NCDs remain at crisis point in Fiji – Dr Lalabalavu
Non-communicable diseases or lifestyle diseases continue to be the main disease burden for our people contributing to 80 percent of all deaths in the country and 40 perce
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Government vehicle drivers need to follow speed limit - Ro Filipe
There is a need to re-inculcate into the drivers of all vehicles including Government vehicle drivers, the importance of adhering to the speed limit. This has been hig
Alarming HIV stats : 415 new HIV cases reported for 2023 in Fiji
The Health Ministry is facing a real uphill battle with the increasing number of cases of HIV and AIDS as Fiji recorded an alarming 415 new HIV cases last year compared t
The government must stop focusing on issues within the coalition partners and fight for the survival of ordinary Fijians - Bia
The coalition government must stop focusing on the issues and fighting for survival within the coalition government partners but must fight for the survival of the ordina
Seruiratu urges Govt to follow due process in the appointment of key positions
Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu has called on the Government to ensure that recruitment processes are followed and qualified individuals are appointed to key position
Rabuka calls for unity and social cohesion in Fiji
It is my hope and prayer that we work together to build a stronger nation, with social cohesion, and unity of purpose. This has been highlighted by Prime Minister Siti
Rabuka says he has no say in removal of Tabuya as Party's Deputy Leader
The decision comes from the party and not from me. Those were the words of the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka when asked by fijivillage News on the removal of Minister
President says recent drug seizures require review of Illicit Drug Act
The recent seizure of approximately four tonnes of methamphetamine requires the review of the Illicit Drugs Control Act and related legislation. This was highlighted b
President urges Members of Parliament to listen to the voices of our people
As democratically elected representatives, I ask that you listen to the voices of our people. Not only to the voices of those who elected you but to all citizens of this
$4.4M refurbished Parliament of Fiji opened
The newly refurbished $4.4 million Parliament of Fiji has been officially commissioned by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. The project began in November last year, soon
Cabinet endorses 2024–2025 Fiscal Strategy
The Cabinet has endorsed the 2024 – 2025 Fiscal Strategy which will be tabled at the next sitting of Parliament. The Cabinet held its second meeting for the yea
$6.3 million allocated for the completion of Savusavu, Levuka and Nakasi markets
$6.3 million has been allocated for the completion of the Savusavu, Levuka and Nakasi markets while the completion of the Savusavu and Nakasi markets is expected by March
Serious drug problem in Fiji as 1,564 drug-related cases recorded by Police in the last 12 months – Tikoduadua
Shocking statistics have been revealed in Parliament today as the Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says in the last 12 months, Police have recorde
ECE teachers pay to be reviewed as they are paid $5/hr and working 5hrs a day
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says the Ministry intends to review Early Childhood Education teachers’ work hours as they would be given contracts with a s
Reinstatement of GCC will not only benefit iTaukei but everyone who call Fiji their home - AG
Attorney General Siromi Turaga says the reinstatement of the Great Council of Chiefs will not only benefit the iTaukei community but everyone that call Fiji their home.
GCC is the westernisation of a very traditional iTaukei governance system - Naupoto
FijiFirst MP Viliame Naupoto says the Great Council of Chiefs is the westernisation of a very traditional iTaukei governance system. While debating on the iTaukei Affa
AG says questions sent to the GCC must be assessed for something substantive while Bulitavu says Minister has been given powers
Attorney General Siromi Turaga says according to the iTaukei Affairs Amendment Act, the referral of questions by the Minister for iTaukei Affairs to the Great Council of
Parliament passes Employment Relations Bill to increase time given to employees to file grievance
Parliament has passed the Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill 2023 that increases the time limit for workers in essential services to lodge or file an employment grieva
Parliament passes Bill to reinstate the Great Council of Chiefs
Parliament has passed the iTaukei Affairs (Amendment) Bill 2023 which allows the reinstatement of the Great Council of Chiefs. 28 MPs voted for the Bill, 22 voted agai
Parliament passes Bill to reinstate the Great Council of Chiefs
Parliament has passed the iTaukei Affairs (Amendment) Bill 2023 which allows the reinstatement of the Great Council of Chiefs. 28 MPs voted for the Bill, 22 voted agai
Ditoka says culture of dependency has been developed in the last 16 years while Seruiratu disagrees
Minister for Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka says the government should change the mindset of the people as for the past 16 years, a cu