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FSC unfolds plans to Farmers
The Fiji Sugar Cooperation Hierarchy last night held another meeting with farmers in cane belt areas. This time it was in Drasa outside Lautoka. It was a time for FSC to unfold its plans for the...
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Reddy hands over newly built staff quarters in Rakiraki
There are more early childhood education facilities, or kindergartens in Fiji than primary schools. Minister for Education Dr Mahendra Reddy made the comments in Rakiraki today where he was at chief...
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Submission for “tourism tax” to be reduced
The Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association is hoping to address the overall 25 percent loading of Service Turnover Tax, Value Added Tax and the Environmental Tax levied on the industry in the...
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Tara Expedition on our shores
A group of scientists who are conducting research and studies on the Pacific oceans on board the Tara Expedition are in the country for the next couple of days. The group have begun collecting samples...
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“Everyone plays an important part in saving our ocean”- PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has delivered a strong message at the UN Oceans Conference Welcome Reception in New York. In his keynote address at the Welcoming Dinner, Bainimarama says that it took...
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Fire damages Cakaudrove Provincial Council Office
An early morning fire has damaged the Cakaudrove Provincial Council office near the village of Yaroi in Savusavu Reports from those who witnessed the fire says that it started after 6am. The National...
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Kindergarten teachers raise concerns over pay
Some Kindergarten Teachers have raised concerns that they are still yet to receive an increase in salary. Concerns have been raised by some saying while an announcement for increase was made some...
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Seasonal Worker’s damaging Fiji’s Reputation will be suspended – Usamate
19 Districts in Fiji have been Banned from the NZ Seasonal Workers Scheme, and the Ban is for 4 years. This comes after seasonal workers from these districts damaged Fiji’s reputation, under the New...
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Lomaivuna High School receives new desks and chairs
Government will ensure that all Fijians have better access to education through suitable facilities, and a healthy environment for learning. This was highlighted by the Office of the...
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Sugar industry stakeholders in Ba meet Sayed Khaiyum
Sugar industry stakeholders in Ba, met with the senior executives of the Fiji Sugar Corporation, Ministry of Sugar, Sugar Cane Growers Council, South Pacific Fertilizers and farmers, to discuss the way...
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RFMF addressing issue of overspending of project budget
The Fiji Military Forces will be addressing the issue of overspending in some of the project budget. While appearing before the Public Accounts Committee today, the RFMF had to clarify on some of the...
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Landmark judgement in favour of taxi owners
The Supreme Court of Fiji in a landmark judgment had ruled that taxi owners can make their own arrangement with any driver with a PSV license without employing them. LTA CEO Carmine Piantedosi says...
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Remember the Marist Brothers Moto Acting PM tells MOB
The Marist Old Boys have been told to be more inclusive. While opening the MOBILISE 2017 Conference this morning, Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General – Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum made these comments...
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“..use COP23 as an opportunity to advance awareness on the impacts of climate...
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama urged leaders from the Pacific region to unite to present a strong case at COP23, the UN Conference on Climate Change, in Germany in November. The Prime Minister held...
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NZMPI and BAF Representatives visit Koronivia Research Station
Representatives from New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries and the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji, visited the Ministry of Agriculture’s Koronivia Research Station. They inspected the Protein...
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Ministry of Agriculture will continue to support and assist farmers who need...
The Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Viam Pillay with the Senior Management Team of the Ministry of Agriculture met with farmers in Ba this week. Pillay said the purpose of his visit to the rural...
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Pacific Cement stops production
The Pacific Cement Limited has stopped cement production. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum met with the Pacific Cement, Tengy Cement Company and other...
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More Government Project plans for Coral Coast
There are more government projects that are in the planning process for the Coral Coast. Minister of Local government Urban Development, Housing and Environment Praveen Kumar revealed this while...
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“The threat to the quality of our oceans and seas is a global one”– Bainimarama
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has urged leaders at the Ocean Conference in New York the critical importance of integrated ocean management. Bainimarama said the challenges we face to...
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Motorists to take necessary precaution as crushing begins
Motorists are advised to take all necessary precautions along the main highways in the Western Division as the crushing season has commenced. With a high number of fully loaded cane trucks anticipated...
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