Review of the Audit Act 1969
There will be a comprehensive review of the 54-year-old Audit Act. Cabinet says the review is intended to modernise the Act which was first enacted as a colonial ordin
Author: Vijay Narayan
New guidelines approved for the preparation, appraisal and approval of Govt’s capital projects
New guidelines have been approved by cabinet for the preparation, appraisal and approval of capital projects under the Public Sector Investment Programme. Cabinet says
Coalition Govt to review Surfing Act 2010
Cabinet has endorsed the review of the Regulation of Surfing Areas Act 2010. The Surfing Decree was promulgated in 2010 to liberate access to any surfing area in Fiji.
Justice Pacific concerned about recent detentions and arrests
Youth led human rights NGO, Justice Pacific has expressed grave concern at the information they have received about the way the Fiji Police Force has recently handled cas
Shaenaz Voss in custody
Fiji Airways Chief Customer Experience Officer and CEO of Fiji Link, Shaenaz Voss is in police custody. Police have confirmed this however no further information is be
We note the urgent demands of the people for solutions to their daily challenges, including the rising cost of living – Prof.Prasad
The National Economic Summit has concluded with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad stating they note the urgent demands of the people
Fiji Council of Churches endorses the legalization of marijuana but only for pharmaceutical or medicinal purposes
The Fiji Council of Churches members have today endorsed a motion to legalize marijuana for pharmaceutical or medicinal purposes only. This has been confirmed after th
Patel appointed FBC CEO
The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation has announced the appointment of Tarun Patel as their new Chief Executive Officer effective from today. The board says Patel is not
ADB and World Bank have told us that our capital expenditure priorities are wrong – Naidu
The government has very poor maintenance practices, we have been told that for every $5 we have been spending on new capital expenditure, we have been spending $1 on main
Sayed-Khaiyum and his lawyers were aware he would be questioned – ACP Raikaci
Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, ACP Sakeo Raikaci has made it clear that former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and his lawyers were aware that he would b
People such as Naidu who recommend zero-rating of VAT be removed from basic food items have no social conscience - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says people such as Richard Naidu who recommend that zero-rating of VAT be removed from basic food items have no social consci
Thousands of people will continue to receive only 6 hours of water supply in a day
Thousands of people in the Lami-Suva-Nausori areas will continue to receive only 6 hours of water supply in a day as the impact of the dry weather conditions continues to
We do not have the financial headroom to respond to shocks - Naidu
If we continue as we are, based on World Bank and International Monetary Fund numbers, Fiji will hit a debt to GDP ratio at 100 percent in 10 years. While speaking at
Fiscal Review Committee recommending VAT increase not greater than 15% and removal of zero VAT rating on basic items
It cannot be business as usual, we are recommending VAT to increase to no greater than 15 percent but there will be re-targeted support for the poorer people. That is
Water supply only for 6 hours a day for people in Lami-Suva-Nausori areas
Many people are raising serious concerns about water disruptions continuing with supply only being promised for 6 hours a day. Calls are being made to the Water Author
A brighter future for Fiji requires us to be united and move away from division – PM
A brighter future for our nation requires our communities to be united and move away from divisions, and we all know what those divisions have done to us. This was Pri
It seems there is a political witch-hunt – Sayed-Khaiyum
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is claiming that it seems there is a political witch-hunt in respect to a number of matters. Sayed-Khaiyum made the commen
We are focused on having a very successful summit – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says as the Prime Minister has said, all the final details relating to the total expenses and spons
Water supply on the agenda in the National Economic Summit
Discussions are expected to be held on the short and long term goals regarding our water infrastructure when the National Economic Summit gets underway today. Accordin
World Bank Report recommends increased single rate of VAT, changes to personal income and corporate tax, reduce tax incentives and expand customs and excise tax regimes
The World Bank technical analysis is recommending the broad application of an increased, single rate of VAT for Fiji in the latest Public Expenditure Review Report. It
Suva Taxi Association concerned about the high number of taxi drivers getting robbed and assaulted
Serious concerns are being raised by the Suva Taxi Association regarding the high number of taxi drivers getting robbed and assaulted daily. President of the Suva Taxi