Tikoisuva is Acting DPP
Nancy Tikoisuva has been appointed as the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions. This has been confirmed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. They
Author: Rashika Kumar
Human Rights Comm files complaints as LGBTIQ+ community member allegedly driven to suicide following cyberbullying
Following allegations that a member of the LGBTIQ+ community was driven to take their own life after getting cyberbullied, the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commis
Unethical pricing practices have lowered - Abraham
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St Giles lacks capacity to rehabilitate drug addicts - Volatabu
As actions are being taken to tackle the drug issue in the country, concerns are being raised that the Saint Giles Psychiatric Hospital is not capable and does not have t
Govt exploring options to reduce cost of living, decision expected soon – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the Government has looked at all options to ensure the cost of living is reduced and the Deputy
Rabuku to vacate Acting DPP Office at midnight
John Rabuku will not be the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions from midnight as he has received his letter from the Office of the President for the revocation of his
Jalal criticizes Acting DPP for ignoring Supreme Court opinion
International Human Rights lawyer, Imrana Jalal says it is beyond extraordinary to her, and a complete violation of the rule of law that a senior law official, a trained
Turaga highlights strategic measures to combat money laundering and terrorism financing
Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga says addressing the challenges posed by money laundering and terrorism financing is critical due to their complex and evolving nature
Inmate at Suva Women's Correction Centre gives birth to baby girl
An inmate at the Suva Women’s Correction Centre has given birth to a baby girl and the inmate will continue breastfeeding her baby until she deems it fit for her m
There can be no returning to the dark days of tyranny – AG
Attorney General Graham Leung says there can be no returning to the dark days of tyranny where agents of the State were routinely sent to the homes of people who disagree
Not Govt’s sole responsibility to financially sustain the welfare of social welfare recipients - Tabuya
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya says it is not the sole responsibility of the Government to financially sustain the welfare of our social
VAT increase essential for welfare, healthcare, and debt reduction - Kiran
Without the VAT increase, they could not pay for increased welfare allowances, for better health care and could not bring down the Government debt that stands in the way
Koya criticizes budget for lacking creativity and widening gap between the rich and the poor
Independent MP Faiyaz Koya says the 2024-2025 National Budget lacks creativity and has not incentivized the private sector and the current fiscal policies are widening th
AG to seek Cabinet’s approval for civil servants Code of Conduct and Freedom of Information Act
Attorney General Graham Leung will seek the Cabinet’s approval as soon as possible to commence work on the drafting of legislation to implement a civil servantâ
Some people in authority involved in drugs, we want to find them - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says we need to get to the bottom of the drug situation in Fiji because there must be some people in the various authorities that should be
New facility opens for almost 100 recycling workers at Maururu Dumpsite, Ba
Great news for nearly 100 Collection Pillars of Recycling (CPR) at the Maururu Dumpsite in Ba as they now have a portable washroom and breakroom facility after the facili
Dunn off to Australia for trials with Sydney FC
Digicel Fiji Bula Boys player and Navua midfielder Thomas Dunn will head to Australia this Sunday for a trial with Sydney. Team manager Kartik Reddy says it is an exci
Labour wins UK election as Sunak concedes defeat
Labour has won the UK general election and is heading for a landslide, with results from more than 500 of the 650 parliamentary seats declared. Keir Starmer will be th
Fiji gets $33M from Australia to improve education infrastructure
Fiji’s commitment to improve education infrastructure has received a boost as Australia will be providing $33 million for the Fiji Social Infrastructure Program.
Copa America: Argentina through to the semis after 4-2 win penalty shootout win
Defending champion, Argentina is the first team through to the semi finals of the Copa America competition after a 4-2 penalty shootout win. The teams were tied 1-all
We have paid a very high price for being unable to protect freedom – Prof. Prasad
As an economy, we have paid a very high price for being unable to protect freedom but people can speak and criticize the government freely now. This has been highlight