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Minister Kamikamica: MSME Bill & Act To Be Reviewed
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Minister Kamikamica: MSME Bill & Act To Be Reviewed

The Government will review the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Bill and the Cooperative Act of 1996. 

4,275 Applications For $200 Back-to-School Assistance Reviewed
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4,275 Applications For $200 Back-to-School Assistance Reviewed

A total of 4275 applications for the $200 Back-to-School Government assistance could not be processed by the Ministr...

Government Receives 1,200 Applications For Board Appointments
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Government Receives 1,200 Applications For Board Appointments

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka yesterday revealed in Parliament that Government received 1200 applications for Board...

$9.3 Billion Investment Needed Over 10 Years: Minister Sakiasi Ditoka
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$9.3 Billion Investment Needed Over 10 Years: Minister Sakiasi Ditoka

“We will work to improve stakeholder coordination mechanisms and accomplish the goals of the 2018–2030 National ...

Ex-PM’s Military Talk Causes Furore
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Ex-PM’s Military Talk Causes Furore

Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, who is responsible for the RFMF, has labelled Mr Bainimarama's comments a...

FBC To Prime Minister Rabuka: We Are Sorry
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FBC To Prime Minister Rabuka: We Are Sorry

Mr Rabuka did not expect the matanisagau but FBC management and board were adamant that some discussions made in the...

Minister Agni Deo Singh: Labour Laws Review A Priority
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Minister Agni Deo Singh: Labour Laws Review A Priority

“Consultation will be carried out with relevant stakeholders, government ministries and businesses before it is ta...

Wives Turn To Government For Help
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Wives Turn To Government For Help

Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya, made the comment in an interview during the gran...

Expect Changes To Social Welfare
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Expect Changes To Social Welfare

Government spent $430 million in the past two years on social assistance initiatives. The Ministry of Finance social...

New Zealand PM To Look Into Pacific Overstayer Petition
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New Zealand PM To Look Into Pacific Overstayer Petition

Chris Hipkins was questioned by RNZ Pacific over a lack of action by the government over the issue.

FBC Can’t Continue Without Government Funding
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FBC Can’t Continue Without Government Funding

In a press conference yesterday, Mr Amrit said Government ministries spent a lot of money by advertising with FBC.

Tripartite Forum To Be Re-Establish: Minister Agni Deo Singh
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Tripartite Forum To Be Re-Establish: Minister Agni Deo Singh

The re-establishing of the Tripartite Forum will assist the Ministry of Labour to work with its stakeholders in ensu...

Ballantine Memorial School (BMS) Students Appreciate Renovated Dinning Hall
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Ballantine Memorial School (BMS) Students Appreciate Renovated Dinning Hall

The Government contributed $27,000 for roofing works while the old scholars contributed an estimated $40,000 for the...

Parents Yet To Receive $200 Back To School Assistance
NATION

Parents Yet To Receive $200 Back To School Assistance

Some parents and guardians, who applied for the $200 back to school assistance from Government, have yet to receive ...

Better Days Ahead For Sugar Cane Farmers: Charan Jeath Singh
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Better Days Ahead For Sugar Cane Farmers: Charan Jeath Singh

“The Ministry of Finance will be looking into providing some bonuses when farmers improve the tonnage."

Education Minister Apologises For The Tertiary Education Loans Muck Up
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Education Minister Apologises For The Tertiary Education Loans Muck Up

“The Cabinet paper, however, did not express the above in clear terms, resulting in some confusion and incorrect s...

Sports Complex Woe, Women Eye Tailoring Business In Naitasiri
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Sports Complex Woe, Women Eye Tailoring Business In Naitasiri

He told the villagers that numerous studies had been conducted, but none was enough to warrant infrastructure work t...

Hefty Pays, FSC Is Bankrupt: Minister Charan Jeath Singh
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Hefty Pays, FSC Is Bankrupt: Minister Charan Jeath Singh

Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh claims the Fiji Sugar Corporation is bankrupt. 

Confidence For Economy: Westpac
SUNBIZ

Confidence For Economy: Westpac

The successful 2022 General Election and transition to a new Government will likely build confidence and encourage f...

Four To Seven Cases Of Leprosy Detected Each Year In Fiji
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Four To Seven Cases Of Leprosy Detected Each Year In Fiji

“Although we continue to detect four to seven new cases annually, I have confidence in our staff here at the Lepro...

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Banks On Trust
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Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Banks On Trust

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has made clear his Government’s position about working only with people they have c...

Shine A Light: Mothers Plead For Maternity Care
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Shine A Light: Mothers Plead For Maternity Care

“We are just calling on the Government to listen to our plight. This is the plight of the mothers of this nation. ...

Amrit Terminates FBC CEO Amid Allegation Of Massive Pay Out
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Amrit Terminates FBC CEO Amid Allegation Of Massive Pay Out

Mr Amrit made the comments while announcing the termination of Mr Sayed-Khaiyum’s employment as the chief executiv...

SODELPA: Honour Our Agreement Or Else…
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SODELPA: Honour Our Agreement Or Else…

SODELPA general secretary Lenaitasi Duru raised the concern yesterday after senior party members observed “swift b...

Vunisavisavi Village Water Project To Help In ‘Look North Policy’
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Vunisavisavi Village Water Project To Help In ‘Look North Policy’

The infrastructural development would help in water sourcing which has been a problem for villagers for some time, e...

FNPF: Withdrawal Age Sits At 55
SUNBIZ

FNPF: Withdrawal Age Sits At 55

Mr Waqairawai said the Government has its own retirement policy now whereas the FNPF would stick to its own policy a...

Contribution Needs To Be Fully Restored
SUNBIZ

Contribution Needs To Be Fully Restored

He said collection was low as a result of the reduction in contribution rate from 18 per cent to 10 per cent. Althou...

A-G Siromi Turaga: I Will Advise You
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A-G Siromi Turaga: I Will Advise You

Mr Siromi, while briefing the President, took the opportunity to assure Ratu Wiliame that he was the Chief and Princ...

Students Happy With TELS Write-off, Worry About The Future
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Students Happy With TELS Write-off, Worry About The Future

Government has agreed to only extend education loans to Semester One, 2023. Anyone who wishes to study from Semester...

Fiji Government Works To Attract More Investors
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Fiji Government Works To Attract More Investors

Speaking during the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry meeting at the Tanoa Skylodge last Friday, Mr Kamikamica s...

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