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
Author: Vijay Narayan
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
PM appoints new WAF Board
Prime Minister and Public Enterprises Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says in consultation with the Minister for Public Works, he has appointed six highly experienced professio
Who are the sponsors of the National Economic Summit - Chaudhry
Who are the sponsors of the National Economic Summit as the danger in not disclosing the names is that such sponsorships could be perceived as political donations made to
$360,000 is only an estimated budget for the Economic Summit, there is $150,000 in financial sponsorship - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka reiterates that the estimated budget of $360,000 for the National Economic Summit is only an estimate, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Mi
Chaudhry asks Govt to release full details of $0.5 million each allocated for Girmit and Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says following the Prime Minister’s comments that he had to make it very clear to all ministers to cut down on costs, L
PM is entitled to express an opinion and I respect that – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is entitled to express an opinion on the National Economic Sum
Police will not comment on the high profile cases sent to the Office of the DPP for a decision
Due to the nature and complexity of the high profile cases, the Fiji Police Force will not be releasing information directly on the facts of each case as the matter is st
Fiji Airways to start flying to Canberra from July and two new A350s are coming
Fiji Airways has today announced it will start flying to Australia’s Capital, Canberra from July this year, get two new A350s later this year and also sponsor the