My Govt is the only one to introduce guaranteed cane price - PM
“My Government is the only one in the history to introduce the guaranteed cane price of $85 per tonne irrespective of the world sugar market price.†This w
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AG made some threats to us saying “You watch what you say” - Gavoka
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka says Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum made some threats here to them saying “You watch what you say†however, Sayed-Khaiyum
We have the right to question people if they step out of their mandate - AG
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they have the right to question people if they step out of their mandate. Sayed-Khaiyum says it is not about attacking but it
17 derelict vessels and 32 wrecks in our harbours
There are 17 derelict vessels and 32 wrecks in Suva Harbour, Lautoka Port and Levuka Port areas. Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum reveale
Reddy says Qereqeretabua has jumped the gun
Minister for Environment, Doctor Mahendra Reddy says once again, NFP MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua has jumped the gun and demonstrated her lack of knowledge about environmenta
AG says Prasad makes claims but has nothing to back those claims while Prasad says govt went on a borrowing spree from 2015 to 2018
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad makes claims such as $500 million being wasted by government but ther
Speaker says Nawaikula’s seat in Parliament is vacant and he is disqualified from being a candidate in the 2022 general election
Niko Nawaikula has been disqualified from being a candidate in the 2022 general election and his seat in Parliament has become vacant. This was highlighted in a statem
There is disbelief & helplessness in this country with the way prices are increased in the pumps – Gavoka
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka says as they sit in parliament today, there is a sense of disbelief and helplessness in this country with the way prices are increased in t
Supermarkets working with FCCC to rework their business model – Bainimarama
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says supermarkets are now working with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to rework their business model to focus on mainta
Maharaj questions whether the Ministry oversees that the right people are sitting at the right places in municipal councils
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Alvick Maharaj has asked the Ministry of Local Government whether it oversees that the right p
Nadi Town Council recently lost its Financial Manager as they could not match his salary demands
Nadi Town Council Acting CEO Muni Reddy says they are in need of qualified professionals who can help the council address long outstanding issues and also confirms they r
AG says Bulanauca sat on the Fiji Pine Board & shamelessly played with the aspirations of landowners
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says SODELPA MP Mitieli Bulanauca was one of those who sat on the Fiji Pine Limited Board and shamelessly played with the aspiration
Schools will no longer conduct exams for years 1 to 3 from 2022 academic year
Schools will no longer conduct exams for years 1 to 3 from the 2022 academic year which starts on Monday. While making the announcement in parliament today, Minister f
Qereqeretabua says Education Ministry is no action and talk only
National Federation Party MP Lenora Qereqeretabua says the Government is making random decisions about education without consulting teachers, parents or school owners, ho
Around 58,425 people have benefited from the private general practitioners scheme so far - AG
Government has so far paid $1.6 million for the private general practitioners scheme and around 58,425 people have benefitted from this scheme. $5 million was allocate
29 cases of illegal logging recorded in Vanua Levu
29 cases of illegal logging were recorded in Vanua Levu from January 2017 to January this year. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed this in parliament today
32 pending rural electrification schemes since 2017-2018 financial year
Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate says as of March this year, there are 32 pending rural electrification schemes from the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 financial years.
Patients referred by Health Ministry specialists to Zens Medical Centre for CT Scan do not pay a cent – Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health and Medical Services Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says CT Scan services at the Lautoka Hospital are currently being outsourced to Zens Medical Centre i
Govt provided significant and critical relief to Fijians to maintain financial stability - Kumar
Minister for Local Government and Education, Premila Kumar says the Fijian government provided significant and critical relief to Fijians to maintain financial stability.
Investment in education helps in poverty reduction - Kumar
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says investment in education helps in poverty reduction however SODELPA MP Ro Teimumu Kepa says Fiji's remote location impacts the p
Govt has committed the biggest sin by opposing motion for an inquiry into the causes of poverty – NFP Leader
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the biggest paap or sin committed by the Government on the people of Fiji is opposing the motion for the Stan