Fiji could soon have 9,000 people living with HIV - Ravunawa
Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa revealed that Fiji is currently facing a HIV pandemic, and if current trends continue, projections indicate that Fiji could
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Singh says current government should not be blamed for rising cost of living
Minister for Public Enterprises and Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts Charan Jeath Singh says the current government should not be blamed for the rising co
Naupoto assures passport stock
Minister for Immigration Viliame Naupoto has assured people that there is sufficient stock of passports available as the Ministry received a new batch of 45,000 blank pas
$6.9M paid in compensation for 590 workplace and school accident cases since June 2024
More than $6.9 million has been paid out to 590 victims of workplace and school accidents since June 2024, highlighting the scale of injuries affecting Fijian workers and
Parliament passes motion to increase Govt guarantee limit from $190M to $220M
Parliament has unanimously passed a motion to increase the Government guarantee limit for the Fiji Development Bank borrowings from $190 million to $220 million for the p
Informal settlements need infrastructure, not just leases - Opposition MP Virendra Lal
Issuing long-term development leases alone will not solve Fiji’s housing challenges if people living in informal settlements continue to lack basic services such a
More affordable homes to be constructed by PRB and Housing Authority - Nalumisa
More homes that are affordable for low and middle-income households are expected to be built in the country as Minister for Local Government and Housing Maciu Nalumisa co
Ketan Lal calls for 9% VAT, removing fuel tax and opening nightclubs until 5am
Opposition MP Ketan Lal is urging the Government to reduce VAT to 9 percent and also remove 20c tax on fuel as the war in the Middle East will have great impact on the li
Fiji plans new maritime police bases to combat drug trafficking - Acting AG Siromi Turaga
The Government is seeking support from international partners to establish police maritime forward bases in Lakeba, Savusavu, Denarau and Levuka, along with the acquisiti
Opposition will oppose any Constitution amendments if it benefits a few - Koroilavesau
Opposition MP Semi Koroilavesau says the Opposition is willing to support amendments to the Constitution of Fiji if the proposed changes genuinely strengthen democracy an
Cost of living still high despite VAT reduction, says Premila Kumar
In 2023, the Government increased Value Added Tax from 9 percent to 15 percent, triggering widespread increases in prices.Although VAT was later reduced to 12.5 percent,
Fiji strengthens youth counseling and sports integrity initiatives
Youths can pursue a career in counseling where they can provide support to young people who may be facing social, emotional or personal challenges as the Ministry for You
Pay teachers well and they will not resign - Hem Chand
Pay teachers well and they will not resign. That is the message delivered by Opposition MP, Hem Chand in Parliament as concerns were raised over the growing shortage of t
Seruiratu says drugs and apparent abuse a serious concern
Drug finds on our shores lately, and the apparent abuse of drugs within our communities, are serious causes for concern. Opposition Leader, Inia Seruiratu highlighted th
Unemployment and migration of skilled workers need urgent action - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that a five-year National Strategic Human Resource Plan is being formulated to address youth unemployment, which will align human
Fiji Airways says sexual harassment clause in Employment Bill sets ‘impossible legal standard'
Fiji Airways has warned that the Employment Relations Bill’s requirement for employers to eliminate sexual harassment imposes an unrealistic and legally unworkable
$1M fines and jail terms ‘too harsh’, says Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways has raised serious concerns over the scale and scope of penalties proposed in the Employment Relations Bill, warning that the legislation risks criminalising
Elections must unite, not divide - President
As our nation moves towards a general election, elections must be a contest of ideas and vision, never a cause for division. This has been highlighted by the Preside
Ratu Naiqama urges landowners to align development with national priorities
The Government is calling for unity among landowners, institutions, and communities to ensure land and natural resources are used productively, sustainably, and in ways t
President calls for inclusive, evidence-based policies to tackle rising cost of living
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu stresses that in addressing the rising cost of living issues, formulating just rules and policies are important, they are inclusive and
Serua villagers call for expungement of minor convictions
Convictions for minor offences should be expunged to give young people a fair chance at employment and a fresh start.This was a request by the villagers in Galoa and Koro