Filimoni Jitoko is Parliament Speaker
Retired judge Filimoni Jitoko is the new Speaker of Parliament. He was nominated by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu nomina
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Retired judge Filimoni Jitoko tipped to be the next Speaker of Parliament
Retired judge, Filimoni Jitoko is tipped to be the next Speaker of Parliament. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka will nominate Jitoko while Leader of the Opposition, Ini
Audiovisual industry created $255.9M economic activity in 2023-2024 and employment for 1,268 Fijians - Kamikamica
The audiovisual industry created $255.9 million worth of new economic activity in 2023-2024 and generated employment for about 1,268 Fijians. Deputy Prime Minister and
There are ongoing efforts to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 - Tabuya
There are ongoing efforts to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 and to focus on diversion programs for children in conflict with the law. Minister for Wome
No shortage of funds for Health Ministry – Prof. Prasad
There is no shortage of funds for the Ministry of Health to ensure that all the services and equipment are available in the hospitals. Deputy Prime Minister and Minist
Rabuka apologises on behalf of Speight and Bainimarama, and also says he started the coup culture
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he was the one that started the coup culture in the country after leading some soldiers during the May 14th 1987 coup, and has also ap
Serious concerns raised as radiology services and pharmacies at Govt hospitals and health centres close at 4.30pm
Serious concerns are being raised by the public as the Ministry of Health has decided that radiology services and pharmacies at Government hospitals and health centres cl
I did not follow the right channel while trying to get Bainimarama and Qiliho to be released for reconciliation ceremony - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms he did not follow the right channel when he was trying to get former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commiss
Multi-Ethnic Affairs Ministry exploring ways of assisting the rebuilding of the Muaniweni Crematorium
The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs is exploring the possibility of assisting in the rebuilding of the Muaniweni Crematorium site through its grant program that aims to
COC decides to appoint independent panel to shortlist applicants for COMPOL job
The Constitutional Offices Commission has endorsed the appointment of an independent selection panel to assess and shortlist applicants for the position of the Commission
COP29 meet will be more than a technical meeting as Fiji hopes to secure adaptation funding – Prof. Prasad
A 55 member delegation from Fiji will attend the COP29 meeting which will be more than a technical meeting and their main objective is to secure adaptation funding. Th
Tabuya to represent Fiji at inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya will be representing Fiji at the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Childr
Ministry penalises Bhima and Pacific General Builders
Following a report regarding inhumane working conditions by local and migrant workers who are currently engaged in construction work at a resort in Rakiraki, the main con
This Diwali we should reflect why our society is going through a breakdown of moral fabric - Kiran
As thousands of Hindus celebrate Diwali today as a triumph of light over darkness to mark Lord Rama's return from 14 years of exile, Assistant Minister for Women, Childre
That’s not my role, that’s the Attorney General’s role - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says it is not his role to refer the audit and investigation reports relating to President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere to FICAC. Rabuka sa
President has signed for the Commission of Inquiry into FICAC and the Commissioner to be appointed - Rabuka
A senior Australian jurist and current Judge of the Supreme Court of Fiji, Justice David E. Ashton-Lewis has been appointed as the sole Commissioner to inquire into the r
Dogo Health Centre to bring medical services closer to the people
Spending hundreds of dollars travelling to Korovou, Nausori or Suva to access medical services will be a thing of the past for thousands of Fijians residing in the distri
Govt’s Back-to-school assistance applications for 2025 to open today
The applications for the government’s 2025 back-to-school assistance of $200 per student will open today and will close on the 6th of December this year. Deputy
Merchant Finance to launch new zero-deposit home loan product by Jan 2025
Merchant Finance will be launching a new zero-deposit home loan product by January 2025 to allow for more people to be home owners. They say there are only 12,574 home
Student abused by teacher using mop handle, chilli rubbed on private parts of 4 boarding students
A 15-year-old student was subjected to physical abuse by a teacher using the handle of a mop and the teacher then instructed 5 other students to slap the student and in a
Excitement builds as Hindus celebrate the first day of Diwali with Dhanteras today
Fijian Hindus are joyfully marking the first day of Diwali with Dhanteras, a time for prayers focused on prosperity, health and unity. Families across the country obse