AMA launch Pineapple and Pawpaw Dried Fruit
Agricultural Marketing Authority of Fiji have launched their soft dried pawpaws and pineapples. Minister for Agriculture, Dr Mahendra Reddy says growing locally produc
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Kumar urges market vendors to follow rules after concerns raised that some vendors are selling outside the market
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar has called on market vendors to adhere to market rules after Ba Market Vendors Association representative Lusiana Bulu raised
Govt’s highest priority is to raise living standards of the Fijian people- PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says his government’s highest priorities are to create one Fiji by raising the living standards and opportunities for the people
All major developments that are in excess of $1 million will be expedited in Suva - Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says they will ensure delays in approvals is a thing of the past and confirms all major developments that are in excess of $1
The environment should always be protected – Reddy
The Minister for Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy says even with the global crisis that everyone is currently facing, the environment should always be protecte
PM commissions the newly built $3.5 million Nakodu Mudu Primary after it was destroyed by TC Winston
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says today marks another phase in the rebirth of Koro Island, four and a half years after Tropical Cyclone Winston flattened nearly eve
Japan provides new equipment to boost Tilapia fry production
The Ministry of Fisheries has received new equipment from Japan which will boost tilapia fry production from 1.2 to 2.2 million annually. Japanese Ambassador to Fiji,
Low compliance of tax payments in the forestry sector
Illegal forestry activities and its subsequent contribution to the black economy in Fiji is in the spotlight as concerns continue to to be raised regarding some people lo
UK Government donates $30,000 to the National Council for Persons with Disabilities
The UK Government has donated $30,000 to the National Council for Persons with Disabilities to strengthen support for people living with disabilities. While handing ov
Major reforms underway in the pharmaceuticals supply chain system to address many of the matters raised in the 2018 audit report
The Ministry of Health has acknowledged that the pharmaceuticals supply chain system requires significant reform and a comprehensive review has been undertaken, with a ra
Nayacalevu becomes first female to be appointed as Director of Lands
Irena Nayacalevu has become the first female to be appointed as Director of Lands. Her appointment came into effect on 31st July, 2020. Prior to her appointment, Na
Year 2 student of Gospel School of the Deaf is one of the 5 winners of the Virtual Constitution Day Celebration
A Year 2 student of Gospel School of the Deaf is one of the five winners of the Virtual Constitution Day Celebration organized by the President’s Office. Presid
Audits for 11 municipal councils are in the backlog - Auditor General
The 2018/2019 Auditor General's Report on Municipal Councils which has been tabled in parliament has revealed that the audits for 11 municipal councils are in backlog.
The late Mukherjee was a friend of Fiji - Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has extended his condolences to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, following the demise of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
NFP President calls for review of Free Medicine Program
National Federation Party President Pio Tikoduadua has called on the government to review the Free Medicine Program and make the threshold $30,000. While delivering hi
Pilot project with Island Pharmacy helping improve processes with Free Medicine Program
The Health Ministry is piloting a project with Island Pharmacy that will allow retail pharmacies to dispense their own stock of price control medicines that are part of t
AG says they do not interfere in the affairs of other parties while Qereqeretabua says NFP is not a two men rule
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they do not interfere in the affairs of other political parties while National Federation Party MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua says NF
Jale says the iTaukei blame the AG for all the problems they are facing while AG says it is Jale’s duty to tell them the truth
SODELPA MP, Anare Jale has said in parliament that whenever he sits with the iTaukei, they blame the Attorney General for the problems the iTaukei are facing while Aiyaz
AG and Biman Prasad clash about list of NFP donors
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad today clashed in parliament about the list of donors of NFP. While de
Charitable organisations must now submit annual reports to the Registrar of Companies
Parliament has unanimously passed the Companies Amendment Bill where organisations which are limited by guarantee and are of charity must disclose their annual accounts t
AG gives a summary about the number of aircraft with Fiji Airways
Attorney General and Minister for Civil Aviation Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has given parliament a summary of the number of aircraft with Fiji Airways and whether they are owned