We should be mindful of what we say - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says when we are talking in a mixed group we should be mindful of what we say, and saying something religious does not mean they are trying
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Lands Ministry gives over $3m in mineral royalty to govt
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has received a royalty cheque from Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo amounting to $3,673,668.25.
Cabinet reshuffle is a normal thing in government - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that cabinet ministers will be reshuffled, but he is calling on all Fijians that it should not be seen as a punitive move.
Turaga to protect the assets and operations of the FRU, and appoint interim trustees to take it to a SGM
The Fiji Rugby Union is now caught in a major legal situation, and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga will now move to protect the assets and operations of the FRU, appo
I’m the final arbiter and I will not say whether VAT will go up at this stage - PM
Lowering the personal income tax threshold will make more people struggle and most of the people are now comfortable when it is at $30,000. While speaking during the f
FRU in chaos
The Fiji Rugby Union remains tight-lipped after confirmation that the FRU AGM scheduled for this Saturday has been deferred to a later date. Some of the board members
Nightclub hours being reviewed due to youths behaviour and social problems - Rabuka
The nightclub hours are being reviewed as most complaints come from the people about young people being rowdy early in the morning while coming out of the nightclub after
Student debt will be written off and merit-based scholarships will be provided - Rabuka
Student debt will be written off by the government and merit-based scholarships will be provided. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during the fij
PM assures Fijians on Govt investment in WAF
Good news for the country as Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has given his assurance that the $800 million needed by the Water Authority of Fiji over 5 years to be able to
Small countries to have strong voice in climate matters – Danish Princess
The Danish Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth wants small countries to have a strong voice in global climate matters. She highlighted this while visiting the University of
Us being here is a sign that we are also with you – Crown Princess Mary
Us being here is a sign that we are also with you, that we are concerned of what is happening in the world and the impact of climate change and how it is not just affecti
Review of the Audit Act 1969
There will be a comprehensive review of the 54-year-old Audit Act. Cabinet says the review is intended to modernise the Act which was first enacted as a colonial ordin
New guidelines approved for the preparation, appraisal and approval of Govt’s capital projects
New guidelines have been approved by cabinet for the preparation, appraisal and approval of capital projects under the Public Sector Investment Programme. Cabinet says
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.
Danish Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth in Fiji for her first official visit
The Danish Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth is in the country for her first official visit. Minister for Rural and Maritime Development, and Disaster Management Sakiasi D
Tui Bua and its people visit President and Speaker of Parliament
The President and Tui Macuata, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and the Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu were paid a customary visit from the Vanua o Bua led by its l
Things you learn on the island will be with you throughout your life – Ratu Wiliame
Being island based is a bonus in your education as not only are you pursuing education but the things you learn while growing up on the island will be with you throughout
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
Corrections officers’ salaries are shocking – Turaga
Attorney General Siromi Turaga is shocked to find out the current salary caps of the Fiji Corrections Service officers. During his tour of the Nasinu Corrections facil
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
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