Minister for Women

‘Letters To The Editor’: Children abused
Letters, Opinion

‘Letters To The Editor’: Children abused

The minister has asked the churches to sharpen their take on child abuse and help find a solution. Will the churches...

WIN!
NATION, NEWS

WIN!

This was the reaction of the Minister for Women, Chil­dren and So­cial Protec­tion, Lynda Tabuya after Parliament...

BAN Porn Or Regulate It!
NEWS

BAN Porn Or Regulate It!

Fiji was ranked in the top 10 countries in the world in terms of the percentage of searches for the word ‘porn’,...

Editorial: Ban Porn And Safeguard Our Children
Editorial

Editorial: Ban Porn And Safeguard Our Children

“The government needs to do something more, the parents need to start talking to their kids, every kid has a phone...

Ensuring Inmates Get A Second Chance
Big Story

Ensuring Inmates Get A Second Chance

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya pleaded with Fijians to accept, love and support inm...

‘Pay Up’
FIJI NEWS, Fiji Sports, NEWS, SPORTS

‘Pay Up’

Women's groups, Tabuya rally behind Fijiana FRU apologises for confusion, assures remedy. If the Fijiana women ar...

No Progress Made With People Living In Fear
FIJI NEWS, NATION, NEWS

No Progress Made With People Living In Fear

Lynda Tabuya says there can be no progress in Fiji when a significant portion of our population lives in fear and ex...

Action Plan To Achieve Gender Equality, Eradicate Violence: Lynda Tabuya
NATION, NEWS

Action Plan To Achieve Gender Equality, Eradicate Violence: Lynda Tabuya

“Being the first Pacific Island country and one of only two countries worldwide, alongside Australia, to embrace a...

Lynda Tabuya Gives Nabua Thumbs Up
NATION, NEWS

Lynda Tabuya Gives Nabua Thumbs Up

“I thank the minister for availing her time to personally attend this event and to contribute some building and cl...

Lynda Tabuya Post Uproar
NATION, NEWS

Lynda Tabuya Post Uproar

Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation Lynda Tabuya faced criticism yesterday after her Facebook post...

Revenge Pornography Raises Alarm
NATION, NEWS

Revenge Pornography Raises Alarm

Ms Tabuya said revenge pornography often occured when men or boys post sexually explicit images of women or girls on...

Only 40% Of Fijian Women Are Employed
NATION, NEWS

Only 40% Of Fijian Women Are Employed

“Data is a powerful tool for achieving gender equality. It enables us to track progress, identify the barriers tha...

Women Entrepreneurship Necessary, Says Tabuya
SUNBIZ

Women Entrepreneurship Necessary, Says Tabuya

Women entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic growth and job creation.

Wives Turn To Government For Help
NATION, NEWS

Wives Turn To Government For Help

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

Cash To Replace The Food Voucher
NATION, NEWS

Cash To Replace The Food Voucher

Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Lynda Tabuya said no recipients were able to redeem their food ...

No Database System Led To Misuse And Abuse: Minister Tabuya
NATION, NEWS

No Database System Led To Misuse And Abuse: Minister Tabuya

The most alarming report is that of families who still receive assistance after older persons in these respective fa...

Golden Age Home Facelift In Final Stages
NATION

Golden Age Home Facelift In Final Stages

The construction phase of the upgrade of the Golden Age Home in Labasa is in its final stages with minor works remai...

Young People Rewarded For Initiative And Service To Others
FIJI NEWS, NATION, NEWS

Young People Rewarded For Initiative And Service To Others

Every child is an ideal example of brilliance and marvel. Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy...

Makoi Women’s Vocational Training Centre Graduate 56
NATION

Makoi Women’s Vocational Training Centre Graduate 56

The centre graduated batch 33 with a total of 56 women, who had completed courses in sewing, cooking and pastry.

Japan Hands Over New Bus For Golden Age Residents
NEWS

Japan Hands Over New Bus For Golden Age Residents

In his address, Mr Kenichiro said the bus handover was part of the project implemented under the Government of Japan...

Grants Not Freebie, Says Akbar Who Condemns Violence Against Women
NEWS

Grants Not Freebie, Says Akbar Who Condemns Violence Against Women

The grant, she said, was for women to better their lives by implementing income-oriented projects.

Minister Akbar To Public: Don’t Ignore Social Ills Around You
NEWS

Minister Akbar To Public: Don’t Ignore Social Ills Around You

The minister said this during the launch of a gender equality booklet yesterday

Shelters, Triggers And Male Victims Discussed At Training
NEWS

Shelters, Triggers And Male Victims Discussed At Training

Transcend Oceania Director Adi Vasulevu Merewalesi Levu said the training was the first for the western division, ai...

Minister Akbar Praises DPP
NEWS

Minister Akbar Praises DPP

Ms Akbar said the appeal by the DPP is the kind of action needed to protect children as such crimes cannot be treate...

Programme Assists Over 9000 Families
NEWS

Programme Assists Over 9000 Families

Applications for Care and Protection Allowance can be lodged at the nearest welfare office. Applicants would be requ...

 Solutions To Domestic Violence Important: Minister Rosy Akbar
NEWS

 Solutions To Domestic Violence Important: Minister Rosy Akbar

“I believe there are good men who will teach their son’s to be gentle­men. Men can be ambassadors to domestic v...

Al-Hamd Opens Sixth Shop, Eyes Seventh Outlet In Nakasi
Business

Al-Hamd Opens Sixth Shop, Eyes Seventh Outlet In Nakasi

Managing director, Ashfaaq Khan said the business growth was a reflection of the country’s economic recovery.

Lack Of Care For Elderly, A Sign  Family Values Have Degraded
NATION

Lack Of Care For Elderly, A Sign Family Values Have Degraded

“But fear not, the ministry will look after you, they will take care of you. We are one big family.”

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