Fires cost us nearly $13 million in property damage in 2020
Fires cost us nearly $13 million in property damage in 2020 and more than $22.1 million in 2019. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has revealed this adding we are onl
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31 men from Yako will now be able to carry out basic first aid in any emergency
31 men from Yako in Nadi will now be able to undertake basic fire compliance within the village and carry out basic first aid in any emergency. They have today graduat
Designers and Architects urged to design more weather resilient buildings
Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate is urging architects and designers to design more weather resilient infrastructure based on what the country is currently facing.
Govt revenue through taxes and duties has declined by half - Usamate
Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate says revenue collected by government through taxes and duties has declined by half, however government is still maintaining the a
Luxury Pools has completed the 3 pools as per contract for the Lautoka Swimming Pool Project
The company that was awarded the contract by the Lautoka City Council to construct 3 pools as part of the Lautoka Swimming Pool Project, Luxury Pools has completed the po
AG holds virtual session on 2021-2022 National Budget preparataion
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who is currently overseas held a virtual meeting with the team of the Ministry of Economy to discuss preparations for the 2021-2
22 vendors from Sigatoka and Nadi receive 2 years roadside stall leases
It was all smiles for Makereta Biau of Volivoli Village and 21 other vendors from Sigatoka and Nadi when they received 2-year leases for market roadside stalls. The 42
Chaudhry questions why govt hasn’t announced a cyclone relief package while Seruiratu says govt has a plan in place to help affected people
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has questioned why the government has not announced a cyclone relief package for victims in the North however Minister for Nati
Guidelines to be developed for childcare services in Fiji
Guidelines that will help put in place basic minimum standards for childcare services in Fiji are expected to be completed in about 6 months. The International Financ
$8.2 million to be injected for the upgrade of container yard at Lautoka Port
The Fiji Ports Corporation Limited has invested $8.2 million in the upgrade of the container yard at the Lautoka Port that will increase the ability of the Port to store
Over 10,000 Fijians to benefit from the opening of the new Navosa Sub-Divisional Hospital today
Over 10,000 Fijians in the provinces of Nadroga, Navosa and the highlands of Ba will benefit from the new Navosa Sub-Divisional Hospital in Keiyasi which will be opened b
Ministry of Lands opens office in Rakiraki to provide leasing services
Good news for people in Tavua and Rakiraki as they no longer have to travel to Lautoka to get their leases renewed or apply for a new lease as the Ministry of Lands has o
$200 million loan is to help Fiji stabilize and revitalize the economy - Fumihiro
In a bid to help Fiji stabilize and revitalize the economy, Japan has provided the government with an emergency loan of $200 million for Fiji’s COVID-19 response.
Over 10,000 Fijians expected to benefit from the new Navosa Hospital when it opens from Tuesday
Over 10,000 Fijians in the province of Nadroga and highlands of Ba will benefit from the new Navosa Hospital in Keyasi which is expected to be opened next Tuesday. Fin
60 complaints about the conduct of real estate agents last year
60 complaints about the conduct of agents were received and addressed by the Real Estate Agents Licensing Board of Fiji last year. Minister for Industry, Trade and Tou
Yadua Village School get stationery and uniforms
Yadua Village School which was affected by TC Yasa and Ana have received a timely assistance of exercise books, school uniforms and sandals for the new school year. Th
334 families assisted in government’s 2020-2021 First Home Grant Assistance Programme
334 families have been assisted in the government’s First Home Grant Assistance Programme in the 2020-2021 financial year. Minister for Housing and Community De
USP says staff contracts are matters between an employer and employee and not for public scrutiny
The University of the South Pacific says it will not engage publicly on its recruitment processes or policies in respect to individual contracts. USP says staff contra
US $30,000 Caubati Resource Recovery Facility to assist residents in waste management
Residents of Caubati in Nasinu can expect better waste management after the opening of the US$30,000 Caubati Resource Recovery Facility today. Minister for Local Gover
PM calls Biman Prasad to ask his wife to resign and hopes USP Council does a good clean up
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has called on the National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad to help in combatting corruption at the University of the So
Nabavatu villagers assured of assistance for relocation of village
Families from Nabavatu Village who are living in tents at the Dreketi Assemblies of God Church compound after their homes were severely damaged due to landslide and land