Lyons announces continuation of Integrated Advice Partnership Fund

Date published: 12 March 2026 Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed that his department’s Integrated Advice Partnership Fund will be extended into 2026/27 following a successful interim review of initiatives delivered across all 11 council areas. The Fund, first launched by the Minister in November 2024, provided £1.7million to councils to commission locally designed, collaborative…

Tuisawau defends student debt relief, warns against Opposition policies

The Government’s Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) debt relief programme is easing the financial burden on young Fijians. Minister for Public Works, Transport and Meteorological Services Ro Filipe Tuisawau responded to President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu’s opening address in Parliament, questioning why Opposition members had opposed the initiative designed to assist students. “The programme is…