Many Fijians still do not understand the importance of making a will - Kumar
Many Fijians still do not understand the importance of making a will, and this lack of awareness is contributing to family disputes, delays in estate settlements and fina
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4 out of 8 operating theatres at CWM Hospital under renovation - Health Minister
Half of the eight operating theatres at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital are currently under renovation, with works now 90 percent complete as authorities move to impro
Police Bill tabled with expanded surveillance, digital investigation and arrest powers
The Fiji Police Bill 2026, which expands Police powers through stronger digital investigations, covert surveillance, forensic and DNA capabilities, warrantless searches a
Kumar questions whether FNPF is still serving ordinary Fijians effectively
Opposition MP Premila Kumar has raised concerns about whether the Fiji National Provident Fund is still fit for purpose as a national retirement institution for ordinary
Passport printing systems fully operational - Naupoto
The Ministry of Immigration is not facing any issues pertaining to the printing of passports, and the machines are all working well at the moment.This was highlighted by
The illicit drug trade is no longer a localized issue - Turaga
Acting Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga says the illicit drug trade in Fiji is a genuine concern and it is causing damage to our families, communi
I'm fit to contest the next general elections - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he is fit to contest the next general elections.He shared this with the media today outside Parliament when questioned on some peo
Government not considering reduction in fuel tax levy - Finance Minister
Government is not considering reducing the fuel tax levy.In response to questions on whether the Government would consider reducing the fuel tax levy in light of rising g
Why no assistance announced for taxi, minibus operators and other transport sectors - Maharaj
Opposition MP, Alvick Maharaj has questioned why the government has not announced assistance for taxi operators, minibus operators, and other sectors in the transport ind
Speaker calls on Parliament to ask tough questions on SDGs
Speaker of Parliament, Filimone Jitoko is calling on Parliament to ask tough questions about whether it is doing enough to help Fiji achieve its Sustainable Developmen
Tabuya undergoes drug test in Parliament, urges Fijians to say no to drugs
Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya has undergone a drug test in Parliament, thanking the Fiji Police Force medical team for carrying out the exercise.Tabuya acknowledg
All MPs get 20% pay cut as Seruiratu's push for 50% reduction fails
All Members of Parliament will get a 20 percent pay cut following the passing of a motion tabled by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while Leader of the Opposition Inia Ser
PM to move motion today for 20% pay cut for MPs
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will move a motion in Parliament today for the reduction in salary of the Members of Parliament by 20 percent. According to the motion,
Major maintenance and upgrades underway at Lautoka and Labasa mills-Tunabuna
Major maintenance and targeted upgrades at the Lautoka and Labasa sugar mills are being carried out by the Fiji Sugar Corporation ahead of the next crushing season.This w
FICAC should focus on investigating corruption while ODPP prosecutes - Vosarogo
Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo says there is no need for two prosecutorial bodies and a separate investigation institution for bribery and corruption should be set
Kiran defends Family Assistance Scheme as Lal questions exclusion of middle-income families
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has clarified that the reforms approved by Cabinet are aimed at strengthening the Family Assistance Scheme
Health workers owed $1.7M in unpaid overtime
Health workers have not been paid approximately $1.7 million as overtime from January to March this year due to insufficient budget and this is expected to increase. T
Fiji to sign diplomatic training deal with Israel - Ditoka
Fiji is set to formalise a new partnership with Israel on diplomatic training, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be signed alongside the opening of Israelâ€
Tourism Action Group reactivated to shield Fiji’s tourism sector from global risks
The Tourism Action Group has been reactivated to protect Fiji’s tourism sector from emerging global threats, particularly the escalating conflict in the Middle Eas
Fiji to lead Pacific voice at Pre-COP 31 meeting in October
Fiji will host the Pre-COP 31 climate meeting from the 5th to the 8th of October this year ahead of the global United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change confe
Virendra Lal given until tomorrow to verify temple claim or face Speaker’s ruling
Speaker of Parliament Filimone Jitoko has given Opposition MP Virendra Lal time until tomorrow to verify the facts of an incident at a temple in Tavua over the weekend an