Calls to review Mining Act to include landowner benefits
The Mining Act should be reviewed to include landowners as beneficiaries This is the statement by the people of the mataqali Nabukebuke in Namosi, as they continue dis
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Parents should be given responsibilities too in terms of their children’s education – Baulevu High School VP
Not everything should be free from the government as parents should also be given responsibilities to carry on their shoulders in terms of paying for some of their childr
Teacher calls on Govt to bring back repeat policy so children and parents realise their responsibilities
A teacher in Nausori is calling on the government to bring back the repeat policy for students because there have been a lot of freebies given by the government to child
Tauleka slams Govt over chemical leaks and unsealed drill sites
The Vanua of Nabukebuke in Namosi has witnessed the environmental impacts of exploration over the past 60 years, which is why they continue to raise concerns and firmly
Saqani village now has access to clean drinking water
Good news for families in Saqani Village in the province of Cakaudrove, as they now have access to clean drinking water, however, not too long ago they had to boil water
Electoral reform can be done under the current Constitution - Prof. Fraenkel
The reform of the electoral system can be done under the current Constitution before the next general elections. This has been shared by Jon Fraenkel who is a Professo
No one is above the law - PS Environment
No one is above the law and the Ministry of Environment will make sure owners of the vessel that are causing oil spills at the Suva Harbour will be dealt with. This wa
Fathers please be a father to your children – Salacakau
Fathers please be a father to your children and engage with the schools that your children attend. That is the message from representative of Catholic Education and fo
We are not anticipating any increases in taxes or new taxes in the budget – Prof. Prasad
There will be no surprises, we will not chop and change tax policies and we are not anticipating any increases in taxes or new taxes. That is the assurance from Deputy
PAP lawyer says 1997 Constitution could not be abrogated which means 2013 Constitution is not valid
People’s Alliance Party lawyer, Simione Valenitabua today said in the Supreme Court case dealing with the government’s application to interpret certain cons
Please include National reps in the Work Care Bill - Katonibau
Former National 7s and Flying Fijians rep and Stonewriters Director, Isake Katonibau made an emotional submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic Affa
PM says find opportunities as we are challenged by geopolitics and inflation
Global trends will continue to challenge us — geopolitics, inflation, energy costs, and digital transformation among them but in these challenges, we also find opp
Sugarcane farmer urges Govt. to deny bail for drug offenders
A sugarcane farmer from Yalalevu, Ba, Arvind Singh is urging the government to increase the budget allocation for the Fiji Police Force to help strengthen safety and secu
Alarming statistics show 1,583 new HIV cases recorded, out of which 90% are iTaukei
Recent statistics have revealed a concerning rise in HIV cases in Fiji, with 1,583 new diagnoses recorded between January and December 2024 - and of these, a staggering 9
Urgent call to increase free education grant, allow targeted fees, and allow fundraising activities
An urgent call is being made to the government to seriously look at increasing the free education grants for early childhood, primary and secondary schools, allowing scho
CID Team set up to look into COI report - COMPOL
There has been further developments today as the Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu confirms a dedicated team from the Criminal Investigations Department has been ta
PM meets Deputy PMs, refers parts of COI report for investigation by FICAC and Police
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka met with the Deputy Prime Ministers, Manoa Kamikamica, Professor Biman Prasad and Viliame Gavoka this morning, where he has advised them t
Army Commander meets with the PM at Government Buildings
The Commander of the Republic of Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai met with Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka at the Government Buildings in the last hour.
Deputy PMs meet with Prime Minister this morning
Deputy Prime Ministers, Manoa Kamikamica, Professor Biman Prasad and Viliame Gavoka met with Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka at the PM’s Office this morning. Th
Siromi Turaga is Acting Attorney General
Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga has been appointed as Acting Attorney General. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has made the appointment after the dismissal of Grah
Education Ministry hopes new budget will assist in retaining teachers and continue education assistance
The Ministry for Education is looking forward to a positive budget for the retention of teachers and to continue the social assistance to students to allow them to attend