Catanasiga reminds Govt of debt level before approving pay rise
Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga has reminded the Government to get their act together and be mindful of the fact that $1 billion out of
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Govt wants to look at how they can improve basic services – Prof. Prasad
The government wants to look at how they can improve basic services such as health, water and rural roads in the 2024-2025 National Budget and measures to build as much c
Man’s body found in Rewa River
A man’s body was found floating this morning in the Rewa River near Nadali in Nausori. This has been confirmed by Police to fijivillage News. Police say Crim
FCOSS and FPSA share strong sentiments against the approved salary increase for Members of Parliament
Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga and Fiji Public Service Association General Secretary, Judith Kotobalavu have shared their strong sent
Sayed-Khaiyum's bail variation for medical reasons dismissed
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has not been allowed to travel to Singapore on medical grounds. In his ruling, Magistrate Yogesh Prasad says he finds Saye
DPM Prasad warns poultry industry to charge reasonable prices or Govt will implement price control
When the government provides them with support to protect the industry they must also take some responsibility to ensure that the prices they charge to the consumers are
645 cases of theft recorded for May 2024
There were 645 cases of theft recorded for May 2024, other prevalent cases were Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm with 253 cases, Burglary and Aggravated Robbery with 17
No time frame given for the salvage operations of RFNS Puamau
No timeline has been given on how long the salvage operations for the RFNS Puamau will take as the Fiji Navy has started the de-fuelling process in Fulaga in a bid to saf
Govt not considering 30% pay increase for teachers – Prof. Prasad
A 30 percent increase is not something the government is considering for teachers. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has made this
Restaurant/shop in Toorak closed after traces of rat faeces and presence of pests found inside
A restaurant/ shop in Toorak, Suva has been closed by the Health Inspectors from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Food Unit after it failed to comply with the
Independent Board of Inquiry to investigate grounding incident of RFNS Puamau - Commander Kalouniwai
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai confirms the RFMF has decided to convene an independent Board of Inquiry to invest
Prosecution objects to Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s overseas travel, saying he may not return
Magistrate Yogesh Prasad will deliver his ruling on Wednesday after hearing the submissions today in the matter of former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, where he
Through collaboration and innovative strategies, we can build more resilient tax administrations – DPM Prasad
Through proactive collaboration and innovative strategies, we can build a stronger, more resilient tax administration framework that serves the needs of our nations. D
Sayed-Khaiyum takes the stand for his bail variation application to travel to Singapore
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is currently giving evidence in the matter where he has applied for variations to his bail condition to travel to Singapore f
Parliamentarians’ pay needs to be revisited with proper public consultation and independent evaluation - Fiscal Review Committee
The Fiscal Review Committee chaired by prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu says that the question of Parliamentarians’ pay needs to be revisited with a proper public c
RFNS Puamau slowly takes in water on the reefs in Fulaga
As the Republic of Fiji Navy welcomed RFNS Savenaca along with the crew of RFNS Puamau last night, salvage works in Lau seems impossible as the boat slowly takes in water
I was pushing in 2019 to urgently deal with the drug problem - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says he had moved a motion for Parliament to appoint a special Parliament Committee to conduct an inquiry into th
Qovuniceva and a juvenile charged with alleged murder of Tavua taxi driver
24-year-old Marika Qovuniceva and a 16-year-old boy who fronted court for the death of the Tavua taxi driver, have been remanded. The two appeared in the Tavua Magistr
Speaker decides 17 FijiFirst MPs keep their seats, and refers Bainimarama and Koya for alleged probable breaches
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has today decided that the 17 FijiFirst Party MPs who voted for the change in salaries and benefits in parliament did not b
FCOSS and FPSA launch online petition against MPs pay rise and plans to organise national rallies for workers and communities
The Fiji Council of Social Services and Fiji Public Service Association have today launched an online petition against the hike in salaries and benefits of the Cabinet Mi
Assistant Corrections Commissioner Salote Panapasa charged by FICAC
Assistant Commissioner of Corrections Senior Superintendent Salote Panapasa has been charged by FICAC and appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court in the last hour. Pan