Fiji’s ageing water infrastructure – some pipes are 101 years old
As our ageing water infrastructure continues to create havoc on thousands of residents, it has been revealed that some areas have water pipes that are 101 years old. M
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Prof. Prasad stresses the impact of reducing duty on imported chicken products in Fiji
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the government needs to import more chickens from overseas because local chickens are so expen
Under FijiFirst Govt, water sector endured neglect – Ro Filipe
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau says in 16 years under the rule of the FijiFirst government, our water sector endured shared neglect as they had no plan and
Premila Kumar is incorrect, we did not recommend reduction in personal income tax on people with high taxable incomes - Naidu
The Chair of the Fiscal Review Committee, Richard Naidu stresses that they did not recommend any reductions in personal income tax on people with high taxable incomes.
Govt disrespected the President’s address in Parliament - Usamate
FijiFirst MP Jone Usamate says the Government is disrespectful to the President’s address as they have not carried out some of the things the President had highlig
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
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