Coalition Govt to review Surfing Act 2010
Cabinet has endorsed the review of the Regulation of Surfing Areas Act 2010. The Surfing Decree was promulgated in 2010 to liberate access to any surfing area in Fiji.
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WAF developing a performance based contract to deal with pipe leaks – WAF CEO
The Water Authority of Fiji is in the process of developing a performance based contract to get some international expertise to work with and complement the Operationâ
WAF’s daily capacity is 170 million litres while the demand is 173 million litres for Suva-Nausori - CEO
As majority of the people in the Lami-Suva-Nausori corridor continue to face water disruptions daily, the Water Authority of Fiji CEO Dr Amit Chanan says they have a dail
Voss pleads not guilty to a charge relating to carriage of firearms on board a flight
Retired Fiji Link CEO Shaenaz Voss has pleaded not guilty to a charge of failure to comply with the requirements of the operator’s airline security programme and h
FRU records loss of more than $1 million for 2022
The Fiji Rugby Union has reported a financial loss of $1.354 million for the financial year 2022, compared to a profit of $269,554 in 2021. This has been highlighted b
Reduction in overall and serious crimes in March but Police still concerned about the increase of crimes against women – Chew
While the overall crime rate for last month recorded a 30 percent reduction and serious crimes recorded a 24 percent reduction, Police are still concerned about the worr
National Economic Summit highlights the growing concern over the abuse of women, youth and children
The National Economic Summit has highlighted the growing concern over the abuse of women, youth and children as a serious national issue. In one of it resolutions it h
Fijiana Drua qualify for semi final despite loss to the Reds
The Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua has managed to qualify for the semi final of the Super W despite losing to the Queensland Reds 45-22. The Reds outclassed the Fijiana
Shaenaz Voss in custody
Fiji Airways Chief Customer Experience Officer and CEO of Fiji Link, Shaenaz Voss is in police custody. Police have confirmed this however no further information is be
17 life saving surgeries done at Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital this year
The Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital has this year done 17 successful heart surgeries and there are plans to do 7 more in the coming days. This has been highli
PM moves into official residence
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has moved into the official residence of the Prime Minister on Ratu Sukuna Road. Rabuka says their home in Namadi Heights has been good
Air Terminal Services expects 285 employees to return – Gavoka
Air Terminal Services expects 285 employees to return to work and staff to receive a $5,000 goodwill payment. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe
Intermittent electricity supply disruptions identified as a major concern
The National Economic Summit has recognized the intermittent electricity supply disruptions in urban centres as a major concern to the business community and households.
National Economic Summit calls for the review of the minimum wage
The two day National Economic Summit that ended yesterday acknowledged with concern the increasing cost of living and the slow growth in real incomes. In one of the re
Fiji Council of Churches endorses the legalization of marijuana but only for pharmaceutical or medicinal purposes
The Fiji Council of Churches members have today endorsed a motion to legalize marijuana for pharmaceutical or medicinal purposes only. This has been confirmed after th
Drua lose 50-17 to the Chiefs
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua were comprehensively beaten 50-17 by the Chiefs in the Shop N Save Super Rugby last night. Drua’s tries were scored by Elia Canak
Allowing fundraising does not mean students and parents will pay school fees – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has today clarified that allowing fundraising for schools does not mean that students and parents wi
ADB and World Bank have told us that our capital expenditure priorities are wrong – Naidu
The government has very poor maintenance practices, we have been told that for every $5 we have been spending on new capital expenditure, we have been spending $1 on main
Fiscal Review Committee recommending VAT increase not greater than 15% and removal of zero VAT rating on basic items
It cannot be business as usual, we are recommending VAT to increase to no greater than 15 percent but there will be re-targeted support for the poorer people. That is
Water supply only for 6 hours a day for people in Lami-Suva-Nausori areas
Many people are raising serious concerns about water disruptions continuing with supply only being promised for 6 hours a day. Calls are being made to the Water Author
Absence of an Economic Summit for 16 years created a monopoly on good ideas – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the absence of a genuine Economic Summit for the last 16 years has created the wrong thinking