I’m disgusted with the level of disrespect shown by the NFP Leader – Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says she is disgusted with the level of disrespect shown by the NFP Leader, Professor Biman Prasad to her as a woman by calling her a m
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16,611 students under TELS at a cost of $93 million while 2,525 students under the National Toppers Scheme
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says currently there are 16,611 students under the Tertiary Education Loan Scheme at a cost of $93 million while there are 2,525 student
Akbar urges MPs not to get involved in the RKS saga
Education Minister Rosy Akbar has urged the members of parliament not to get involved in the RKS issue and let the Ministry sort things out. Akbar highlighted this in
A new shipping route to open in Beqa, Yanuca and Vatulele this month - Faiyaz Koya
The Government will be opening a new shipping route in Beqa, Yanuca and Vatulele this month that will operate every two months to increase economic activity and improve t
Ministry investigates allegations made against RKS Principal by Student Council
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has today confirmed that a ministry team is now investigating allegations levelled against the Principal of Ratu Kadavulevu School, Arv
Phase 4 FNPF Withdrawal Scheme has got nothing to do with those that have become unemployed because of COVID-19 - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Phase 4 of the FNPF Withdrawal Scheme has got nothing to do with people who have become unemployed because of COVID-19.
Over $200 million worth of various illicit drugs discovered over the last 3 years and the ops will continue - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says there are some ill informed people claiming crime is on the rise in Fiji but that is not true when in fact violent crime is way dow
'Don’t forget, twice I sacked you from my office & I got you back' - PM tells Tikoduadua
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has told NFP President Pio Tikoduadua in parliament that he should not forget that Bainimarama sacked Tikoduadua twice and brought him b
Why 7 bills will be debated for 1 hour each on Thursday - SODELPA
Two SODELPA parliamentarians have questioned why 7 bills will be debated and voted upon this Thursday as according to them, these bills will be taking priority over other
Parliament to vote on Companies Amendment Bill where charitable organisations must submit annual reports
Parliament will debate and vote on the Companies Amendment Bill this Thursday where organisations which are limited by guarantee and is of charity must disclose their ann
There is no Land Grab by Govt - Usamate
Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Jone Usamate says there is a wide misconception of land grab through the Land Bank by the government which at times has led to in
Bill tabled to have pharmacies and pharmacists certified by the Pharmaceutical Board annually
The Pharmacy Profession Amendment Bill to have all pharmacies and pharmacists certified annually by the Pharmaceutical Board will be debated on Thursday. Attorney Gene
Public Health Amendment Bill seeking for foreigners coming to Fiji to pay for their quarantine costs
Parliament will debate and vote on the Public Health Amendment Bill this Thursday which is seeking for foreigners coming to Fiji to pay for their quarantine costs. Whi
Govt to soon launch Cash for Work programme for the informal sector
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the new cash for work programme for the informal sector will be limited to those who can provide proof that they do not have FNP
Bala urges youths to abide by COVID-19 related restrictions
Minister for Youth and Sports, Parveen Bala has urged the youths to abide by the COVID-19 related restrictions that are in place including the curfew hours. While spe
385 people to benefit from the 30KW Yasawa High School Solar Hybrid Project
The completion of the 30KW Yasawa High School Solar Hybrid Project is expected to benefit 385 people. While commissioning the project, Minister for Infrastructure, Jon
9,000 applications received for COVID-19 Concessional Loan Packages
More than 9,000 applications have been received for the COVID-19 Concessional Loan Packages from Fijian Micro, Small and Medium Businesses. The Business Assistance Fij
Pacific Energy gives additional $115,000 to PM’s Relief Fund
Pacific Energy has given an additional $115,000 donation to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, The fundraiser began three months ago and the total amount collect
Goodwill payment is unlawful – Director of Fisheries
Director for Fisheries Mere Lakeba has highlighted that the goodwill payment being asked by some customary fishing right owners is unlawful. This is after many concern
Bainimarama outlines what Fiji expects of the region in the next 30 years
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today spoke plainly about what Fiji expects of the Pacific region over the next 30 years as Fiji started national consultations on the d
We do not want issues to be swept under the carpet – Akbar
The Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says they do not want issues to be swept under the carpet. Akbar says it is the heads of schools responsibility to keep proper re