07:01 Today (November 22, 2012)
Report by: Devendra Narayan
It was a buzz of activity in Suva last night when Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama officially launched Tappoo City.
The US$25 million Tappoo City opened its doors in the Capital City in December 2009.
Government Ministers including the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and the business community were part of the event.
In his address the Prime Minister says a modern Fiji needs a modern capital and projects such as the Tappoo City lifts the tone of Suva.
He says the building has raised the bar and set a very high standard for everyone else.
The Tappoo Group was formed in 1941 and Bainimarama says since then, it has had an unwavering presence.
He then pointed out his announcement in the 2013 budget where he said that government has introduced many initiatives and incentives for private sector growth.
Tappoo Group Chairman Kanti Tappoo says the opening of the new Tappoo City marks the beginning of a new renaissance of luxury in Fiji’s hospitality industry.
The Group also gave $21,000 to the Ministry of Education to assist in the education of school children in the Nadroga Province.
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November 23, 2012
Agriculture initiatives for school leavers
Publish date/time: 23/11/2012 [07:02]
A major initiative to encourage school leavers to become farmers has been announced.
A scholarship program in conjunction with the Fiji National University will start next year where 50 Form Six or Seven graduates each year will attend a 12 month certificate course that trains them in various agricultural disciplines.
When they graduate, each student will receive a loan package to the value of $70,000, to cover the costs of farm land, a tractor and basic farm implements, fertilizer and other materials, a house and shed and start up cash of $2,000.
Commodore Bainimarama said each student will be supervised by an agricultural extension officer, and given specific performance targets.
The Government hopes to attract many more young people to become farmers, give them sustainable livelihoods, boost the nation's food security, and reduce Fiji's dependence on imported food.
$5 million has been allocated for a new scholarship program to cover tuition fees for more than 1,000 students to undertake vocational courses, through the Fiji National University, to help them acquire specialised trade skills.
This is to enable them to become certified plumbers, electricians, deckhands, carpenters, mechanics and engineers.
Good news as the free text book and bus fare assistance schemes will continue next year.
$1.2 million allocated for vocational training/programmes in 124 schools.
Generous tax concessions will also be given to people who donate computers valued at more than $10,000 to schools.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
$32M allocated to Social Welfare Ministry
Publish date/time: 23/11/2012 [06:46]
A total of $32 million has been allocated to Social Welfare Ministry for their Social Protection Programs.
13,000 households will receive a maximum assistance of $150 per month including $30 worth of food voucher from next year.
The coverage of the population living in poverty will increase from 3 percent to 10 percent going into next year for which a budget of $22.7 miilion has been set.
A new initiative which will start from next year will see the elderly over 70 years of age having no source of income receiving a $30 pension from government for which $3.2 million has been allocated.
Also $500,000 has been allocated to the ministry for the welfare graduation scheme to focus on making welfare assistance recipients to become independent.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
A total of $32 million has been allocated to Social Welfare Ministry for their Social Protection Programs.
13,000 households will receive a maximum assistance of $150 per month including $30 worth of food voucher from next year.
The coverage of the population living in poverty will increase from 3 percent to 10 percent going into next year for which a budget of $22.7 miilion has been set.
A new initiative which will start from next year will see the elderly over 70 years of age having no source of income receiving a $30 pension from government for which $3.2 million has been allocated.
Also $500,000 has been allocated to the ministry for the welfare graduation scheme to focus on making welfare assistance recipients to become independent.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
Public Service pay rise
17:04 Thu Nov 22, 2012
Report by: FBC News
It was good news for the civil servants with the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama announcing a major pay rise for staff.
The Prime Minister says this is being done to retain the best staff to serve the people of Fiji.
“Government services: Government is committed to reforming and modernizing the civil service. As servants of the public we must always remember we are here to serve our fellow Fijians. From January 1st, 2013 all established staffs in the civil service will receive a minimum salary of $10,000 a year; this pay rise will benefit 1,663 civil servants. In addition all unestablished government wage earners will receive a 10% pay rise also effective from 1 January 2013 and this will benefit 2,878 government wage earners. We will introduce performance based bonuses throughout the civil services this underscores my government’s fundamental belief that individuals should be rewarded on accomplishments and merit.”
Report by: FBC News
It was good news for the civil servants with the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama announcing a major pay rise for staff.
The Prime Minister says this is being done to retain the best staff to serve the people of Fiji.
“Government services: Government is committed to reforming and modernizing the civil service. As servants of the public we must always remember we are here to serve our fellow Fijians. From January 1st, 2013 all established staffs in the civil service will receive a minimum salary of $10,000 a year; this pay rise will benefit 1,663 civil servants. In addition all unestablished government wage earners will receive a 10% pay rise also effective from 1 January 2013 and this will benefit 2,878 government wage earners. We will introduce performance based bonuses throughout the civil services this underscores my government’s fundamental belief that individuals should be rewarded on accomplishments and merit.”
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