No plans to legalise marijuana – Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says if you get into the space of legalising marijuana or Indian Hemp, the country could be blacklisted. Sayed-Khaiyum was re
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30 high net worth individuals from a well known company arrive in a private jet and will spend 3 months here
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government has given approval for a private jet to come in with a group of 30 high net worth individuals from a well-kn
PM opens new $1.7 million fire station in Nakasi
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the heroism of Fijian firefighters was on full display in the recent months as Fiji grappled with COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Har
The most attractive tourism packages can only be put out when all stakeholders take a hard look at all the costs - Lockington
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says all stakeholders in the tourism sector need to work together to ensure that Fiji puts out the most attractive packages for tou
683% increase in juvenile offenders
There has been a 683% increase in the number of juvenile offenders since COVID-19 related restrictions came into effect in March. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho s
Sotutu eyes All Blacks berth
Blues No.8 Hoskins Sotutu who has been one of the shining lights in Super Rugby Aotearoa this year has the All Black No.8 position on the back of his mind. Newshub rep
7s players could feature in the Skipper Cup Competition – Baber
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Team Coach Gareth Baber says that he will be looking at allowing some of the players to play in the Skipper Cup Competition. In a
Fiji Airways yet to confirm when it will hire flight crew in preparation for the Bula Bubble
Fiji Airways says all operational requirements including hiring of flight crew members will be looked at once dates are determined for the commencement of the Bula Bubble
Commission looking into BDO report is still in force - Akbar
Fijian Education Minister, Rosy Akbar says the three member commission which is looking into issues raised in the BDO report following the allegations raised by USP Vice
The FJ$12 beer will stay if the current taxes totaling 25% remains - Lockington
The CEO of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, Fantasha Lockington says some hotel and resort businesses are selling a bottle of beer for FJ$12 because they have to p
Fiji FA focuses on new norms for resumption of VPL
The Fiji Football Association will be sending its teams to educate district officials and soccer players in terms of what will now be the new norms during soccer matches.
Parents urged to get their children back to school even if they have lost their stationery and uniforms after TC Harold - Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has called on all parents to ensure that their children return to school even if they do not have stationery and uniforms after being s
Skipper Cup to kick-off rugby union competition in the country
The Skipper Cup Competition will be the first rugby union competition held in the country which is expected to kick off on the 25th of July. This has been highlighted
We have put the first step forward by saying we are welcoming tourists back-AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says it is critical for the Hospitality Sector to understand that once borders start opening and other tourism destinations have
Free bus fare scheme will continue and parents going through financial crisis can also apply for the scheme- Rosy Akbar
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says the free bus fare scheme will continue and parents who are going through a financial crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic can also apply
Misconduct of a few officers not a true reflection of the Fiji Police Force- Qiliho
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the misconduct of a few officers is not a true reflection of the Fiji Police Force as there are thousands of other officers who a
Federated Airlines Staff Association considering its options after 285 Air Terminal Services workers are laid off
The Federated Airlines Staff Association says it is considering its options and working closely with the Fiji Trades Union Congress on the best way forward for the associ
Not enough for leaders to just say they are against racism - Khan
Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan says it is not enough for those who hold leadership to say that the
New Toyota Prado for ATS Executive Office was budgeted but FTUC says it was insensitive with 285 workers now laid off
Air Terminal Services says the purchase of a Toyota Prado for the ATS Executive Office in January this year was part of the normal routine of implementing the budget appr
USP Council decides to reinstate VC Pal Ahluwalia back in office
University of the South Pacific’s Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia has been reinstated to office and his suspension has been lifted. The U
Prof Prasad says PM’s flexible plan for schools laughable
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the Prime Minister’s statement that the Government has a flexible plan for schools is laughable. Pr