Govt borrowing for 2020/2021 financial year projected at $2.75 billion
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says total government debt is projected to increase to $8.3 billion by July this year and the total gross borrowing for the 2020
Author: Vijay Narayan
Govt revenue at $964.8 million while expenditure stood at $1.5 billion for the first 6 months - AG
Government’s total revenue collection stood at $964.8 million for the first half of the 2020/2021 financial year while total government expenditure for the same pe
Law Society calls on Parliament to defer debate on bills dealing with Anti Corruption Division and Abolition of Assessors
The Fiji Law Society has written to the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and all parliamentarians to express their deep concern at the Government’s stated int
We need a new Minister for Economy - Nawaikula
SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula is calling on the government side to change the Minister for Economy if they want to improve the economic performance of the country. While
Fiji’s GDP unlikely to return to pre COVID-19 levels at least for the next 3 years - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says what makes the current crisis painful is it’s uncertain nature, and he has told parliament that considering the dama
Tropical Depression to affect Lau, Lomaiviti and parts of Vanua Levu
Expect damaging winds for the land areas of the Lau group which include Vanuabalavu, Mago, Tuvuca, Cicia, Nayau, Lakeba, Vanuavatu, Moce, Vatoa, Kabara, Fulaga, Oneata an
Maritime transport to cease from midday today due to approaching depression
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has directed that all maritime transport involving passengers and cargo to and from Suva, Rakiraki, Natovi, Nabouwalu, Savusavu, Tav
Officers under investigation for allegedly planting meth and asking for bribes
The investigation file regarding an alleged bribery case involving Police officers who placed methamphetamine and demanded money in order for charges to be dropped is sti
USP Council says it has not made a decision to dismiss Ahluwalia
The University of the South Pacific Council has appointed a subcommittee to look at issues surrounding USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia’s
USP Special Council discusses VC’s contract
The USP Special Council meeting is currently underway at the Laucala Campus and Fiji is represented by Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Education Minister Rosy Akba
Ahluwalia and his wife to serve 14 days quarantine in Australia before going to Nauru
The head of the University of the South Pacific, Professor Pal Ahluwalia has vowed to continue in his role as Vice-Chancellor and President of USP from Nauru, however, he
Samoa to make another move today to shift USP headquarters to Apia
Samoa has confirmed it will pursue moving the University of the South Pacific headquarters from Fiji to Samoa. Radio NZ is reporting that the revelation follows the Fi
Human Rights Comm trying to ascertain the facts in Ahluwalia deportation case
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is trying to ascertain the facts from the relevant authorities that may have given rise to the particular provision of
Heavy rain alert in place for the Northern Division
If you are living in the Northern Division, please be prepared as a heavy rain alert is in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands. A trough of low pr
USP Senior Management Team undertake VC’s duties for now
The Senior Management Team of the USP is jointly undertaking the Vice-Chancellor’s duties for now after Professor Pal Ahluwalia and his wife, Sandra Price were tak
Ahluwalia and his partner deported after repeated breaches of the Immigration Act - Govt
The government has stated that the Fijian Immigration Department has ordered two foreign nationals, Pal Aluwahlia and his partner, Sandra Jane Price, to leave Fiji with i
Registrar refers SODELPA and their auditor to FICAC
The Registrar of Political Parties, Mohammed Saneem has referred SODELPA to FICAC for breaches of the Political Parties Act. Saneem says SODELPA has failed to particul
Law Society calls for any moves to deport Ahluwalia to cease
The Fiji Law Society says any moves to deport Professor Pal Ahluwalia must cease immediately. Fijivillage has received confirmation that Professor Ahluwalia and his wi
USP unions ask govt why Ahluwalia has been cited as a public risk and deported
The Association of the USP Staff and the USP Staff Union have today expressed their grave concern and disgust at the government’s decision to deport the regional U
Bainimarama invites Biden to attend Pacific Islands Forum meet in Fiji
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has invited US President, Joe Biden to attend the Pacific Islands Forum meeting to be hosted in Fiji in August this year. Bainimaram
Ahluwalia and his partner deported after repeated breaches of the Immigration Act - Govt
The government has stated that the Fijian Immigration Department has ordered two foreign nationals, Pal Aluwahlia and his partner, Sandra Jane Price, to leave Fiji with