Constitution Review Commissioners get ready for public consultations
The Commissioners of the Constitution Review Commission are now getting ready to have public consultations on the review of the 2013 Constitution.Commission Chairman, Sev
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National Quality Policy aims to improve standards and consumer trust
Fiji is working to strengthen its quality systems through consultations with industries on the National Quality Policy, aimed at improving standards, protecting consumers
Opposition will oppose any Constitution amendments if it benefits a few - Koroilavesau
Opposition MP Semi Koroilavesau says the Opposition is willing to support amendments to the Constitution of Fiji if the proposed changes genuinely strengthen democracy an
Calls made for death penalty to tackle Fiji’s drug crisis
“I don’t care if somebody is killed to save hundreds of our younger generation, I support the death penalty. That should be part of the law. Put the military
Why minor offenders are remanded but people caught multiple times with drugs remain on bail - Chand
Why minor offenders are remanded but people caught multiple times with drugs remain on bail.These are the words of Chief Executive Officer at MSG Logistics, Amit Ch
Raiwaqa residents alarmed by open drug activity and weak police response
Residents in several areas in Raiwaqa are raising serious concerns about ongoing drug-related activity, limited police intervention, and the growing risks faced by
Nasinu residents raise alarm over children sniffing glue and open sale of drugs
Residents in Nasinu are raising alarm over the growing issue of children openly sniffing glue and drugs being openly sold in their neighbourhoods.Speaking during the Coun
Serua villagers call for expungement of minor convictions
Convictions for minor offences should be expunged to give young people a fair chance at employment and a fresh start.This was a request by the villagers in Galoa and Koro
Nawaikula urges community led and village-based drug prevention frameworks
A stronger, community-driven approach to protecting villages and schools from drugs rooted in prevention and early intervention is being pushed during the Counter Narcoti
Counter Narcotics Bill: Youth leaders raise concerns over enforcement capacity, public trust and transparency
Youth leaders and former Youth Parliamentarians are raising serious concerns about enforcement capacity, public trust, transparency, and rehabilitation during public cons
Students call to end no repeat policy
Students are raising concerns about the no repeat policy in schools where they have highlighted that this policy is becoming a major concern and challenge for them. Wh
Burnout is a reality as previous Minister reduced number of counselors from 29 to only 4 – former Chair of Substance Advisory Council
Students are being impacted by lack of counselors in schools as the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council’s former Acting Chair, Misaele Driubalavu has highlig
Act restricts students’ opinions - Saint Joseph's student
Sereima Dokanivalu of Saint Joseph's Secondary School says the 1966 Education Act has restricted or limited opportunities for students to express their opinions and views
Nadi residents raise concerns about cost of living, NCDs, and rural roads during budget consultation
High cost of living, youth unemployment, and support for small businesses were some of the issues raised during the national budget public consultation that was held in N
Dr Bhim calls for ban on coup perpetrators from elections and two-term PM limit
It is unfair that those enjoying immunity from coup prosecutions freely contest elections. Those immune from prosecutions should be barred from contesting elections for f
UniFiji expresses disappointment at higher educational funding discussion at Budget Consultations on Friday
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Fiji, Professor Shaista Shameem has expressed her dismay at the way in which the budget consultations for educational funding end
Health, infrastructure and education questions raised during budget consultation
Health, infrastructure and education issues were discussed during the budget consultations held at the Rishikul Sanatan College Hall. Members attending the consultatio
Qauia residents call for return to multiple constituency based voting system
Residents of the Qauia Settlement in Lami are calling to return to the multiple constituency based voting system. While speaking during the Electoral Law Reform Consu
Sparks fly at National Budget Consultation as Pacific Polytech Chair and USP Vice-Chancellor butt heads
Sparks flew at the National Budget Consultation at USP last night as Pacific Polytech Chairperson Dr Ganesh Chand and USP Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia butted h
Use funds from sweetened beverages, alcohol and tobacco taxes to combat NCDs in the country- Marawa
The Program Manager for Diabetes Fiji, Kini Marawa, is urging the government to re-direct the funds collected from the taxing of sugar, sweetened beverages, alcohol and t
Abolish outdated terms and support disabled candidates:Macanawai
Outdated and harmful terms like “people with intellectual disabilities†and “unsound mind†must be abolished and political parties need to genuine