We opposed the repeal for the protections that were in the Media Act – Usamate
FijiFirst MP Jone Usamate, says they opposed the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act for the protections that were in the Act such as protection of children,
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We have absolute faith in media organisations that they will run a responsible media industry in Fiji – Professor Prasad
We have absolute faith in media organisations, editors and journalists that they will run a responsible media industry in Fiji. This was stated by Deputy Prime Ministe
We have to allow for media freedom and trust the media to do the right thing – Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications Manoa Kamikamica says they have to allow for media freedom and trust the media to do the right thing. While speak
Any changes to laws affecting iTaukei land should be widely consulted and decided on by the iTaukei landowners – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says any changes to laws affecting iTaukei land should be widely consulted and decided on by the iTa
iTaukei Land Trust Budget Amendment Act repealed without any contribution from Opposition during debate
The iTaukei Land Trust Budget Amendment Act commonly known as Bill 17 has been repealed in parliament today without any contribution from the Opposition during the debate
Repealing of the Media Act is also a win for the opposition – PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act is also a win for the opposition. While speaking after the Act was repealed tod
FMA and Media Organizations are elated after the repeal of MIDA 2010
The Fijian Media Association which includes all media organizations are elated after the repeal of the Media Industry Development Act 2010. Association President Rosi
Seruiratu assures Fijians to keep Govt in check and the voices of the people are heard
Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has assured all Fijians that they are doing their part and they take their role seriously, to keep the government in check and to ensure
Opposition and Govt clash in the debate on the repeal of the Media Act
There was heated debate in parliament on the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act as government highlighted that the draconian law was brought in without prope
Media Industry Development Act repealed
The Media Industry Development Act has been repealed in parliament. 29 parliamentarians voted for the Act to be repealed, 21 voted against it while 3 did not vote.
Conduct an independent review of Fiji’s tax system for circular best practice on taxation – Shameem
The University of Fiji has submitted to the Fiscal Review Committee to conduct an independent review of Fiji’s tax system for circular best practice on taxation in
Stop preaching rubbish if you have no proof - Usamate
Opposition MP Jone Usamate says they wanted to make sure that the people of this country had information and knowledge because it is something that frees people, the coal
Opposition is now asking govt if fuel tax will be reduced after making consumers suffer – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the opposition is now asking the government whether they will reduce the tax on fuel by 20 cen
15% of women attacked while being pregnant – Tabuya
15% of women state they are attacked while pregnant, and while pregnant they are being punched or kicked in the abdomen, and the proportion of women who are being beaten
Key for players to enjoy the break - Byrne
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will be focusing on a few important key areas and one of them is being mentally prepared for their game against the Brumbies next week.
Consistency is key - Gollings
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s coach Ben Gollings says consistency is key for them as they head into the Singapore 7s this week. Speaking from Singapore, Gollin
The attrition rate for health care workers has been abnormally high over the last 12 to 24 months – Dr Lalabalavu
The attrition rate for health care workers has been abnormally high over the last 12 to 24 months and facilitated by many pull and push factors that includes emigration,
Fiji to host Spartan trifecta event for 3 years and get a direct economic benefit of $36 million – Gavoka
Fiji will be hosting the Spartan trifecta event in November this year and it is expected to bring in approximately $12 million per annum as direct economic benefit. Th
Lomani’s injury is not serious and he will be fine - Byrne
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach Mick Byrne says Frank Lomani’s injury is not serious and he will be fine to play against the Brumbies next week. Byrne says it
$500,000 approved for Girmit Day Celebration – Prof Prasad
$500,000 has been approved for the Girmit Day Celebrations that includes a two day conference and the same amount has been allocated to Ratu Sukuna Day. This was highl
OMRS is currently being reviewed – Radrodro
The Ministry of Education is currently in the process of reviewing the Open Merit Recruitment System as a lot of teachers have raised concerns about the integrity and fai