Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 in Fiji
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the four are Fijian citizens who arrived at Na
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Bainimarama says “why should I listen to people like Chaudhryâ€
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says “why should I listen to people like Chaudhry†when asked on calls by Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry for Att
Around 90 schools in Fiji still face internet connectivity issue - Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says at present there are around 90 schools in remote and rural areas that still face internet connectivity issues and the Ministry is w
We will ensure Fijians don't lose their homes – AG
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says government will ensure that Fijians do not lose their homes during this extraordinary period when their employment and income h
We should expect things to get worse before they get better - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says our spirits are all lifted by the news that several newly developed COVID-19 vaccines are showing promise but we should hold in any
Nananu Village to benefit from a new seawall
The villagers of Nananu in Tailevu will soon benefit from a new seawall after Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama visited the village yesterday after the Tailevu Provincial
A number of people indicate in Nasinu meeting they do not support the new Informal Lot Allocation Policy
A number of people who attended the Housing Ministry consultation last night have indicated that they do not support the new Informal Lot Allocation Policy that will look
More landowning units should subdivide and lease land that does not currently have any productive use - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says with more pandemic-driven population movement to more rural regions of the country, more landowning units should subdivide and even
Commemorative stamps launched to mark 45th anniversary of China-Fiji Diplomatic Relations
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar and the Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Qian Bo today launched commemorative stamps to mark the 45th anniversary of the China-Fiji Diplomat
Follow protocols in Australia – AG
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has urged the 172 Fijians who have left to work in Australia to follow the protocols that are in place there. While farewelling t
One woman who experiences violence is one too many – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says one woman who experiences violence is one too many. As he opened consultations on the National Action Plan to prevent violence a
Australia to fund construction of Maritime Essential Services Centre in Fiji
Australia will be funding both the design and construction of the Maritime Essential Services Centre in Fiji. This Centre will incorporate the Republic of Fiji Navy He
While we sit in this air-conditioned room, think of those Fijians’ struggles who went through devastation - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says climate change threatens everyone, and we must work together to respond to this greatest of tests to our national security and onl
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Sir James Ah Koy receive Companion of Order of Fiji medals
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Minister and Ambassador Sir James Ah Koy have today received the Companion of Order of Fiji medals from President Jioji Ko
Options being considered to deal with bird poop nuisance at Namaka Market
Several options are now being considered to stop the nesting of birds especially pigeons who have created a poop nuisance at the $5 million Namaka Market Complex in Nadi
Shipping is more critical to Fiji today than ever before-PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says today shipping is more critical for Fiji than ever before as all necessities such as food, construction materials, vehicles, and o
Housing Ministry to carry out public consultations on Informal Lot Allocation Policy from next week
The Ministry of Housing and Community Development will be carrying out public consultations from next Thursday on the new Informal Lot Allocation Policy that will look at
Lack of dedicated parking for people living with a disability - Kumar
Special Administrators of Municipal Councils are meeting today and tomorrow at the Suva Business Centre to discuss their achievements and also specific challenges. Top
AG launches 2nd round of consultations on the National Climate Change Bill
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has launched the second round of the public consultations on the revised draft of the National Climate Change Bill. Sayed-Khaiyum
7 families vulnerable to sea level rise in Narikoso village in Kadavu relocated
It was a historic moment as seven families in Narikoso Village in Kadavu who are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change were given the keys to their new homes by Pri
Tavua Market opening hours extended to 7pm
The Tavua Market opening hours has been extended to 7pm. Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar revealed this to the vendors during a meeting in Tavua yesterday.