We do not want Suva to be burned again, Govt respects the landowners - Seruiratu
Minister for Defence and National Security Inia Seruiratu says he is sorry that some people are being interviewed but Police are just doing their job. Seruiratu says t
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Ro Filipe stresses Govt believes their view is the gospel truth
SODELPA MP, Ro Filipe Tuisawau says for indigenous Fijians, iTaukei land is not so much a commercial proposition but something that is passed from generation to generatio
Osea Naiqamu tells Opposition to stop politicizing Bill No.17
FijiFirst MP and former Minister for Forestry Osea Naiqamu is pleading to the Opposition not to politicize Bill No.17 but look at it as an opportunity, not only for lando
The 2 Paramount Chiefs spoke in the tone they thought would help convince Govt to help withdraw Bill No.17 – Gavoka
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says the Tui Cakau and Leader of Opposition, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and then Na Marama Bale Na Roko Tui Dreketi and SODELPA MP Ro Teimumu K
It is very mischievous of the Opposition to say that landowners will lose their land – Koya
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya says it is very mischievous of the Opposition to say that landowners will lose their land or lose their l
Bill 17 does not compromise the status of the iTaukei as a landowner – Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says people need to understand that the section of Bill 17 that says the one who is leasing cannot alienate, sale or trans
It is arrogant and disrespectful for Govt not to accept the fact that they need to consult widely on the changes in Bill 17 - Prof Prasad
Leader of the National Federation Party Professor Biman Prasad says it is arrogant and disrespectful for Government not to accept the fact that they need to consult widel
Any dealing with the lease does not affect the land rent or premium paid to landowners through the TLTB - AG
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says any dealing with the lease does not in any way affect the land rent or premium which are to be paid by the lessee to the iTauke
Bill 16 will not stop monitoring by Ministry of Lands - Usamate
Minister for Lands Jone Usamate says State Lands Budget Amendment Bill does two things, it benefits the Government and it benefits the lessee by allowing a shorter time f
Ratu Naiqama asks PM and AG to withdraw Bill. 17
“Please withdraw this bill and let’s have a thorough discussion.†Opposition Leader, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu made this plea to the Prime Minister an
Ro Teimumu Kepa opposes Bill 17 saying that the Govt and the TLTB has not consulted with the iTaukei landowners
SODELPA MP, Ro Teimumu Kepa has opposed the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act, saying that the Government and the iTaukei Land Trust Board has not consulted with t
We will pay cane farmers what was promised in the budget – PM
Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar, Voreqe Bainimarama says they will pay cane farmers whatever was promised in the 2021/2022 National Budget. Bainimarama stated th
We will pay cane farmers what was promised in the budget – PM
Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar, Voreqe Bainimarama says they will pay cane farmers whatever was promised in the 2021/2022 National Budget. Bainimarama stated th
Gavoka questions why Govt has allocated millions of dollars to Tourism Fiji
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka has questioned the Government why it has allocated $6.2 million grant for Tourism Fiji and $20 million to Tourism Fiji Marketing Grant as t
The cost of a complete 14 day lockdown will be close to $1 billion – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the cost of a complete 14 day lockdown will be close to $1 billion however SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says he believes th
2021-2022 National Budget passed by Parliament
The 2021-2022 National Budget has been passed by Parliament this afternoon. There was no opposition to the motion moved by the Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
Gavoka should understand that Bill No.17 deals with an administrative matter – AG
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says people like SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka should understand that the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act deals with an ad
Tabuya withdraws motion after AG says it would result in redundancy of staff at the PM's Office
SODELPA MP Lynda Tabuya withdrew a motion to cut allocations for wages and salaries for the Prime Minister's Office after she was told by Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed
We do not expect schools to re-open in the next few months - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the transport assistance has been reduced by $4.3 million in the 2021/2022 National Budget because they do not expect school
Gavoka should understand that Bill No.17 deals with an administrative matter – AG
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says people like SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka should understand that the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act deals with an ad
Govt engages German company to start work on vaccine passport
Attorney General and Minister for Communications, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they have engaged a German company to start work on vaccine passports and it will be a document