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
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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
Govt to prioritize termite eradication before providing aid to Lautoka informal settlements - Kiran
Following concerns raised by residents in Field 40 Lautoka about lack of assistance to families living in informal settlements whose homes were destroyed by termites, Ass
Man charged for allegedly stabbing wife to death
Three people in separate incidents were charged with murder last month where a 29-year-old man was charged with the murder of his 25-year-old wife. The Office of the D
A million visitors are expected to visit Fiji this year – Gavoka
Following strong visitor arrival numbers last year, a million visitors are expected to visit the country this year which will be another historic achievement for Fiji.
Copa América: Brazil to face Uruguay in quarters after 1-all draw against Colombia
Brazil will take on Uruguay in the quarter final of the Copa América competition after finishing 1-all in their final group match against Colombia this afternoon. T
Tax on non-profit organisation’s income from property rentals will impact community services - Apted
As non-profit organisations will now be paying a tax on income derived from property rentals, Fiscal Review Committee Deputy Chair and KPMG Fiji Managing Partner Lisa Apt
Increase in RFMF budget includes allocation for peacekeeping - Prof. Prasad
Following questions raised about the increase in the budget for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and what purpose it serves, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fi
Minimum wage increase may raise prices if productivity and sales are down – Patel
Businesses will try to absorb the additional cost of doing business after the national minimum wage rate going up to $5 an hour, however if employee productivity and sale
11 Corrections Officers suspended for receiving free meals and groceries from Grace Road businesses
11 Fiji Corrections Service officers at the Suva Remand Centre have been suspended as they and their families were receiving free meals and groceries from Grace Road busi
FTUC welcomes $5 minimum wage increase, calls for further raises and civil servant pay increase
As the national minimum wage is being increased to $5 per hour, the Fiji Trades Union Congress says they welcome the adjustment and they would have preferred it to be eff