FCOSS commends Govt for social protection and social services budget increase
The Fiji Council of Social Services has commended the Government for increasing the social protection and social services budget as it will assist the vulnerable in socie
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Three students in custody for drugs
Several arrests were conducted by Police this past week for unlawful possession and cultivation of illicit drugs, including three students, who were allegedly found in po
MSME’s are critical to our development and form crucial contributions to the national economy - Kamikamica
Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises and Co-operatives are critical to our development and form crucial contributions to national economies, as they help to sustain the livel
It is a balanced budget that is people-centred - Vosarogo
Minister of Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo says the 2023/2024 National Budget is a balanced budget that is people-centred, repairing the wrongs of the pas
Young Kulas secure semi final spot after 1-0 win over New Caledonia
The Digicel Fiji U19 women's team has qualified for the OFC Women's U19 Championship semi finals after beating New Caledonia 1-0 tonight in an exciting quarter final clas
Any suggestions of taking extra constitutional steps to preserve constitutional structures goes against democratic principles the RFMF have sworn to uphold - Commander
Any suggestions of taking extra constitutional steps to preserve constitutional structures goes against the very democratic principles we at the RFMF have sworn to uphold
Review of the salary structure for civil servants
In the next 6 to 9 months, the coalition government will holistically review the civil service remuneration and pending review the salary structure of the civil service w
VAT to increase to 15% for items that are not zero rated
Get ready to tighten your belts as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has announced some stringent measures in the 2023/2024 National
Police investigating a leaked unsourced seditious document
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua has today confirmed that Police are investigating a leaked unsourced seditious document being circulated on social media. The
A significant increase in VAT is the only meaningful source of the increases in govt revenue - Fiscal Review Committee
As the country waits for the 2023-2024 National Budget announcement today, the Fiscal Review Committee has said that with limited opportunities in customs and excise duti
Nausori couple sentenced to over 13 years for transporting the man’s daughter to provide sexual services
A Nausori man and his wife who transported the man’s daughter to an apartment to provide sexual services to another have been sentenced to more than 13 years by th
Budget focus on revenue reforms, health, education, skills training, VAT, expenditure and increased social welfare benefits for aged citizens - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says some of the key initiatives for the 2023/2024 National Budget are VAT to be made simpler than before and the total government expendi
Big drop in fuel and gas prices from this Saturday
Good news as the price of fuel and cooking gas will drop from this Saturday. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission confirms that the price of a litre of unlea
3 of the 5 mortuary trays in Levuka operational while team sent to make assessment in Kadavu – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that 3 of the 5 mortuary trays at Levuka Hospital are now in operation while a separate team of technicians departed Suva last night
25 year old remand prisoner who escaped from st Giles hospital is back in custody
The 25-year-old remand prisoner who escaped from St Giles Hospital earlier today is back in Police custody. Police says Carlos Taylor was arrested by a team of Police
Public sector wage costs rose significantly between 2016–2019 – Fiscal Review Committee
The Fiscal Review Committee says Fiji public sector wage costs rose significantly between 2016 and 2019 through a combination of higher wages and more recruitment. The
Voss applies for variation to her bail conditions to travel to London
Retired Fiji Link CEO Shaenaz Voss who is charged with a count of failure to comply with the requirements of the operator’s airline security programme has applied
My recent US trip was not paid by the taxpayers - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has clarified that his recent trip to the United States, criticized by some, was entirely funded by a son of Lau, with no government expend
Violence against women and girls costs the economy approximately $300M per year - Rakuita
In Fiji, violence against women and girls costs the economy approximately $300 million per year. SPC's Principal Strategic Lead, Mereseini Rakuita highlighted this at
The mess at FRU is bigger than the Fijiana 15s pay issue - Mazey
The mess at Fiji Rugby Union house is a lot bigger than what happened with the Fijiana 15s team. This has been stated by Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board Chair Pe
Postpartum depression is affecting thousands of women in Fiji – ASK4HELP Founder
Postpartum depression is not something that you see everywhere, which is why we want to throw light on this very important issue that is affecting thousands of women in F