Fiji to redefine peacekeeping role with new national strategy
Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua has questioned whether Fiji should continue committing to every peacekeeping request, or if it’s time to reassess the scale, a
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Talks on rebuilding new classrooms underway as students of St Thomas and Lovu Sangam Primary still studying in tents
With students from St Thomas Primary and Lovu Sangam Primary School still studying in tents, discussions are underway about rebuilding new classrooms. While speaking
Fiji tightens aviation safety after Air India tragedy
Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka has assured Fijians that the country’s aviation system remains safe, as the government takes proactive steps in response
Ro Filipe hits back at Ketan Lal’s criticism of poor road conditions, calls it politically motivated
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau has dismissed criticism by Opposition MP Ketan Lal over the state of Fiji’s roads, saying Lal’s comments are po
Vosarogo urges State land lessees to pay up as govt is owed $33.5 million
As the government is owed almost $33.5 million in arrears from State lease, Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo is encouraging all lessees to make full use of the amnest
Major safety and infrastructure upgrades planned for Savusavu - Nalumisa
Significant efforts are underway to transform Savusavu – including installation of CCTV cameras and more foot patrols by Police to improve safety, proper landfill
Bullet casing found on Fiji Airways flight poses no threat and was immediately neutralised
A bullet casing found inside the overhead locker of a Fiji Airways flight earlier this year has been confirmed as non-threatening and was immediately neutralised upon dis
Concerns grow over delays and integrity of Fiji’s university review report
Concerns have emerged over delays and the integrity of the review report on Fiji’s three major universities. Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says that th
Fiji now second in Asia-Pacific for new HIV cases – Dr. Lalabalavu
Fiji has overtaken Papua New Guinea in terms of new HIV cases and is now ranked second in the Asia-Pacific region, behind only the Philippines. This was highlighted by
FNPF amendment allows members to rejoin twice after withdrawal – Prof. Prasad
The amendment to the FNPF Act will allow members to rejoin FNPF once they withdraw if they later get back into employment. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Ministe
Lal’s motion on Israel Embassy defeated in Parliament
Opposition MP Ketan Lal's motion to amend the allocation of funds for the establishment of Fiji’s embassy in Israel has been defeated in Parliament. $1.13 milli
2025/2026 National Budget is a lazy budget from a lazy government – Ketan Lal
The 2025/2026 National Budget is not just a disappointment, it is not even a missed opportunity, but it is a lazy budget from a lazy government. This was highlighted b
Drug problem demands a moral public awakening - Naivalurua
Illicit drug trafficking, including narcotics, methamphetamine and emerging synthetic drugs, is not just a law enforcement concern, it is a national emergency, undermini
Govt spending over $2 million of taxpayers’ funds on COI report yet fails to appoint individuals to key positions - Kirpal
Opposition MP, Sanjay Kirpal has called out the Coalition Government for spending more than $2 million of taxpayers' funds on Commission of Inquiry reports when people in
Bia cheekily tells Seruiratu to provide alternative budget
While supporting the 2025/2026 National Budget Assistant Minister for Information, Aliki Bia responded to Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu by echoing the same chal
Parliament to debate FNPF Bill on Friday to allow members to rejoin after retirement
Parliament will debate the Fiji National Provident Fund Amendment Bill on Friday, which will allow people to rejoin the Fund a second time after retirement. Deputy Pri
Fiji is at war against poverty - Rabuka
Fiji is at war against poverty. This was a declaration made by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while delivering his speech on the budget debate in Parliament today.
Kuridrani sworn in as MP following Rayalu’s passing
Peoples Alliance Party member Inosi Kuridrani has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament today. This follows the passing of Vatimi Rayalu, which left his seat vacant.
Ketan Lal withdraws from the Opposition G15
Member of Parliament Ketan Lal has withdrawn his support from the Opposition Group of 15 led by the Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu. In a facebook post, Lal s
Govt addresses noise concerns after Lagilagi Housing tragedy
Following serious concerns regarding the repeated loud noise in residential areas after a loud church service at Lagilagi Housing resulted in a girl’s desperate pl
Committee recommends increase in budget to the Republic of Fiji Navy which receives less than 20% of RFMF resources
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua says the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs and Defence is recommending an increased budget