Late former Deputy PM Professor Tupeni Baba passes away
The late former Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Tupeni Baba has passed away. University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem says not only was Pro
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I will remain as an independent and focus on the role of the Opposition - Seruiratu
Former FijiFirst MP and now an independent, Inia Seruiratu says each of the 26 Members of Parliament of the former FijiFirst Party are free to make their own choices.
Lami residents raise concerns and want changes to the proposed Local Government Electoral Act
A senior resident and ratepayer of Lami, Aileen Savu says she disagrees with the proposed amendments of nomination along political party lines in the Local Government el
FijiFirst, New Generation Party and All People’s Party social media accounts have gone offline
The social media accounts of the FijiFirst Party, New Generation Party and All People’s Party are now offline after they were suspended for 30 days yesterday for
Trump pleads not guilty
Donald Trump has been formally charged with falsifying business records at a hearing in New York City. He pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts. The charges stem f
Chaudhry and Kiran clash on the issue of social welfare recipients
The Fiji Labour Party says it is shocked by the statement from Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Sashi Kiran that “many†of the 9
Chaudhry concerned over warning of tax increases
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has expressed serious concerns at the warning from Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad that tax increases are “inevi
Bainimarama says he apologises to the public as part of the conditions imposed by parliament
Suspended Leader of the Opposition, Voreqe Bainimarama says he apologises to the public as part of the conditions imposed by parliament. A post on the official FijiFir
Special task force handling Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s case – ACP Sami
The Fiji Police Force says there is a special task force that is handling the former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s case, which works under the direction o
Sayed-Khaiyum back in the country - Police
Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is back in the country. This has been confirmed by Police. Chief of Intelligence and Investigations Assistant Commission
Saneem says any person taking up public office must ensure that they comply with section 14(1) of the Political Parties Act
Registrar of Political Parties, Mohammed Saneem says any person taking up public office must ensure that they comply with section 14(1) of the Political Parties Act. S
Late former PM Qarase’s book, Prisoner 302 to be launched on Dec 5th 2022
The family of the late former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase have announced that his book, Prisoner 302, will be launched on December 5th 2022. Speaking on their face
Truss resigns as British PM after 45 days
Liz Truss has resigned as prime minister after 45 days in office marked by turmoil, triggering the second Tory leadership election in four months. The BBC reports that
Naivalurua and Naupoto announced as part of the 20 proposed candidates for the FijiFirst Party
Former Commissioner of Police and Corrections and former senior military officer, former Permanent Secretary and former High Commissioner, Ioane Naivalurua and former Arm
We Unite Party will only speak in the Bau dialect – Ruveni Nadalo
We Unite Party says they will only speak in the Bau dialect of the iTaukei language as it is one of their policies to bring back all the things about the iTaukei communit
Govt needs to explain why it will not pay dues owed to the USP - Rabuka
The government needs to explain to Fijians enrolled at the University of the South Pacific why it will not pay dues owed to the university. People’s Alliance Pa
Unity Fiji and NFP clash over name and motto
Unity Fiji says some political parties have virtually copied their name and motto as they registered People First as their by-line or motto. However National Federatio
Historic party revolt over a series of ethics scandals forces Boris Johnson to step down
Boris Johnson's turbulent tenure as Britain's Prime Minister came to an end yesterday after a historic party revolt over a series of ethics scandals forced him to step do
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his resignation. Johnson says a timetable for his departure would be laid out by next week. He has pledged to sta
Unity Fiji’s Naucabalavu referred to FICAC
Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem has referred Unity Fiji’s Ratu Jope Naucabalavu to FICAC for a probable breach of Section 114 (1) of the Electoral Act.
I stand by my statements - Shah
Fiji Labour Party member, Haroon Ali Shah says he stands by his statements made at a FLP rally in Qalitu, Lautoka regarding government tender processes. The FijiFirst