The Opposition does not care – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there has been no constructive response from the Opposition on the 2021-2022 Revised National Budget. In his right of rep
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Bus operators will probably get the fare increase but it has to go through an independent process - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Fiji Bus Operators Association is not telling the public that they can go through the Fijian Competition and Consumer Co
Revised 2021-2022 National Budget passed in parliament
The Revised 2021-2022 National Budget of $3.3 billion for the ordinary services of Government until 31st July 2022 has been passed in parliament. There was opposition
Govt is so arrogant that it is ready to spend hundreds of millions of dollars of the people’s money without letting the reps look closely at how they are spending it - Pro Prasad
The Leader of the National Federation Party Professor Biman Prasad says this government is so arrogant that it is ready to spend hundreds of millions of dollars of the pe
FCCC begins planning work for stringent enforcement to see benefits are passed on to consumers
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says it has begun planning and strategizing it’s stringent enforcement activities to ensure the benefits delivered i
Consumer Council says the Revised Budget is a bold consumer centric budget
The Consumer Council of Fiji has commended the government for announcing bold and optimistic incentives in the 2021-2022 Revised National Budget. Council CEO, Seema Sh
The old school way of lining up at a health centre is now beginning to go out of the window – Dr Waqainabete
Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says the old school way of lining up at a health centre is now beginning to go out of the window. While supporting the Revi
Can Prof Prasad explain to students in other fields that are oversupplied with graduates why they haven’t received scholarships - Kumar
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has asked the Leader of National Federation Party Professor Biman Prasad if he can explain to students in other fields that are overs
FCCC needs to ensure zero rated initiatives are truly passed on to consumers – Radrodro
SODELPA MP, Aseri Radrodro says businesses mostly do not pass benefits to the consumers and find ways to retain existing costs and zero-rating of flour, sugar, rice and o
50,742 tourists have visited Fiji since 1st Dec last year
Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya says since the opening of the borders on 1st December last year, Fiji has welcomed 50,742 visitors. He says over n
The Revised Budget is an election budget – Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says the Revised Budget presented last night is an election budget and has questioned how realistic are the revenue and expendit
Govt is stepping in to assist Fijians and this is evident from the announcements in the Revised Budget – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says the government is stepping in to assist Fijians and this is evident from the announcements in the Revised National Budget. Whil
Fiji Pearls beat PNG 78-40 in 3rd match of PacificAus Sports Netball Series
The Fiji Pearls have won their third match in the PacificAus Sports Netball Series after beating Papua New Guinea 78-40 this afternoon. The national side dominated all
ANZ economist is bullish because he is expecting over 20% economic growth - ANZ Bank Country Head
ANZ Bank Country Head, Rabih Yazbek says their economist is bullish because he is expecting over 20% economic growth this year but they have challenged his assumption man
LeBron James becomes second all-time leading scorer despite Lakers losing to Washington Wizards
LeBron James is the second all-time leading scorer in the NBA, surpassing Karl Malone’s 36,928 points, despite the Los Angeles Lakers losing to the Washington Wiza
Fiji Netball Team named for the Pacific-Aus Sports Series
The Fiji Netball team that will be taking part in the Pacific-Aus Sports Series in Sydney, Australia from the 21st to 26th of next month has been named. Alisi Naqiri h
Steph Curry nails record 16 threes in All-Star victory
Steph Curry delivered the greatest long-distance shooting performance in All-Star Game history, then LeBron James delivered another victory. Curry made a record 16 thr
NBA: Brooklyn star James Harden joins Philadelphia 76ers as the Nets lose 10th straight game
The Brooklyn Nets lost their 10th straight game hours after trading star James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers and breaking up their "big three" of Harden, Kyrie Irving
BSP Life announce 4 new Executive appointments
BSP Life has announced four new Executive appointments. They are Chief Information and Transformation Officer Viresh Chandra, Chief Operations Officer Camari Turagarua
Shane Smith appointed new Westpac Fiji Chief Executive
Shane Smith has been appointed the new Chief Executive for Westpac Fiji. Smith started his banking career straight from school as a Customer Service Officer for Westpa
Sports Council confirms people can enter and use their facilities 14 days after their second jabs
The Fiji Sports Council has confirmed that people can enter and use their facilities 14 days after getting their second COVID vaccine jab however, the NEWWORLD IGA Suva N