Prof. Prasad tells Kumar to articulate her concerns with some facts
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says Opposition MP, Premila Kumar would do better in articulating her concerns with some facts afte
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Seruiratu denies boycotting Indian President's welcome ceremony, blames lack of invitation by Fiji’s Foreign Affairs
Leader of the Opposition of the Group of 16 Bloc, Inia Seruiratu has clarified that they did not boycott the traditional welcome ceremony of the Indian President Droupadi
Rabuka urges Japan to continue to adhere to safety standards amid Fukushima waste discharge
As Japan continues discharging treated Fukushima nuclear waste water, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they continue to request the Government of Japan to continue to
MP Naupoto to lend his voice to the call for a review of the 2013 Constitution in End of the Week Statement in parliament
A major development is expected this Friday as Independent Member of Parliament and former Army Commander, Viliame Naupoto is expected to make an End of the Week Statemen
KOICA to provide $22.2 million grant to establish Fiji's National Rehabilitation Centre in Tamavua
Minister for Health, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says the Korea International Cooperation Agency will give a grant of $22.2 million to establish Fiji's National Rehabilitation C
Motion of the Consolidated Review of the Sugar Cane Growers Fund 2019 and 2020 Annual Reports passed in Parliament
Parliament has passed the motion of the Consolidated Review of the Sugar Cane Growers Fund 2019 and 2020 Annual Reports that was tabled on the 23rd of May this year. W
Fiji secures $72M stand-by loan from Japan for disaster recovery and preparedness
To strengthen disaster governance, manage disaster risk and enhance disaster preparedness for effective response, the Fijian Government has received a $72 million standb
MOE to ensure they continue to respond to the needs of students who have qualified for tertiary - Radrodro
The Ministry of Education will ensure that they continue to be dynamic, and consultative and respond to the needs of our children who have the intention and have qualifie
Trade mission to North America yields $108M in investment potential and $200M invested by Google - Kamikamica
The recent trade mission to North America has generated potential investments worth $108 million which excludes $200 million that will be invested by Google in a data cen
Wati Seeto appointed as the first Ombudsperson
Wati Seeto has been appointed as the first Financial Services Ombudsperson. Seeto had joined the Reserve Bank of Fiji in 2010 after holding senior positions at the Cap
Opposition splits in 2 - One led by Seruiratu, the other will be led by Naivalurua
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu confirms that all 26 members of the former FijiFirst Party remain Opposition members operating under two working groups or
Urgent action needed by parents to prioritise their children – Cakau
With drugs and prostitution on the rise in Fiji, Minister of Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation in the Mock Parliament who is a former Miss Hibiscus and former Viti
Mock Parliament to empower women in politics - Qereqeretabua
The Fiji Women’s Mock Parliament will help break down barriers and provide women with the skills and knowledge they need to make a meaningful impact in politics an
100,000 passports to be issued – Tikoduadua
The total number of passports to be issued is about 100,000 and there has been a significant increase in passports needed and currently, there are 40,000 passports. Th
Naupoto resigns as Opposition Whip after pledging support for PM
Independent Member of Parliament Viliame Naupoto says he has resigned as the Opposition Whip effective today to be fair to the Opposition as he has already declared his s
Naupoto resigns as Opposition Whip
Independent Member of Parliament Viliame Naupoto has resigned as the Opposition Whip and it is effective from today. This has been confirmed by the Speaker of Parliame
There can be no returning to the dark days of tyranny – AG
Attorney General Graham Leung says there can be no returning to the dark days of tyranny where agents of the State were routinely sent to the homes of people who disagree
9 former-FijiFirst MPs pledge support for PM and maintain independent status in Parliament
The nine former-FijiFirst and now independent Members of Parliament who have pledged their support for the Prime Minister have not signed any agreement but have written t
10 of the 26 former FijiFirst MPs thinking of supporting Rabuka
There are now suggestions coming through that at least 10 out of the former 26 FijiFirst MPs who are now independents are thinking of supporting the People’s Allia
Ravu resigns as Minister, Bainivalu new Minister for Fisheries and Forests - PM
Kalaveti Ravu has resigned as Minister for Fisheries and Forests while Assistant Minister for Tourism, Alitia Bainivalu will be appointed as the new Minister for Fisherie
Women's participation in leadership is a recurring challenge - Parliament Secretary General
The issue of women's participation in leadership and decision-making at all levels of society is a recurring challenge that various stakeholders, including Parliament, mu