2025/2026 National Budget is a lazy budget from a lazy government – Ketan Lal
The 2025/2026 National Budget is not just a disappointment, it is not even a missed opportunity, but it is a lazy budget from a lazy government. This was highlighted b
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Drug problem demands a moral public awakening - Naivalurua
Illicit drug trafficking, including narcotics, methamphetamine and emerging synthetic drugs, is not just a law enforcement concern, it is a national emergency, undermini
Over 1,000 jobs and $160 million for small business in economic plan - Kamikamica
The Government is taking bold steps to create jobs, support small businesses, reduce poverty, make it easier for ordinary Fijians to start businesses, and make government
Agriculture Ministry to focus on increasing kava, turmeric and dalo exports
The Ministry of Agriculture is working to boost export earnings by increasing production of key commodities such as kava, turmeric, taro, ginger, cocoa and coffee, and by
This is a lollipop budget - Bala
This is not a people's budget, this is a lollipop budget—a sweetener served just in time for election year. This has been shared by Oppostion MP, Parveen Bala d
Bia cheekily tells Seruiratu to provide alternative budget
While supporting the 2025/2026 National Budget Assistant Minister for Information, Aliki Bia responded to Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu by echoing the same chal
Seruiratu says 40,000 Fijians left between 2022-2023, worsening skills shortage
Over 40,000 people leaving our shores between 2022 and 2023 has placed immense pressure on Fiji’s workforce. While opposing the 2025/2026 National Budget, the L
Parliament to debate FNPF Bill on Friday to allow members to rejoin after retirement
Parliament will debate the Fiji National Provident Fund Amendment Bill on Friday, which will allow people to rejoin the Fund a second time after retirement. Deputy Pri
Fiji is at war against poverty - Rabuka
Fiji is at war against poverty. This was a declaration made by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while delivering his speech on the budget debate in Parliament today.
Issue of drugs has now become a matter of national concern - Seruiratu
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says the issue of drugs has now become a matter of national concern. While opposing the 2025/2026 National Budget, Seruiratu s
Kuridrani sworn in as MP following Rayalu’s passing
Peoples Alliance Party member Inosi Kuridrani has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament today. This follows the passing of Vatimi Rayalu, which left his seat vacant.
Govind Park to reopen on 31st July after major redevelopment
Good news as after not hosting any major event since 2016, a redeveloped Govind Park in Ba will finally open on the 31st of this month. Chair of the Board of Special A
Charge against Bainimarama amended in sacked Police officers case
The charge against former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, in the case where he is charged alongside former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho for allegedly making unw
Bainimarama and Qiliho may take stand in trial for sacked officers
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho could be taking the stand during the trial where they allegedly made unwarranted d
Labasa farmer plans to increase crop production with new tractor
Mohammed Saiyum from Nabekavu, Labasa, can now significantly increase crop production on his farm after purchasing a tractor, which will not only boost efficiency but als
Finance Hub joins Baby Pearls as strategic partner for Netball World Youth Cup 2025 Campaign
Finance Hub has come on board as a strategic partner for the Baby Pearls Fiji’s Under-21 netball team as they prepare for the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 in Gibra
Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Sharma's trial set for three weeks in November
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma's trial date has been fixed for three week
Quick action from NFA controls fire at Extra Supermarket in Labasa
The management of Extra Supermarket in Labasa is grateful to the National Fire Authority for their quick action in containing the spread of the fire that happened at thei
Bainimarama and Qiliho plead not guilty to abuse of office charges
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho have pleaded not guilty to charges of abuse of office in relation to the Police Of
Bainimarama’s pension hearing set for July 19th
Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama's pension hearing is set for the 19th of July. Bainimarama has sued the government for miscalculating his pension and gratuit
FIFA Club World Cup: Messi scores for Inter Miami to beat Porto 2-1
Lionel Messi scored his 50th goal for Inter Miami as they came from behind to beat Porto 2-1 for their first win at the FIFA Club World Cup. Porto took the lead after