Media Industry Development Act repealed
The Media Industry Development Act has been repealed in parliament. 29 parliamentarians voted for the Act to be repealed, 21 voted against it while 3 did not vote.
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Fijian Media reps begin work to revive Fiji Media Council
As debate on the Bill to repeal the Media Act is expected to be held in parliament this morning, representatives of the Fijian media have commenced work to revive the Fij
Ben Affleck hopes to score Michael Jordan's approval for film 'Air'
Actor Ben Affleck is hopeful for basketball legend Michael Jordan’s seal of approval after directing the biographical sports film, "Air," which is based on Jordan
15% of women attacked while being pregnant – Tabuya
15% of women state they are attacked while pregnant, and while pregnant they are being punched or kicked in the abdomen, and the proportion of women who are being beaten
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
TELS debt to be forgiven on the basis that students will do service to the country through bonding provisions - PM
The Coalition Government says it is undeterred on its promise to forgive the TELS debt on the basis that students will do service to the country through bonding provision
The attrition rate for health care workers has been abnormally high over the last 12 to 24 months – Dr Lalabalavu
The attrition rate for health care workers has been abnormally high over the last 12 to 24 months and facilitated by many pull and push factors that includes emigration,
Fiji to host Spartan trifecta event for 3 years and get a direct economic benefit of $36 million – Gavoka
Fiji will be hosting the Spartan trifecta event in November this year and it is expected to bring in approximately $12 million per annum as direct economic benefit. Th
$500,000 approved for Girmit Day Celebration – Prof Prasad
$500,000 has been approved for the Girmit Day Celebrations that includes a two day conference and the same amount has been allocated to Ratu Sukuna Day. This was highl
OMRS is currently being reviewed – Radrodro
The Ministry of Education is currently in the process of reviewing the Open Merit Recruitment System as a lot of teachers have raised concerns about the integrity and fai
We cannot solve all the problems in 3 months – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the coalition government cannot solve all the problems that have landed with them, in three
Opposition opposes the repeal of Media Act 2010
Opposition members have questioned the Government as to why consultations were not done to repeal the Media Industry Development Act 2010 and why Parliamentary Standing O
Media Act and iTaukei Land Trust Budget Amendment Act 2021 have to go - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica says the FijiFirst MPs’ opposing the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act 2010 a
Naidu has not appealed his conviction in his contempt of court case – Apted
Prominent lawyer Richard Naidu has not appealed his conviction in his contempt of court case. This was highlighted by his lawyer, Jon Apted to High Court Judge, Justic
Bill to repeal Media Industry Development Act tabled
The bill to repeal the Media Industry Development Act 2010 has been tabled in parliament by the Attorney-General Siromi Turaga. While tabling the bill, Turaga says the
Tamani scores in extra time to set up a Fiji vs NZ final
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team have beaten Great Britain 19-14 in extra time. Fiji’s first try was scored by Waisea Nacuqu, followed by Vuiviawa
Fiji edges South Africa 10-7 to book SF spot
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team edged South Africa 10-7 to book a cup semifinal spot in Hong Kong. Iowane Teba scored the lone try for Fiji in the first
Byrne impressed with how the Drua started against the Rebels
The way the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua started their match against the Rebels impressed coach Mick Byrne. The Drua scored two tries in the first five minutes which lai
Brilliant Broncos continue unbeaten run
The Broncos continued their unbeaten start to the season with a blistering 46-12 win over Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. The last time Brisbane sta
Fiji Fashion Week Pop Up Show hailed a success
The Vodafone Fiji Fashion Week Pop Up Show on Pier Street has been hailed as a success. This is the first time for a pop up show and it was done in collaboration with
Beauden Barrett costs Blues certain try
Blues first-five Beauden Barrett has produced a strong contender for bombed try of the season during his team's 20-13 loss to the Chiefs last night. With the Blues fig