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 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
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 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
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
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 MP Semi Koroilavesau says the Opposition is willing to support amendments to the Constitution of Fiji if the proposed changes genuinely strengthen democracy an
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,
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. That is the message delivered by Opposition MP, Hem Chand in Parliament as concerns were raised over the growing shortage of t
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
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 has warned that the Employment Relations Bill’s requirement for employers to eliminate sexual harassment imposes an unrealistic and legally unworkable
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
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
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 Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu stresses that in addressing the rising cost of living issues, formulating just rules and policies are important, they are inclusive and
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
Questions were raised in Parliament over gender balance within the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) workforce as the organisation appeared before the Standing Committee on
The Permanent Secretary for Housing, Manasa Lesuma, has revealed that they are trying to address the issue of shortage of homes with relation to the First Home Owne
The iTaukei Land Trust Board has rolled out a dedicated low-interest financial facility to help iTaukei landowners break through long-standing barriers to agricultural fi