PM is seen as the father of the Small Island Developing States - AG
The Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Fiji is a leader in climate change and the Prime Minister is seen as the father of the Small Island Developing States not ju
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Nawaikula calls on govt not to ratify 2005 Agreement just to get money
“Let’s just not ratify the 2005 Agreement Establishing the Pacific Islands Forum to simply get some money.†These were the words of SODELPA MP, Niko
Govt does not tell the Fiji Sun what to put on their front page and questions where were the Opposition and NGO’s when women were publicly dragged into incidents in the past because of politicians - AG
Attorney General and Minister for Information Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government does not tell the Fiji Sun what to put on their front page and they do not really ca
Dr Reddy withdraws his comment about Tabuya’s dress code
Minister for Agriculture Dr Mahendra Reddy withdrew his comments about SODELPA MP Lynda Tabuya where he insinuated that Tabuya was dressed like she was in a flea market.
The ruling yesterday is a win for democracy, rule of law and independence of judiciary - Nawaikula
SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula says the Court of Disputed Returns has found the Supervisor of Elections acted unlawfully which is very serious and the ruling yesterday is a w
It is quite obtuse to suggest that we should vaccinate everyone without any science backing it – AG
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says it is quite obtuse to suggest that we should vaccinate everyone without any science backing it while SODLEPA Leader Viliame Gavo
Fiji will not shy away from setting the record straight and ensure that regional organisations like USP are held accountable – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama stresses that regional organisations like USP have standards and expectations that they need to meet, and failing this, Fiji will not s
74% of MSME’s have either closed temporarily, permanently or operated on reduced hours due to the second wave of COVID-19 – Koya
Minister for Commerce and Trade Faiyaz Koya has revealed in Parliament that their survey on the second wave of the pandemic of more than 2,200 Micro, Small and Medium Ent
Tabuya wants iTaukei landowners to be consulted rather than the Roko Tui
SODELPA MP, Lynda Tabuya says there has not been adequate consultation with stakeholders for the final draft of the bill to make changes to the Town and Country Planning
There were some lapses in the delivery of food when COVID-19 cases increased significantly – AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there have been some lapses in the delivery of food to people in isolation and this happened when COVID-19 cases increased
Ratu Epeli welcomes Nawaikula back into parliament
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has welcomed SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula back into parliament. Ratu Epeli says the Court of Disputed Returns has ruled that
There is no truth regarding a missing drone in Taveuni - PM
Prime Minister and Minister for Forestry, Voreqe Bainimarama has clarified that there is no truth regarding a missing drone in Taveuni which was highlighted by National F
We want the industrial hemp sector to replace the illicit agriculture sector – AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they want the industrial hemp sector to replace the illicit agriculture sector and they will also need
Construction of 4 key transmission sites will free up radio frequencies for telecommunications networks
Attorney-General and Minister for Communications, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says with a budgetary allocation of $4.5 million, Walesi is well placed now with the deployment of t
Niko Nawaikula reinstated as Member of Parliament
Chief Justice Kamal Kumar has ruled that Niko Nawaikula is to be reinstated as a Member of Parliament from 23rd July, 2021. Chief Justice Kumar has also ruled that Naw
Pine Group is now debt free, landowners continue to receive dividends – PM
Prime Minister and Minister for Forestry, Voreqe Bainimarama reveals that in just the first two weeks of the new financial year, the forestry sector has generated $14 mil
Qereqeretabua says butter will melt in her mouth because she does not have to justify that she is not evil
National Federation Party MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua has today responded to Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama saying that she will not be shooshed in parliament by anyone
Children that do not have access to online platforms will continue to receive the same level of support and activities that others are now accessing online – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says that children that do not have access to online platforms or devices will continue to receive the same level of support and activit
The opposition needs to work with the government – Nand
FijiFirst MP, Sachida Nand says its time the opposition works with the government in order to put people first. He highlighted this in his maiden speech in parliament
1,208 employers and 66 employees identified during a survey to be exempted or seeking exemption from COVID-19 vaccination – Bala
Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Parveen Bala says that 1,208 employers and 66 employees were identified during their survey to be exempted
Ministry of Sugar is not the responsible authority to regulate prices of sugar – PM
The Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar, Voreqe Bainimarama stresses the Ministry of Sugar is not the responsible authority to regulate prices of any item including sug