Opposition and Govt clash in the debate on the repeal of the Media Act
There was heated debate in parliament on the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act as government highlighted that the draconian law was brought in without prope
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Media Industry Development Act repealed
The Media Industry Development Act has been repealed in parliament. 29 parliamentarians voted for the Act to be repealed, 21 voted against it while 3 did not vote.
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
Walesi was brought in to control the media distribution network - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica says it is clear the FijiFirst Government wanted to also control the distribution network of all t
$125 million of taxpayers money wasted on Walesi - Kamikamica
The story of Walesi is a classic example of government overreach, excessive control, wastage and mismanagement – and because of government overreach - $125 million
$12.057 million of taxpayers money paid in exclusive Govt newspaper advertising in the Fiji Sun from 2014-2022
$12.057 million of taxpayers money was paid by the FijiFirst Government in exclusive newspaper advertising in the Fiji Sun from 2014 to 2022. This is only for the gove
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
I’m being unfairly criticised for helping a vulnerable and depressed young man in a personal capacity – Turaga
Attorney General, Siromi Turaga says he is being unfairly criticised for being a Good Samaritan and stepping in to help a vulnerable and depressed young man in a personal
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,
$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
24 people charged with sexual offences in March
24 people including 2 juveniles were charged for sexual offences last month. There were 21 victims of whom 14 victims were under the age of 18 years while there were 1
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
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
PM and ministers apologise for the inconvenience caused to Drua fans last Saturday
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya says the Prime Minister and ministers apologise for the inconvenience caused to Drua fans last Saturday
Heartbreak for Fiji as NZ ends 9 year drought to win HK 7s title
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team were edged 24-17 by New Zealand in the cup final of the Hong Kong 7s. The win in Hong Kong ends a nine-year drought for
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
Fiji beat Argentina 26-19 in final HK 7s pool match and will meet SA in the quarter final
The Fiji Airways men’s 7s team made a brilliant second half comeback to beat a strong Argentine side in their final pool encounter. Josese Batirerega scored Fij
Dominant first half sees Drua beat Rebels 38-28
A dominant first half display laid the platform for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s 38-28 victory over the Rebels in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific. The D
Rebels no match for the Fijiana Drua
The Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua has thrashed the Rebels 39-12 in their Super W match at the HFC Bank stadium. The Rebels were no match for the flair of the defending