Over 5,000 more students transition to secondary school this year - Radrodro
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says retaining children in school has been a major target for the Ministry but they have seen a major increase in student intake fro
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RFMF must never again be used as a political tool - Tikoduadua
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces must never again be used as a political tool and our democracy must never again be undermined by those in positions of power. Thos
Speaker of Parliament highlights conflict in Constitution’s amendment provisions
Speaker of Parliament Filimoni Jitoko says in his view, there appears to be an inherent inconsistency and conflict between the provisions of Section 159(2)(c) of the Cons
Dissent in Opposition as Kirpal to file complaint over 'snake' remark, chamber entry denial
There is dissent in the Opposition Group of 16 Bloc as member Sanjay Kirpal who voted for the motion to suspend Standing Order to allow for the tabling of the Constitutio
Constitution Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has tabled the Constitution Amendment Bill for the first reading in Parliament. The Bill seeks to change the requirement for the 75 perc
It is time for the church not just to preach but to act – Naivalurua
Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua says the church is a powerful ally in the fight against drugs as it is already weaponised and has the arsenal to fight the war of e
4 from the Group of 17 may support Constitution amendment
There are indications that 4 MPs from the Group of 17 independents in the Opposition may support the coalition government's Bill to Amend the Constitution. Prime Minis
Fiji’s health indicators stagnant or lower than low middle-income countries – World Bank report
While Fiji has graduated from a low middle income country to a high middle-income country, our health status indicators has remained stagnant and has not improved in the
Drivers will lose their livelihood and license if they test positive for drugs - Tuisawau
People will lose their livelihood and their licenses if they test positive for drugs when applying for Public Service Vehicle license or applying for their driving tests
We should not fear making changes to the Constitution - Leung
We should not fear discussing or making changes to the constitution. This has been highlighted by Attorney General Graham Leung while responding to the President Ratu
Govt working on solidifying Fiji as trade, investment, logistics, medical and tech hub of the Pacific - Kamikamica
Our prudent policies, pro-business approach and commitment to fiscal discipline have positioned Fiji very well to solidify its position as a trade, investment, aviation,
Urgent action needed to combat rising HIV cases in the maritime islands – Ditoka
Minister for Rural and Maritime Development Sakiasi Ditoka is concerned about the growing intersection between HIV transmission and the use of illicit drugs as it threate
1,500 new rooms under construction to address room shortage in tourism sector – Gavoka
As Fiji faces a shortage of rooms in the tourism sector, between this year and the next, there will be about 1,500 new rooms under construction, while another 2,000 rooms
Installing extra water pumps will solve the water cut issues - Ro Filipe
The Tamavua Water Treatment Plant does not have the capacity to cater for Suva, which is why the Viria Water Treatment Plant was built to sustain water supply, and negoti
Parliament passes motion to guarantee $190M loan for FDB
Parliament has unanimously passed a motion that the government guarantee a $190 million loan by the Fiji Development Bank for 12 months period from 1st March this year to
Chand calls out Ro Filipe for not addressing issues of poor bus services
Member of Opposition Hem Chand has called out Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau for not addressing the issues of poor bus services which results in elderly and
Under the FijiFirst two-man rule, there was no bipartisanship - Bulitavu
Former FijiFirst MP and current Minister for Environment and Climate Change Mosese Bulitavu has revealed that under the FijiFirst two-man rule, there was no bipartisanshi
New suki tax and cane quota threaten farmers - Bala
Opposition Member of the Parliament Parveen Bala says farmers across Fiji are facing the dual pressures of eviction threats for not meeting sugarcane quotas, while fears
Parliament should consider establishing a Parliamentary Select Committee – Seruiratu
People demand actions rather than just words and therefore the Parliament should consider establishing a Parliamentary Select Committee to monitor actions taken on key is
Fiji can never be classified as a ‘beggar’ - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji can never be classified as a beggar, as some sarcastic Fijians, post on social media when the Deputy Prime Ministers, Professor B
Parliament to review policies and laws on legal framework
The Government is prioritizing the review of the legal framework for elections to facilitate the right to vote for all citizens, including persons with a disability, and