Talking about women’s human rights is political – Shamima Ali
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says talking about women’s human rights is political while responding to comments made about Ali and oth
Author: Vijay Narayan
FWRM’s launches feminist mentoring programme for mid-career women to be led by Imrana Jalal
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement today launched a pilot feminist mentoring programme for mid-career women at the “If Women Stop, the World Stops†conce
Any commentary on the draft Police Bill before it is tabled in the Parliament is premature – Raj
Director of Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, Ashwin Raj says the Commission will be making its submission on the proposed Police Bill once the bill has be
COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Fiji tonight
Good news as the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in the country today. Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says it is great news for the people
Record remittances in 2020 as $652.75 million was sent through to families in Fiji by Fijians abroad
Fiji’s total remittances received from January to December last year was the highest ever standing at $652.75 million, which is an annual increase of 11%. Inter
PS Economy Makereta Konrote resigns
Permanent Secretary for Economy, Makereta Konrote has resigned from her post. In a statement, Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who is in Singapore, says as a k
Job vacancies continue to decline, govt revenue down by $557 million compared to last year while govt debt is $6.86 billion
Fiji is continuing to grapple with the economic downturn and effects of COVID-19 as the latest Reserve Bank of Fiji economic review says job vacancies continue to decline
International travel, pick up in tourism activity locally and revenue support by govt in budget can help in economic recovery - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says resumption of international travel and the pick-up in tourism activity locally, along with the level of revenue support by the government in
CSO Alliance & Chaudhry call on PM to put AG on medical leave & to make an acting appointment
While Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum continues his medical treatment in Singapore, a group of NGOs and a political party are calling for S
Flood and heavy rain warnings in place for the whole of Fiji
Please be prepared as flood and heavy rain warnings remain in force for many low lying areas in Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says a flood warning remains in force for
Stay home if you are living in flood affected areas - Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has advised students and teachers in flood affected areas to exercise safety measures and not to go to school today. Akbar says pare
A police officer and 2 boys part of the 20 people charged with serious sex offences in Feb 2021
A police officer and two boys are part of the 20 people charged with serious sex offences for separate incidents for the month of February this year. The 20 people wer
First year medical student asks govt to bring back funding for new MBBS students
A question has been raised by a first year medical student for the government to bring back the funding for the new MBBS students in the 2021/2022 National Budget and the
76-yr-old man charged with allegedly abducting a girl off the street and raping her
A 76-year-old man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly abducted a 9-year-old girl off the street in Lautoka and raped her. The Office of the Director of Publi
Fiji TV continues with internal investigation after the sacking of 3 employees
Fiji TV Limited has terminated the contracts of three employees due to serious breaches of their employment contracts and company policies. Further internal investigat
South Pacific Stock Exchange suspends trading of Fiji TV and FHL shares
The South Pacific Stock Exchange has placed a suspension in trading of Fiji Television Limited and Fijian Holdings Limited shares with immediate effect. This decision
Akbar condemns bigoted outburst against Head Boy of a Muslim school by Ben Padarath and files Police report
The Ministry of Education has condemned the shockingly bigoted outburst by Ben Padarath against a Fijian student on the basis of their religious practice and preference a
People fall victim to illegal pyramid selling schemes and cryptocurrency trade
The Financial Intelligence Unit is warning members of the public to exercise extreme caution and not engage in any cryptocurrency trade or pyramid selling schemes after s
AG holds virtual session on 2021-2022 National Budget preparataion
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who is currently overseas held a virtual meeting with the team of the Ministry of Economy to discuss preparations for the 2021-2
Human Rights Commission conducts investigation regarding claims made by Ahluwalia & his wife and the staff of USP against Ahluwalia
The Director of Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, Ashwin Raj says they have consciously refrained from making comments on the ongoing governance issues at
Lautoka High Court strikes out case against 6 SODELPA executives
The Lautoka High Court has struck out a case filed by SODELPA members, Taitusi Rasoki and Ilaitia Bavadra against six SODELPA executives. The case was against Ratu Epe