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Cabinet Taskforce Receives Air Pacific Submissions
Thursday, 7 August 2008, 10:37 am | Fiji Government
The Cabinet Review Task Force into Air Pacific has received in excess of 30 public submissions, revealed the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Electoral Reform, Public Enterprise and Anti-Corruption, Mr Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. More >>
Information Sharing Vital For National Development
Thursday, 7 August 2008, 10:36 am | Fiji Government
"Information on labour needs can help policy makers to better align resources to tailor the needs of the sectors both private and public to create training and educational programmes in the curriculum to suit the demands and skills for the particular area." More >>
Fiji: Statement On Increase Of Domestic Fuel Price
Thursday, 7 August 2008, 10:34 am | Fiji Government
Following the announcement made yesterday (6th August 2008) by the Prices and Incomes Board regarding the increase in the domestic price of fuel, the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and the Sugar Industry feels it necessary to assure the Public. More >>
Interim Fiji PM Bainimarama chairs 5th NCBBF Meet
Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 11:09 am | Fiji Government
The two day meet will involve round the table discussions where: 1. Leaders of the three national task teams will present their report. 2. Discussions on the Draft People's Charter, 3. the State of the Nation Report. More >>
Fiji Should Explore Developing Exports, Investment
Monday, 4 August 2008, 12:34 am | Fiji Government
Mr Ricketts highlighted the need to take advantage of trade agreements like PICTA, PACER, as this will provide an avenue to thrive on trade and investment and said that Fiji should look at expanding its trade network and trade relationships. More >>
Fiji's Minister of Finance On State Of The Economy
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 7:58 pm | Fiji Government
All in all, it should be obvious to any fair minded person that the economy is well on the way to recovery and that the threat to its total collapse under." -- Mahendra P. Chaudhry, Minister of Finance, National Planning, Sugar Industry & Public Utilities. More >>
Diplomatic Relations Set Up Between Fiji & Estonia
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 1:24 pm | Fiji Government
The agreement is driven by the desire of the two countries to promote relations of friendship and co-operation between their respective peoples and countries in the political, economic & cultural fields, and serve the national interests of both states. More >>
Fiji Govt Seeks Fair Governance Through Reforms
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 1:21 pm | Fiji Government
"We do everything to create an environment that is conducive for you to be able to come in and exercise your rights. We don't determine how you vote and where you go to vote." -- Permanent Secretary for Justice, Electoral Reform, Mr Pio Tikoduadua. More >>
Fiji's Black Pearl Has Potential In The US Market
Monday, 28 July 2008, 7:29 pm | Fiji Government
Black pearl farmers in Fiji have the potential to compete and attract buyers in the illustrious US market. This was confirmed by Fiji's Trade Commissioner to America, Mr Ilisoni Vuidreketi who says Fiji's pearl industry has a lot of potential. More >>
Fiji's PM To Attend King George Tupou V Coronation
Monday, 28 July 2008, 7:25 pm | Fiji Government
The Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and Mrs Mary Bainimarama will attend the coronation of His Majesty King George V in Nukua’lofa Tonga from 29/7- 2/8. Commodore Bainimarama will lead the Fiji delegation to the Kingdom of Tonga. More >>
Public Diplomacy & Results For Fiji In Washington
Friday, 25 July 2008, 10:38 pm | Fiji Government
RONCO Consulting Corporation, an international professional services firm based in Washington, D.C. approached the Fiji Embassy and discussed the possible recruitment of security personnel from Fiji. More >>
Good Business: Fiji Dollar Appreciates Against USD
Friday, 25 July 2008, 8:58 am | Fiji Government
The weakening of the United States dollar has made business in Fiji more attractive. The message was relayed by the United States Commercial Counselor for Australia and New Zealand Mr David Murphy. "We end up paying less for imported goods." More >>
Fiji Impresses At 10th Festival Of Pacific Arts
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 9:06 pm | Fiji Government
Performing under blue skies, 'Kabu ni Vanua' the Fiji delegation meke group to the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts were among the first to perform at the Utulei Beach pavilion in Pagopago, American Samoa. ""The team is working great together." More >>
Fiji Artists Encouraged To Maintain High Standards
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 11:00 am | Fiji Government
Mr Jitoko expressed his Ministry's intentions to encourage more of Fiji's participation in cultural events. He said Fiji has to start preparing for the next festival sooner than later. "This is the first time for me to attend an arts festival and I am amazed." More >>
Pacific: Pagopago Showcase Cultural Extravaganza
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 10:55 am | Fiji Government
American Samoa have set the pace for an explosive cultural extravaganza as the host nation for the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts with an opening ceremony combining both traditional and contemporary song and dance. The 4 hour opening ceremony moved smoothly. More >>
10th Festival Of Pacific Arts, Exhilarating Start
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 10:49 am | Fiji Government
The 10th Festival of Pacific Arts got off to an exhilarating start despite windy and wet conditions in Pagopago. The gusty conditions marred the welcoming of the vakas (voyaging canoes) which were to have sailed from Tahiti, Hawaii, Cook Islands. More >>
American Samoa: Pagopago Festival of Arts Begins
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 8:44 am | Fiji Government
The streets of Pagopago came alive Monday morning with different languages, drumbeats and songs as some 2000 delegates, including the Hawaiians who'd just gotten off the plane from Honolulu, marched to the grounds where they were traditionally welcomed. More >>
Fiji joins Asia Pacific Business Coalition on AIDS
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 8:35 am | Fiji Government
Fiji has become the 10th member to join the association of the Asia Pacific Business Coalition on Aids. The historic signing heralded the new initiative to involve the private sector in the fight against the spread of HIV in Fiji More >>
Productive Meeting With Forum Ministers' Group, PM
Monday, 21 July 2008, 9:51 pm | Fiji Government
The Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqeq Bainimarama had very productive meetings with the visiting Pacific Island Forum Foreign Ministers" Ministerial Contact Group last week. He revealed this at special function to celebrate the Bank of Baroda. More >>
Fiji Working Towards Economic Growth, Prosperity
Monday, 21 July 2008, 9:50 pm | Fiji Government
Giving his remarks at the Bank of Baroda"s Centennial Celebrations on Saturday night, Commodore Bainimarama said government is working to ensure that investment incentives are regularly reviewed so that its intended objectives are met. More >>
