$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
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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
Premila Kumar refutes claims that she had promised a Waidamudamu resident to provide them with electricity
Minister for Housing Premila Kumar says she has not made any promise to any resident of Waidamudamu in Nausori about providing them with electricity as everyone knows tha
Illegal development is rife in Nasinu and Nausori – Premila Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar has admitted that some municipal council staff have taken bribes to get things done for the benefit of a particular person, a
10 major projects worth $82.6m approved in October
The Director of Town and Country Planning has approved 10 major projects worth $82.6 million in the month of October. Minister for Local Government and Community Devel
Legislative changes required to assist people with home mortgages - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says some legislative changes are required to ensure that Fiji National Provident Fund members affected by COVID-19 can do their
Our sugar production and exports, have been kneecapped by COVID-driven disruptions - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says as we map out our economic recovery with hope for a COVID-19 vaccine in sight, we will lean on agriculture, and on the sugar indust
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 in Fiji
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced. With these new cases, we now have 7 active border quarantine cases. Permanent Secretary for Health