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Expanding Fiji’s Footprints in the Philippine

As the designated diplomat for the Fiji-Philippines relations at the Fiji Embassy in Tokyo, Counsellor Julia Korovou visited the Philippines from 20th to 24th October 2014 to undertake a series of meetings and interactions with government stakeholders and business community with the view to establish contacts and to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations, consistent with […]

Asia Pacific Ladies Friendship Society (APLFS) Cheque Sharing Ceremony 2014

On Friday 13th June 2014, Madame Venina Mataitoga, Spouse of HE Mr Isikeli Mataitoga and Vice Chairperson of the 38th Asia-Pacific Festival and Charity Bazaar – 2014, together with Madame Shoma Jabeen of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, hosted a Cheque Sharing Ceremony at the House of Representatives Members’ Office Building in Nagatacho, Tokyo. […]

INDUCTION COURSE TO MOULD ASPIRING FIJIAN DIPLOMATS

The Public Service Commission has trained more than 193 officials in the Diplomatic Services Induction Course to ensure Fiji has qualified and competent workforce for overseas postings. The PSC Commissioner and Dean for Faculty of Arts, Law and Education, Dr Akanisi Kedrayate opened the 7th Induction Course for Diplomatic Services at the Parliamentary Complex. She […]

MEDIA RELEASE: GOVERNMENT EXPANDS COVERAGE OF IMPORTANT TELEVISED EVENTS WITH NEW DECREE

31.May.2014 MEDIA RELEASE: GOVERNMENT EXPANDS COVERAGE OF IMPORTANT TELEVISED EVENTS WITH NEW DECREE The Bainimarama Government has finalised a decree that greatly expands access to coverage of important televised events, including sports, by requiring all of Fiji’s free-to-air television broadcasters to air them. These events include the following: the FIFA World Cup; the Rugby World […]

MONETARY POLICY STANCE KEPT UNCHANGED

MONETARY POLICY STANCE KEPT UNCHANGED The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board in its monthly meeting on 29 May agreed to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 0.5 percent. Full article: Press Release No 17 – Monetary Policy Stance Remains Unchanged (PDF)

Tamasei International Day at Tokyo Baptist Church

On Wednesday 14 May, a group of 150 children and teachers from Tamagawa Seigakuin Junior High School visited the Tokyo Baptist Church for the purpose of international exchanges, use their English as a tool of communication, as well as see Christianity in its worldwide glory. Representatives from 15 different countries joined hands with Tokyo Baptist […]

Embassy Visit: Aoyama Junior High School

On Monday 12 May 2014, a group of 13 (thirteen) students from Aoyama Junior High School in Minato-ward, Tokyo visited the Fiji Embassy to study about Fiji as part of their international studies. They were welcomed by Tourism and Commercial Officer Iki Kawabata who at the same time delivered a 60 minutes lectures covering overview […]

Leadership Training for Youth in Japan

Nine government representatives who will be part of a youth leadership and good governance training programme in Japan have been reminded to work as a team to maximize benefits of learning. Public Service Commission permanent secretary, Parmesh Chand said this training opportunity provided by Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) would help the participants excel in […]

New Japanese Ambassador to Fiji Presents Credentials

His Excellency the President of the Republic of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau this morning received the credentials of the new Japanese Ambassador to Fiji His Excellency Mr Takuji Hanatani. Ambassador Hanatani was welcomed by the head of state at Government House as he presented his Letters of Credence. The ambassador, who graduated from Ritsumeikan University […]

Embassy Visit: Shutoku Junior High School

On Wednesday 30th April 2014, a group of 9 (Nine) students and a teacher from Shutoku Junior High School in Katsushika-ward, Tokyo visited the Fiji Embassy to study about Fiji as part of their international studies. They were welcomed by Trade and Commercial Officer Iki Kawabata who at the same time delivered a 60 minutes […]