Govt needs to fix work visa issue in Immigration Dept immediately – Halabe
Leading garment manufacturer, Mark One Apparel’s Managing Director Mark Halabe is pleading with the government to fix the visa section in the Immigration Departmen
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Increase in RFMF budget includes allocation for peacekeeping - Prof. Prasad
Following questions raised about the increase in the budget for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and what purpose it serves, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fi
Meth and marijuana seized after raids conducted by Police
Multiple raids conducted in the last 24-hour period resulted in the discovery of alleged illicit substances as well as money believed to be proceeds of crime. Assistan
I will remain as an independent and focus on the role of the Opposition - Seruiratu
Former FijiFirst MP and now an independent, Inia Seruiratu says each of the 26 Members of Parliament of the former FijiFirst Party are free to make their own choices.
11 Corrections Officers suspended for receiving free meals and groceries from Grace Road businesses
11 Fiji Corrections Service officers at the Suva Remand Centre have been suspended as they and their families were receiving free meals and groceries from Grace Road busi
Alleged Flagstaff home burglar charged almost 4 months after incident
Police have managed to charge and produce a man in court who was involved in a case of burglary in Bau Street, Flagstaff in Suva, which became viral on social media from
FijiFirst Party de-registered
The FijiFirst Party has been de-registered by the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. This is the end of the party that led government after the 2014 and 20
Elderly man passes away following accident in Laucala Beach
A man in his 70s has died following an accident in Laucala Beach. Police say it is alleged that the man had suddenly crossed the road near Centerpoint last night when
RFNS Puamau pulled by another vessel to Ogea after salvage operations
The RFNS Puamau has been successfully salvaged from the reefs in Fulaga and was taken to Ogea to await its transportation to its destination for repair works and damage a
MPs do not deserve a pay rise if they are not performing their duties well - Catanasiga
If the Members of Parliament are not performing their duties well, there is no point in their salaries getting an increase and this is one area that needs to be monitored
New FRU board and Chair to be appointed in the AGM in August
A new board of directors and a new Chairman will be appointed in the next Fiji Rugby Union Annual General Meeting which is expected to be held on the 13th of August 2024.
Fiji Navy apprehends suspected vessels involved in illegal fishing activities
The Fiji Navy Maritime Law Enforcement Operations including Forward Base West, Navy personnel and partner agencies apprehended several suspected vessels involved in ille
One year old dies in an accident in Kadavu
A one-year-old child has died in a motor vehicle accident in Kadavu yesterday. Police say the victim was playing with his brother in a school compound in Nabukelevu-i-
Fuel and gas prices decreases from tomorrow
Good news as people will pay less for fuel, gas and kerosene as the prices will drop from tomorrow. The price of unleaded fuel will drop by 17 cents and will cost $2.9
Govt looking into investigating how Health Care Fiji was formed
The Government will be looking at starting an investigation into how Health Care Fiji, which runs the Ba and Lautoka Hospitals was formed as legal requirements were not m
FTA unhappy with increment and demands 30% pay rise for teachers
The Fijian Teachers Association says it is not satisfied with the 7 to 20 percent pay increase for civil servants because the government has not committed to considering
$150.5M for TSLS to fund 9,940 continuing students and 10,830 new students
9,940 continuing students and 10,830 new students will be assisted by the $150.5 million allocated to the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service. Deputy Prime Ministe
Health sector gets $540M
A total of $540 million has been allocated to the Health sector in the 2024/2025 National Budget of which $450 million will go to the Ministry of Health and $90 million f
Increments announced for civil servants, wage earners and MPs, and minimum wage rate to go up to $5 an hour
Pay increments for civil servants and those in the independent institutions, the increase in salaries and benefits of Members of Parliament, the President and the Speaker
UPDATES: 2024-2025 National Budget Coverage
UPDATES: 2024-2025 National Budget Coverage
Minister for Fisheries Ravu charged with abuse of office, Stop Departure Order issued
Minister for Fisheries and Forests, Kalaveti Ravu appeared in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court after he was charged with one count of abuse of office by FICAC. It is all