No need to fully access the $455 million loan if travel bubble is up
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says that if the travel bubble is up this year then there will be no need to access all of the $455 million loan for Fiji Airways
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Waqa Blake to play his 100th NRL match against the Broncos
Fiji Bati star, Waqa Blake will be playing his 100th NRL match when he takes the field for the Paramatta Eels tonight. Blake began his NRL career in 2015 with the Penr
Two web platforms assisted govt to better plan during the lockdown period and TC Harold
The government developed two web platforms through the Geographic Information System (GIS) to better plan and mobilise resources during the COVID-19 lockdown period and T
AG says they want Australia and New Zealand to change the narrative on the travel bubble
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says what they are trying to get Australia and New Zealand to do is to change the narrative with regards to
There is no more presence of COVID-19 however we cannot afford second or third wave – Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says their testing is telling them there is no more presence of COVID-19 in our communities however they cannot afford a seco
Kerevi returns home to visit family in time of need
Fiji-born former Wallabies Vice-captain, Samu Kerevi says it has been tough for him not to be able to leave the room and get some fresh air during quarantine. Kerevi fi
Total rates owed is $56 million
The total rate arrears by all Municipal Councils is now $42.4m. It has been revealed in parliament by the Minister for Local government Premila Kumar that if they incl
NFP Leader calls for inquiry into health service and delivery but Health Minister calls it a waste of resources
A motion moved by NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad for parliament to form a Special Committee to conduct a holistic inquiry into all aspects of health and medical care s
Victoria's Secret to close a quarter of stores across US and Canada
Victoria's Secret will shut a quarter of its stores in Canada and the US in the next coming months. L Brands, the parent company who owns the lingerie brand, says that mo
341 new businesses issued licenses under the Fijian Made Buy Fiji Campaign since 2018
341 new businesses have been issued licenses under the Fijian Made Buy Fiji Campaign since 2018. This has been revealed by Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Tr
No pay for 60 days for SODELPA (in suspension) members
Speaker of Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has informed parliament that SODELPA (in suspension) or any of its members cannot be entitled to any remuneration or allowance
Cyber Crimes Bill 2020 tabled in parliament
The 2020 Cyber Crimes Bill has been tabled in parliament which will aim at prosecuting people committing cybercrimes. While tabling the bill, Attorney General Aiyaz Sa
We will work in unity- Rabuka
Sitiveni Rabuka says they will take a united approach to resolve issues in their suspended party. Rabuka says they had a meeting this afternoon and this was made very
PM says they continue to fund sports development while Qereqeretabua wants more funding for minor sports
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the government has prioritised sports development and has contributed an average of $7.7 million over the years through National Bu
We will hold the fort and wait for other members of the opposition to return – Prof. Biman Prasad
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says they will hold the fort until SODELPA (in suspension) return. Professor Prasad says the suspended party wi
SODELPA has been suspended for 60 days after breaching the Political Parties Act – Mohammed Saneem
Registrar of Political Parties, Mohammed Saneem has suspended SODELPA for 60 days as it has failed to conduct its management board meeting as per their constitution. S
Legal Practitioners Amendment Bill which seeks to change the composition of the Board of Legal Education to be debated this Thursday
The debate on the Legal Practitioners Amendment Bill 2020 will take place this Thursday. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the bill seeks to amend the existin
Speaker rejects three opposition petitions as they do not meet parliamentary standards
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has today said that three opposition petitions cannot be tabled in parliament as they do not meet the parliament’s pet
Adi Litia Qionibaravi files dispute against Emele Duituturaga
SODELPA’s Acting General Secretary, Emele Duituturaga has been given until midday today to provide her response, if any, after Registrar of Political Parties, Moha
Prasad says Qarase did not hold grudges against his critics
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the late former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase upheld the independence of institutions and was never vindicti
Government to guarantee Fiji Airways loans totaling $455 million
Parliament has approved the motion by Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum for the government to guarantee Fiji Airways loans totaling $455 million. This includes