Will Govt debt hit $10.5B next month and $11B by July next year?
The management of government debt, and growing the Gross Domestic Product will be the key for the coalition government as it prepares for the delivery of the 2024/2025 Na
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Lautoka residents call for united effort to tackle escalating drug problem and homelessness
Calls are being made by residents of Lautoka for the Government and communities to work together and solve the issue of drugs as people are moving away from marijuana but
Minister for Fisheries and Regional Manager North charged by FICAC
Minister for Fisheries and Forest Kalaveti Ravu and Regional Manager North Tekata Toaisi have been charged by FICAC. Ravu is charged with one count of abuse of office
Women's participation in leadership is a recurring challenge - Parliament Secretary General
The issue of women's participation in leadership and decision-making at all levels of society is a recurring challenge that various stakeholders, including Parliament, mu
We are taking the drug problem head on and you will see action - Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says we are about 10 years late to come out with a comprehensive National Counter Narcotics Strateg
Fiji launches Counter Narcotics Strategy 2023-2028
It is a milestone achievement for the country today as Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Professor Biman Prasad launched the Nati
Healthcare workers' exodus to continue over the next 5-10 years – Dr Tudravu
As nurses continue to leave Fiji for better opportunities, Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says they will continue to experience some of the issues
Investment slow-paced, skills shortage worry, high cost of living, red tape and low economic growth a concern – Ariff Ali
As we await the announcement of the 2024/2025 National Budget, there are clear indications that a lot of work needs to be done as the Macroeconomic Committee has highligh
Increase in minimum wage rate without increased productivity will result in higher prices of goods and services – Macroeconomic Committee
Chair of the Macroeconomic Committee, Ariff Ali has signaled higher prices of goods and services if we have an increase in the national minimum wage without increased pro
World Bank to provide Fiji with $282M support package
A new $282 million package of World Bank support to Fiji will see a major boost for the country’s fiscal, climate and disaster resilience, as well as efforts to su
Police investigate alleged murder of a woman in Navua
Police are investigating the alleged murder of a 59-year-old woman in Naitata, Navua after her body was found with multiple wounds. Assistant Commissioner of Police â
Nadi residents call for lower cost of living and higher minimum wage
As the government prepares to deliver the 2024/2025 National Budget, some Nadi residents say people are expecting an announcement that would reduce the price of basic foo
Turaga says SG’s Chambers, Law Reform Comm and Ministry will work with FEO to undertake review of electoral process
Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga stresses that the Office of the Solicitor General’s Chambers, the Fiji Law Reform Commission and the Ministry of Justice will w
8 arrested in separate raids for allegedly selling meth and marijuana
Separate drug operations over the last three days have resulted in the arrest of eight people alleged to be involved in the sale of methamphetamine and marijuana. This
I was horrified to hear the PM say it’s only $8.1M - Fong
President of the Organizations for People Living with Disabilities, Elizabeth Fong says she was horrified to hear Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka say that it's only $8.1
Fiji Men pooled with hosts France, USA and Uruguay in Olympic 7s
Two-time Men’s 7s Olympic champions, Fiji are in a tough pool in the Paris Olympics as they are pooled with hosts France, USA and debutants Uruguay. World Rugby
Compain asks PM and Deputy PM why isn't there any accountability in relation to condition of CWM's ante-natal rooms
President of the International Women’s Association, Judy Compain is asking Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Prof
18-year-old Viriviri was in Lautoka to visit relatives without informing anyone
18-year-old Salanieta Viriviri, who was earlier reported missing, had gone to visit her relatives in Lautoka without informing anyone. Police have confirmed this to fi
Kiran calls for expanded legal outreach to rural communities
Legal officials have been urged to consider expanding their outreach efforts to rural areas, where educating rural populations on legal matters such as wills, probate, la
Skipper Cup: Nadroga claims title after 7 years following 22-17 win over Suva
Nadroga has claimed the Skipper Cup Senior Men's title after beating defending champions Suva 22-17 in a tightly contested final at Ratu Cakobau Park this afternoon. N
National Union of Public Workers call for 20% pay rise
The National Union of Workers are calling for a 20 percent increase in their pay. While speaking at the Fiji Council of Social Services and Fiji Public Service Associa