2023/2024 National Budget passed in parliament
The 2023/2024 National Budget has been passed in parliament. This means the Bill to appropriate a sum of $3.76 billion for the ordinary services of Government for the
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Opposition appears to have short memories – Vosarogo
We are paying off 1 billion dollars of FijiFirst Government debt in the new financial year and the Opposition appears to have short memories, alleging that the Coalition
Do we have specialists to deal with Autism in our Special Schools – Naupoto
Questions have been raised by the Opposition on whether the Ministry of Education has specialists that deal with Autism in our Special Schools. While questioning the g
Convention according to the constitution, convention of negotiation or abuse of office are options when dealing with the case of PS rejection - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says all issues will be considered when dealing with the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro’s rejection of the Permanent Secret
Big gamble pays off in Best’s dream debut as NSW avoid sweep, Freddy erupts at magic moment
The NSW Blues have avoided a series sweep, surging to a 24-10 win over the Queensland Maroons in front of over 75,000 fans at Accor Stadium last night. Brad Fittlerâ
NSW fans jump ship as they are tired of the Blues losing in the State of Origin
After two back-to-back series losses to the Queensland Maroons, some New South Welshman have jumped ship and declared their allegiance to the Maroons side ahead of tonigh
Radrodro will have to work with whatever he’s got left, it is his problem if he does not accept the appointment of Kuruleca - PM
Minister of Education, Aseri Radrodro will have to work with whatever he’s got left and that is his problem if he does not accept the appointment of Selina Kurulec
Update on 'Sound of Freedom' release expected by this afternoon - Damodar
The CEO of Damodar Group, Div Damodar says they are expected to update people on the screening of the much talked about movie, 'Sound of Freedom' by this afternoon. Th
Environment Ministry looking into spill in Walu Bay - Tubuna
Concerns have been raised after photos and videos of the discolouration in the water in the Walu Bay area started circulating on social media. Assistant Minister to th
Budget is silent on the issue of youth unemployment - Naivalurua
FijiFirst MP, Ioane Naivalurua says the 2023/2024 National Budget is silent on the issue of youth unemployment as people are looking for opportunities and better liveliho
Do not use the RFMF to achieve your own political ambitions - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua has called on some Fijians not to use the Republic of Fiji Military Forces as a platform to achieve their own po
This budget will contribute significantly to the development of our education system and enhance human capital - Radrodro
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says the 2023-2024 National Budget will contribute significantly to the development of our education system and enhance our nation's
Electoral Amendment Bill to amend changes brought in by the FijiFirst Govt to be debated in parliament on Friday despite opposition from FijiFirst MPs
The Electoral (Registration of Voters) (Amendment) Bill 2023, seeking to amend the Act to remove the amendments to section 4 of the Act that were made in 2021, will be de
Parliament to debate the Bill to remove the requirement for women to put their spouse’s surname on their birth certificate
Parliament will debate on the Interpretation Amendment Bill on Friday despite the FijiFirst MPs opposing the Bill to be brought in through Parliamentary Standing Orders 5
Ketan Lal apologises
FijiFirst MP Ketan Lal has apologised for his statement in parliament yesterday after a point of order was raised by the Leader of Government Lynda Tabuya, stating that t
Bala to provide evidence, withdraw statement or be referred to the Privileges Committee
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has given FijiFirst MP, Parveen Bala until this Thursday to provide proof of the allegations he made in parliament against
A deceptive and painful budget created by a very confused government – Bulitavu
FijiFirst MP, Mosese Bulitavu has called the 2023/2024 National budget as a deceptive and painful budget created by a very confused government and he is also urging the P
AG tables Bill to reduce nightclub hours to 1am
Parliament will debate the opening hours of nightclubs under the Liquor Amendment Bill this Friday that will see nightclubs closing at 1am. Opposition MPs Faiyaz Koya
Budget raises serious concerns - Kumar
FijiFirst MP, Premila Kumar says the 2023/2024 National Budget raises serious concerns regarding its impact on citizens and businesses as the increase in VAT and tax will
Almost 100% increase in HIV cases last year
Fiji recorded 245 cases of HIV last year compared to 151 cases in 2021 which is almost an increase of 100 percent. This has been revealed by the Minister for Health Do
This budget does not reflect the voice of poor people - Kirpal
FijiFirst MP, Sanjay Kirpal says the 2023/2024 National Budget does not reflect the voice of poor people while the sugarcane farmers now have no faith in the three-legged