Lal’s motion on Israel Embassy defeated in Parliament
Opposition MP Ketan Lal's motion to amend the allocation of funds for the establishment of Fiji’s embassy in Israel has been defeated in Parliament. $1.13 milli
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PM’s Office allocation increases to cater for new positions and civil service pay rise – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Prasad says the increase of about $345,000 to $2.39 million for personal emoluments for the Office of the Prime M
Fijiana coach prioritizes squad depth ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup
With the Women’s Rugby World Cup approaching, Vodafone Fijiana XV Head Coach Ioan Cunningham says exposing as many players as possible in tournaments like the Ocea
Maharaj calls Pacific Polytech chair’s email “childish”, moves to cut funding but later withdraws motion
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has criticised the chairperson of Pacific Polytech for sending an email questioning the scrutiny of government funding allocated to the insti
CFL signs Radio Media Partnership with Homecoming Festival Fiji 2025
Homecoming Festival Fiji has officially signed a radio media partnership with South Pacific's largest radio broadcaster, Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company o
Na Vualiku MSME program to boost North tourism this year – Gavoka
MSMEs in the Northern Division are expected to get a boost as the Na Vualiku Pilot MSME program will be launched this calendar year, offering cost-shared business develop
Vodafone Fijiana confident to pose a strong challenge to the USA
Fresh off their victory at the Women’s Oceania Championships, the Vodafone Fijiana 15s are confident they will pose a strong challenge to the USA this week. Hea
This budget is not visionary – Virendra Lal
This budget is not visionary – it is short-term survival funded by debt, and ordinary Fijians are the ones paying the price. Opposition MP Virendra Lal made thi
No vehicle management system in place for Govt - DPM Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there is currently no vehicle management system in place for the whole of government given tha
Body cameras and 1,000 new recruits are coming soon – COMPOL
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has outlined major developments for the Fiji Police Force, including plans for body-worn cameras, station upgrades, the recruitment of
It’s not a panic budget, the panic is from the Opposition – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says this is not a ‘panic budget’, as described by the Leader of the Opposition, but th
Tabuya says 2025/2026 National Budget pays attention to details and hears the war cry against poverty
The 2025/2026 National Budget is a budget that pays attention to details, taking simple yet meaningful changes, and hears the war cry of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, t
VAT cut is not a cure – Koya
Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya says the VAT cut is not a cure but it is a band-aid solution to the cost of living problem. While opposing the 2025-2026 National Budget in P
Vosarogo says no budget is perfect and the last 16 years were a disastrous starting point
We can all agree that no budget is perfect — just as nothing in life or this world truly is. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo highlig
Saukuru calls for investment in a new stadium in the Western division
Minister of Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru has called for investments to build a new stadium in the Western division. Saukuru was responding to the media when asked ab
Fiji Kulas eye redemption against PNG ahead of Nations Cup semi final clash today
The Fiji Kulas are eyeing redemption when they take on PNG in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup semi final this afternoon as they will want to avenge their heartbreaking
Nath questions rising crime and calls for better support for police officers
As the Fiji Police Force has been given increased funding in the 2025-2026 National Budget, Opposition MP Vijay Nath asks whether we need more uniforms, or if we need to
Low-yield farmers may exit cane farming as focus shifts to scaling up middle-tier growers – Singh
For a sustainable sugar industry, farmers who produce less than 100 tonnes and show little potential for improvement may be moved out of cane farming while more support w
Pillay says it's a candy budget - looks sweet and sounds generous, but once it's spent, nothing is left
This is not a developed budget it is a destructive one that is built not to improve everyday life, but to give with one hand and take back with the other This is raise
Kiran says more than 107,000 people set to benefit through key social welfare programs
More than 107,000 people are set to benefit from this National Budget through key social welfare programs like the Family Assistance Scheme, Social Pension, Disability Al
Sharma raises concerns over rising debt, youth struggles, and inconsistent economic policies
Opposition MP, Rinesh Sharma has criticized the 2025/2026 National Budget, raising concerns over rising debt levels, youth challenges with tertiary education funding, and