Stop calling poverty assistance programs freebies or vote buying – Seruiratu
Minister for Defence and National Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu has called on the opposition to stop calling poverty assistance programs freebies or vote buying whi
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DPP decides no charges against Prime Minister
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde has decided that no charges will be laid against Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama in relation to a complaint lodg
Netball Fiji to focus on local competitive options until such time they are able to travel to play as well as host either regional or international events
The Fiji Netball Association has accepted the decision by the International Netball Federation to cancel the Netball World Youth Cup scheduled to be held in Suva from the
Fiji has new border quarantine case from Papua New Guinea
A new border quarantine case of COVID-19 has been announced. The Ministry of Health says the new case is a 55 year old man who travelled to Fiji from Port Moresby, Pap
It is concerning that the PM did not know about the Draft Police Bill - Gavoka
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama must hold himself accountable following the government’s decision to retract all consultation
Chaudhry welcomes retraction of the Draft Police Bill consultations and calls for reconsideration of bills to amend the Political Parties Act and Electoral Act
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry has welcomed the retraction of the Draft Police Bill following intervention by the Prime Minister. Chaudhry says he is plea
Why blame others after the Draft Market Regulations and the Draft Police Bill were made public - Tikoduadua
National Federation Party President, Pio Tikoduadua is asking why can’t the government stop blaming others for it’s mistakes and be honest with the people
Defence Ministry postpones retracted Draft Police Bill consultations & will now get public submissions on the 1965 Police Act
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it will not go ahead with any Draft Police Bill consultations and will only take people’s views on what should be in a b
Draft Police Bill consultations retracted as the draft was not endorsed by cabinet and the Solicitor General - Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed to fijivillage that the government has retracted consultations on the Draft Police Bill. Bainimarama says the draft bil
5,500 frontliners vaccinated so far with some having expected mild side effects – Dr Waqainabete
More than 5,500 COVID-19 protection frontliners in Fiji have been vaccinated so far and Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says most of them are well after thei
Faiyaz Koya acts as Minister for Economy, Attorney General, Civil Service and Communications until March 21st 2021
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya is currently acting as the Minister for Economy, Attorney General, Civil Service and Communications. K
Heavy rain warning in force for Fiji
A heavy rain warning is in force for the whole of Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says a low pressure system with associated cloud and rain will affect us until tomorrow
No cause for alarm as some side effects for some people after taking vaccine is normal - Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is no need for alarm after a few cases of some people feeling weak or having a slight fever following the COV
Commission investigates complaints of alleged human rights violations received from Bangladeshis working for a construction company
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is continuing it’s investigations after complaints of alleged human rights violations received from Bangladeshi
Fiji Airways signs US$65 million Liquidity Support Loan Facility with ADB
Fiji Airways today signed a US$65 million Liquidity Support Loan Facility with the Asian Development Bank. The Support Facility is to help the airline cover operating
Oxford-AstraZeneca: EU regulator says 'no indication' vaccine linked to blood clots
The EU's medicines regulator says there is no indication that the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is linked to an increased risk of blood clots. The BBC reports th
Man allegedly assaulted by a group of officers at Cuvu Police Post
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has today confirmed that it has received a complaint from a 50-year-old man from Sigatoka who alleged that he was verb
Queen says race issues 'concerning' after Harry and Meghan tell-all interview
The Queen has broken her silence over Prince Harry and Meghan's tell-all interview, saying allegations of racism were "concerning" and they would be handled by the royal
Fiji targets to get 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine – Dr Waqainabete
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says Fiji is targeting to get 1.2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as they aim to vaccinate 600,000 people in the countr
COVID-19 vaccination rollout starts in Fiji this morning
The COVID-19 vaccination rollout starts this morning with all the necessary preparations done by the Health Ministry. Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete conf
Duituturaga resigns
SODELPA General Secretary, Emele Duituturaga has resigned from her post. Duituturaga served for a period of nine months, and has cited personal and family reasons for