiji have gone to Australia since November last year
500 workers from Fiji have gone to Australia since November last year with the recommencement of the labour mobility programs. 162 Fijians left for Australia this week
Tikoduadua does not know what is in the 1965 Police Act – Seruiratu
Minister for Defence Inia Seruiratu says National Federation Party President Pio Tikoduadua does not even know what is in the Police Act 1965. He made these comments w
Akbar concerned about children seen jaywalking across our roads with earphones on
Education Minister Rosy Akbar has raised concerns whereby children have been seen jaywalking across our roads with earphones on and barely paying attention to oncoming tr
More roadside vendors to benefit from two new roadside stalls provided by India
More vendors are expected to benefit from the two new standardized roadside stalls that will be constructed this year with funding by the Indian government. Minister
You better watch out if you are a bully – Akbar
‘If you are a bully, you better watch out’. That was the message by Education Minister Rosy Akbar while speaking at Marist Brothers High School during the
Anitioki villagers to benefit from new road
Villagers of Anitioki in Tailevu will now benefit from a new $3.5 million road that has been opened by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. Village Headman Uraia Vuetiba
PM, Health Minister and PS for Health expected to be vaccinated soon
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that he plans to be vaccinated as soon as he becomes eligible. While speaking at the rebranding of the Nasese Private H
Nothing pains me more than seeing world leaders ignoring existence of climate change that they helped create - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says nothing pains him more than seeing world leaders actively ignoring the existence of a crisis that they helped create, and a crisis