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Bainivalu Takes Oath as Minister for Fisheries and Forests
Alitia Bainivalu, the Assistant Minister for Tourism, has been officially sworn in as the new Minister for Fisheries and Forests. Her appointment follows the resignation of Kalaveti… read more
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Work on the bridge is set to begin shortly.
The Saliadrau bridge project is a step closer to realization following the release of tender notices for its construction last week. For more than 20 years, the… read more
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Progress Continuing for Proposed Health Centre
A new health centre, designed to address the lack of healthcare services in Namosi province, is being planned. According to the public administrator of the province, Laisenia… read more
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Plans Developed to Tackle Problems
Josua Waqanivalu, environment officer for the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB), has claimed that the organization’s master land use plans can provide solutions to its sequential licensing… read more
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Projects Align with NDP, Says Singh
Climate change mitigation specialist Ranjila Singh has explained that the National Climate Change Finance Strategy prioritizes projects from both adaptation and mitigation sectors, aligning them with the… read more
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Lack of Strong Sectoral Governance
Weak sectoral governance is impacting planning, according to Josua Waqanivalu, the environment officer of the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB). His concern was voiced at the Situation… read more
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The board has issued 14 conservation leases.
The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) has granted 14 leases for conservation on iTaukei land. This was revealed by TLTB environment officer Josua Waqanivalu during his presentation… read more
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Initiative to Set up Preservation Zones
The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) intends to create conservation regions, according to the organization’s environment officer, Josua Waqanivalu. This initiative will organize comprehensive land use plans… read more
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Investment in capital is crucial for expansion
ANZ Pacific economist, Dr Kishti Sen, has urged the government to maintain a fiscal policy that favours capital projects. She emphasized the importance of these projects in… read more
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Shareholders to Receive $2m Special Dividend
Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) is celebrating its 40th anniversary by distributing a $2 million special dividend to its shareholders. FHL Group CEO Jaoji Koroi made the announcement… read more
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Accounting Firm Forms New Partnerships
KPMG Fiji, an accounting firm, has added two new partners, Marissa Apted and Mohammed Khan, to its office in Suva. This move is in line with KPMG… read more
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Reducing Debt
In his pre-budget video message, Biman Prasad, Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister, stressed the importance of managing national debt, stating that the country cannot keep… read more
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Third Attempt Fortunate
The axiom ‘Third time’s a charm’ encapsulates the resilient spirit and determination not to falter in the face of adversity. This sentiment is etched into the life… read more
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Understanding the Consequences of a Bird Collision with an Airplane
Over a week ago, Virgin Australia flight VA 148 from Queenstown, New Zealand, headed for Melbourne experienced an emergency soon after takeoff. Loud bangs and flames emerged… read more
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Historical Recap | Fear Strikes Due to Shark Sighting
In a story dating back to August 16, 1984, The Fiji Times reported a shocking encounter with a giant shark that alarmed divers and fishermen near Naboro on… read more