Ketan Lal apologises
FijiFirst MP Ketan Lal has apologised for his statement in parliament yesterday after a point of order was raised by the Leader of Government Lynda Tabuya, stating that t
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Bala to provide evidence, withdraw statement or be referred to the Privileges Committee
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has given FijiFirst MP, Parveen Bala until this Thursday to provide proof of the allegations he made in parliament against
A deceptive and painful budget created by a very confused government – Bulitavu
FijiFirst MP, Mosese Bulitavu has called the 2023/2024 National budget as a deceptive and painful budget created by a very confused government and he is also urging the P
Tabuya raises point of order against FijiFirst MP, Ketan Lal for imputing an improper motive to the PM
Leader of the Government in Parliament, Lynda Tabuya today raised a point of order against FijiFirst MP, Ketan Lal for imputing an improper motive to another member of pa
AG tables Bill to reduce nightclub hours to 1am
Parliament will debate the opening hours of nightclubs under the Liquor Amendment Bill this Friday that will see nightclubs closing at 1am. Opposition MPs Faiyaz Koya
We cannot have a strong nation without a strong economy - Kiran
We cannot have a strong nation without a strong economy but we need resources and support for the most fundamental things that are important to all of us. This was sta
Budget raises serious concerns - Kumar
FijiFirst MP, Premila Kumar says the 2023/2024 National Budget raises serious concerns regarding its impact on citizens and businesses as the increase in VAT and tax will
Almost 100% increase in HIV cases last year
Fiji recorded 245 cases of HIV last year compared to 151 cases in 2021 which is almost an increase of 100 percent. This has been revealed by the Minister for Health Do
This budget does not reflect the voice of poor people - Kirpal
FijiFirst MP, Sanjay Kirpal says the 2023/2024 National Budget does not reflect the voice of poor people while the sugarcane farmers now have no faith in the three-legged
Govt to pay $506m for film tax rebate, Walesi, USP dues, FRA’s liabilities and backdating CGT – Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica has revealed that the FijiFirst Government has handed a bill of $506
The budget is transparent which will help in improving livelihoods - Ditoka
It is a transparent and inclusive budget with well-thought-out policies for the growth of the economy that will assist the vulnerable, improve livelihoods and maintain th
The Biman budget means whether they like it or not, to live with it – Bia
The reality of the Biman budget is telling the people of Fiji, whether they like it or not, to live with it. Opposition Member of Parliament Aliki Bia highlighted this
Scholarships provided in this budget is unprecedented – Gavoka
Providing scholarships to the extent that is in this budget is unprecedented in the history of this country - with $148 million allocated for these scholarships. This
This is a bad budget that Fijians will regret - Bala
This is a bad budget that all Fijians will regret when their pockets are hit with the coming increases in the everyday cost of living. FijiFirst MP, Parveen Bala highl
Appointment of 2 FijiFirst MPs to fill in vacant seats in parliament expected this week - AG
The appointment of the 2 candidates of the FijiFirst Party to fill in the vacant seats in parliament is expected to be done this week. This has been stated by Attorney
Govt is spending money like drunkards in a nightclub - Seruiratu
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says there is nothing new in the 2023-2024 National Budget and it is a repetition of what the FijiFirst has been doing in the pas
No Govt is capable of preparing a budget that gives their people everything they want – PM
No government anywhere is capable of preparing a budget that gives their people everything they want because our resources are scarce and limited, and the government has