Increase of VAT to 15% for certain items and removal of bus fare subsidy
The 1st of August saw the commencement of the 2023-2024 National Budget. While certain consumers have called for understanding and acceptance of the government’
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More than half of our population suffers from anaemia – Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu is urging Fijians to grow their food and eat what they grow after he revealed that anaemia is a major public health problem in th
1 out of 3 children on the streets are drug peddlers - Drug-Free World Fiji
Drug-Free World Fiji Founder Kalesi Volatabu has revealed that during their survey conducted in 2019, at least 1 out of 3 children on the streets are drug peddlers. Wh
Ministry of Transport currently reviewing the regulatory framework for base fees
Following concerns raised by Suva and Nausori Taxi Associations on having to continue to pay taxi base fees despite there being an open rank system, Minister for Transpor
Some people call for understanding, while others express frustration and shock at price and bus fare hikes
While certain consumers have called for understanding and acceptance of the government’s policies on VAT and bus fares, some say they have been caught by surprise
Parents, if children don’t feel a sense of belonging at home, they will look outside - Volatabu
Parents play a pivotal role in children’s lives, and they should create a platform where children can easily come to them for any advice or share whatever they are
Don’t use meth, it is highly addictive - Volatabu
Drug Free World Fiji Founder, Kalesi Volatabu is urging all Fijians not to use methamphetamine as means of comforting oneself from the trouble they are going through sinc
People say they have been drastically impacted by increase in VAT and bus fare
People say they have been drastically affected by the 15 percent increase in VAT for those items that are not zero rated and 10 percent subsidy on bus fares while social
Increase in Nurses pay effective from 24th August – Dr. Fong
Good news for nurses as the increase in their pay will be effective from the 24th of this month. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. James Fong highlighted this when as
Justice Reddy was a giant amongst men with great vision which became a reality 23 years ago – Prof. Prasad
Good things are not achieved overnight as it will take time but we will get there and we owe this to Justice Jai Ram Reddy. This was the sentiment echoed by Deputy
Dominant first-half performance helps Flying Fijians beat Samoa 33-19
A dominant first half performance by the Fiji Water Flying Fijians side helped them beat Samoa 33-19 in round 2 of the Punjas Pacific Battle Series in Apia this afternoon
Winning medals at the Commonwealth Championship was a dream come true - Dugu
18-year-old Lenyna Rae Dugu says she never thought of competing in a high-level competition such as the Commonwealth Championship in India and winning two medals from thi
We need to break the taboo and highlight the importance of sex education – Rev.Bhagwan
We need to break the taboo and highlight the importance of sex education to our young people. This was a response from the Pacific Conference of Churches General Secre
I’m really worried about the current trend relating to the drug trade which includes primary school students – ACP Driu
The worrying trend where even primary school students have been found with marijuana and methamphetamine is a major concern for the Police as evidence continues to surfac
We are aware of some division trying to be pushed between the team on social media - Raiwalui
There is obviously a lot going around on social media and we have talked to the players about what is happening. Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui stated
If SODELPA decides to abandon the current coalition, we are ever ready to come back into government - Seruiratu
Options are still open and we as a government in waiting are ready at any time to take over the responsibility should the situation arise. Those are the words of the L
16 cameras will be installed in Mark Street, Cumming Street, Waimanu Road and other parts of Suva City – Patel
Suva Retailers Association President Jitesh Patel says they are looking at installing around 16 cameras in Mark Street, Cumming Street, Renwick Road, Waimanu Road, and Ni
We stand by Radrodro, it’s a storm in a tea cup – SODELPA GS
SODELPA General Secretary, Viliame Takayawa is describing the case regarding the Permanent Secretary for Education as a storm in a tea cup, and also stresses that the par
We condemn the coup culture - Seruiratu
We condemn the coup culture and its not good for us, in the short term, the medium term and the long term. This was highlighted by Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu dur
FBC was used as a propaganda and mouthpiece of the previous government - Professor Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says although the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation has a very long history of service, over the last
We should never lose hope and always think positively - Kumar
We should never lose hope and always think positively. This is the message by 25-year-old Diwashna Darshika Kumar who operates D's Creamy Creations, cakes and pastry b