Parliament unanimously passes motion to guarantee $130m loan for FDB
The Parliament has unanimously passed the motion that the government guarantee a $130 million loan by the Fiji Development Bank for 12 months period from 1st March this y
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Misinformation and worst-ever contribution from the opposition – Prof. Prasad
The opposition has come into parliament with broad generalisations, lies, misinformation and concocting stories from what people might have said from one situation or the
Monitor online communications that may incite communal and religious antagonism - Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says we must all recognise that freedom of speech comes with responsibility, and the authorities must continue to monitor online communica
Seruiratu resigns as Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources
Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu resigned this morning as the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources in order to devote more of his time to his
Prof. Prasad criticizes Opposition for ignoring budget measures and economic progress
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the Opposition completely ignores the measures put in the national budget to help those who ne
Stop blaming the previous Govt for drug issues – Koya
FijiFirst MP, Faiyaz Koya says the government should stop blaming the previous government for any ill wills because the issue of drugs in the society is not just happenin
We will have a specialised Drug and Narcotics Bureau - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says they are working with our development partners to build a specialised Drug and Narcotics Bureau. While elaborating in p
AG denounces accusations of political interference
Attorney General, Siromi Turaga has denounced the accusation of political interference when it comes to speculation about the appointment of specific tribunals, questions
Ketan Lal told to keep the dignity of Parliament
Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has asked FijiFirst MP Ketan Lal to keep the dignity of the Parliament of Fiji after Minister for Agriculture Vatimi Rayalu
Racial hatred is the biggest barrier to peaceful coexistence in our nation – Naupoto
FijiFirst MP and former RFMF Commander Viliame Naupoto says the FijiFirst Party stands for equal citizenry, and they will continue to fight for equality for all inside an
Prof. Prasad dismisses Koroilavesau’s unemployment claims
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says claims by FijiFirst MP Semi Koroilavesau that there is massive unemployment in the country is b
Govt should establish a Fiji Institute of Sports to develop athletes to compete at an elite level – Naivalurua
Opposition MP, Ioane Naivalurua says government should consider the establishment of a Fiji Institute of Sports or Centre of Sports Excellence to train and develop our at
Govt aims for vocational centres in every province
The government intends to have one vocational centre in every province, and they are looking at 42 tourism projects valued at $3 billion which will bring in 4,824 rooms.
I will change issues dealing with Drugs, Police Brutality and Unprofessionalism - Tikoduadua
I hold myself accountable for the current law and order situation in Fiji, much of which was been inherited from decisions made in the past. That is the message of Hom
Fijians must quickly unlearn living from payday to payday – Radrodro
Former Education Minister and SODELPA MP Aseri Radrodro has supported the call from President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere on the need for our people to understand and practic
Opposition last people to talk about workers - Singh
It is alarming to note that due to the draconian anti-worker laws that were either promulgated or enacted by the previous government, union density has decreased from 30
Tabuya does not need to worry about FijiFirst but about herself and the Govt - Seruiratu
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya does not have to be worried about the FijiFirst Party and ne
Tabuya challenges FijiFirst's unity and direction
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya has accused the Opposition of lacking direction and has asked what is going on with the Opposition and if
Issues of students found with drugs to be dealt with heavy-handedly – Gavoka
We may have to do some things that are a bit too heavy-handed which people may question to deal with issues of students found in possession of drugs and on school premise
Radrodro calls on Govt to set up a Lease Review Committee to look into land lease issues
Former Education Minister and SODELPA MP Aseri Radrodro is urging the Government to immediately set up a Lease Review Committee to look into the plight of both landowner
Housing Ministry and PRB to design a rent-to-own scheme for existing tenants
To ensure the transition to home ownership, the Ministry of Local Government and Housing and the Public Rental Board are collaborating to design a rent-to-own scheme for