We cannot preempt when nightclubs will re-open – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says that health takes precedence over revenue generation and they cannot preempt when nightclubs will re-open. He made these
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Connecting farmers to the market remains a critical commitment of the Ministry – Dr Reddy
Minister for Agriculture Dr. Mahendra Reddy says connecting farmers to the market remains a critical and paramount commitment of the Ministry of Agriculture. While co
Government currently looking at provisions in relation to foreigners purchasing properties in Fiji
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are currently looking into provisions in relation to foreigners purchasing properties in Fiji. While speaking at th
Kumar urges Fijians in Levuka to download the careFIJI app to help revive the tourism industry
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar has urged Fijians in Levuka to download the careFIJI app to help revive the tourism industry. Kumar says it is a $2 billion
Remarkable achievement to have spectators in attendance – AG
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Fiji is one of the few countries in the world where tournament’s such as the Punjas BOG is being held and spectators are
Govt will assist those people who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 and whose FNPF funds are now depleted - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government will step in to pay $220 a fortnight as part of the unemployment benefit to any FNPF member who has lost the
Travel bubble talks continue however discussions are quite delicate - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says talks continue with Australia and New Zealand about the travel bubble however the talks are at a delicate stage. While s
Govt will assist those people who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 and whose FNPF funds are now depleted - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government will step in to pay $220 a fortnight as part of the unemployment benefit to any FNPF member who has lost the
Unemployed Fijians turn up in numbers to sell their products at Open Market Day
Unemployed Fijians took advantage of Open Market Day 2020 today at Sukuna Park which was initiated to provide a platform to showcase and sell their products to benefit th
Welfare allowances are always in the recipients’ bank accounts on the 5th of every month – Vuniwaqa
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Mereseini Vuniwaqa has confirmed that the social welfare allowances are always in the accounts of the eligible recip
Navuniivi youths take action against climate change
More than 600 mangrove seedlings were planted by the youths of Navuniivi village in Ra as they take action against climate change in their communities. Minister for
Fijians are saddened and stunned by the devastating explosion in Lebanon which has claimed at least 70 lives – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fijians are saddened and stunned by the devastating explosion at Beirut Port in Lebanon which has claimed at least 70 lives. The
AG stresses the importance of CareFiji app
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has highlighted that to date, Fiji only has 10 percent of careFiji app downloads.Sayed-Khaiyum highlighted t
Now more than ever we have to work smarter to save extra operational costs - Karan
The Permanent Secretary to the Office of the Prime Minister Yogesh Karan has stressed that now more than ever they have to work smarter and ministries under his leadershi
Social Welfare beneficiaries to receive cash top ups apart from their existing monthly assistance
Beneficiaries of the Poverty Benefit Scheme, Care and Protection Allowance and the Disability Allowance Scheme will receive additional cash and voucher assistance apart f
Government ministers complete 10km social run
Government Ministers like Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete, Inia Seruiratu, Mereseini Vuniwaqa and Jone Usamate were part of the Suva Marathon Club’s social monthly club run
Bank interest rates will eventually go down but govt will not intervene in the market – AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says bank interest rates will eventually go down as other factors will come into play, and the government cannot intervene in th
We want to know what the 220 staff of Housing Authority of Fiji are doing - Kumar
Minister for Housing, Premila Kumar confirms they are undertaking a job evaluation exercise and also looking at staffing needs at the Housing Authority of Fiji. While
Budget Debate 2020 - 2021
Members of parliament will deliver their response to the 2020/2021 National Budget. 2020-2021 Budget ResourcesAddressEstimatesSupplementRevenue PoliciesCustoms Tariff
Duty on 1,600 items reduced or removed because some local businesses were price gouging – Sayed-Khaiyum
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says some local businesses that received protection status are inefficient and had gone into price gouging as they had the same p
Over 40 unemployed youths to benefit from Youth Farm Initiative in Sigatoka
Over 40 unemployed youths of Naduri, Sigatoka, most of who have lost their jobs because of COVID-19 now have the means to earn a living as the Youth Farm Initiative was l