FCOSS saddened and disgusted by salary increase
The Fiji Council of Social Services is disappointed that Parliament approved the salary increases for the President, Speaker, Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs in th
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Salary increase shameful - NGO Coalition
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji says it watched the passing of the motion that guarantees shameful salary and benefit increases for the President, Speaker of Pa
16 inmates get job opportunities at Yellow Ribbon Expo
16 inmates have an opportunity to get a job after their release from prison as they were interviewed by potential employers from various sectors during the 5th Fiji Corre
NFP opposes motion as 40 MPs vote for salary increases for President, Speaker, Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs
Parliament has this afternoon approved the salary increases for the President, Speaker, Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs. While speaking during the debate, Deput
Vuli Waqa a man of simplicity and humility - Tikaram
A man of simplicity and humility in the greatest form. That is how Lawrence Tikaram described the late Master Filimoni Vuli Waqa, a man he had worked with for 35 years
2 men accused of Caubati murder remanded in custody
2 men accused of murdering a 29-year-old man from Caubati have been remanded by the Suva High Court. 25-year-old Leone Matai and 42-year-old Semi Tamanivalu appeared b
AG says they now fully support FICAC
Attorney General Siromi Turaga says at one point, their side of the House in parliament had some issues about FICAC because it was promulgated when there was no parliamen
FijiFirst submitted proposal similar to the committee recommendation for salary increases
The only opposition party in parliament, the FijiFirst, had proposed an increase in salary of the Leader of Opposition from $120,000 to $200,000, salary of a Member of Pa
People’s Alliance had proposed for PM’s pay to be maintained at $328,750
The People’s Alliance Party had proposed to the Parliamentary Emoluments Committee for the Prime Minister’s salary to be maintained at $328,750 and overseas
Nurses buying syringes and needles for patients at public hospital
Serious concerns continue to be raised by Fiji Nursing Association President, Doctor Adi Alisi Vudiniabola on nurses having to buy needles and syringes for patients as th
Not the right time to increase MPs pay when many Fijians are struggling – Dialogue Fiji
Dialogue Fiji has today expressed its concern and disappointment over the recommendations made by the Parliamentary Special Committee on Emoluments, which propose substan
NFP stresses committee should not have a say on review of MPs salaries and allowances
The National Federation Party had submitted to the Parliamentary Emoluments Committee in August last year that the committee should not make its own recommendations on th
Salary increases recommended for President, Speaker, Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs
The Parliamentary Emoluments Committee has recommended an increase in the President’s pay by $55,000, all Ministers to be on a $200,000 salary which sees a decreas
Govt to adopt Open Skies on a case-by-case basis – Gavoka
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka says the Coalition Government has endorsed the amending of the Civil Aviation Policy to a
Dialogue underway to ban Pseudoephedrine in the country
Minister of Health Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu is currently having dialogue with various Ministries and stakeholders regarding the ban of Pseudoephedrine in the country and
Some drug users are raping their mothers and sisters – ACP Ganivatu
Serious concerns continue to be raised on the impact drug use has on the lives of youths in the country, with some committing heinous crimes such as raping their mothers
Starlink services in Fiji is a game changer, empowering remote, maritime and under-served communities - Kamikamica
Starlink commencing its services in Fiji marks a significant milestone as the highly anticipated technology is a game changer, particularly in empowering remote, maritime
Caleb Muntz set to make much-waited return for Drua this weekend
The wait is over for Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and Fiji Water Flying Fijians flyhalf Caleb Muntz as he will be making his return from injury this weekend after being nam
Vanua Levu Road Upgrade Project expected to be completed in 2027
The $300 million Vanua Levu Road Upgrade Project funded by a grant from the Chinese Government is expected to start in 2025 and is expected to be completed in about two y
Dr Lalabalavu stresses wider consultation needed to control the use of Pseudoephedrine in Fiji
As calls are now being made to control the use of Pseudoephedrine for the production of hard drugs like methamphetamine in Fiji, Minister for Health, Doctor Atonio Lalaba
Parent company of FIJI Water to get into major agriculture development
The Wonderful Company, the parent company of FIJI Water and one of the world’s biggest and most successful agricultural enterprises, has announced plans to pursue