2023/2024 National Budget passed in parliament
The 2023/2024 National Budget has been passed in parliament. This means the Bill to appropriate a sum of $3.76 billion for the ordinary services of Government for the
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Two officers sent on leave pending investigation for alleged rape of a female officer
Two police officers have been sent on leave pending investigations in relation to their alleged involvement in the attempted rape of a female police officer. The alleg
Convention according to the constitution, convention of negotiation or abuse of office are options when dealing with the case of PS rejection - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says all issues will be considered when dealing with the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro’s rejection of the Permanent Secret
Crime rate in the country has decreased – Acting COMPOL
Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew has clarified that the crime rate in the country has decreased after questions were raised based on the statements made by the O
Rape statistics shameful - FWRM
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is again appalled at the statistics of rape and sexual violence released by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for
FWRM calls on Radrodro and the unions to respect the decision of the PSC in appointing Doctor Selina Kuruleca as PS for Education
The Fiji Women's Rights Movement is today making an urgent call on the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro and the teacher unions to respect the decision of the Public
Prof. Prasad asks Opposition for patience as the Govt is not going to solve every problem
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says this is their first budget and they understand that this is not going to solve every problem g
Radrodro will have to work with whatever he’s got left, it is his problem if he does not accept the appointment of Kuruleca - PM
Minister of Education, Aseri Radrodro will have to work with whatever he’s got left and that is his problem if he does not accept the appointment of Selina Kurulec
Tabuya moves motion that the Emoluments Committee reviews salaries and allowances of Members of Parliament
Leader of the Government in Parliament, Lynda Tabuya has moved a motion that the Emoluments Committee be established to review salaries and allowances of Members of Parli
Do not use the RFMF to achieve your own political ambitions - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua has called on some Fijians not to use the Republic of Fiji Military Forces as a platform to achieve their own po
I’m the best candidate for the position that I was selected to – Kuruleca
Questions are being raised on what constitutional steps the Prime Minister will take after Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro said that he rejects the appointment of
Parliament to debate the Bill to remove the requirement for women to put their spouse’s surname on their birth certificate
Parliament will debate on the Interpretation Amendment Bill on Friday despite the FijiFirst MPs opposing the Bill to be brought in through Parliamentary Standing Orders 5
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
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
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
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
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
Sexual abuse of children must stop immediately – Save the Children Fiji
Sexual abuse of children must stop immediately and we are calling on everyone in society to band together and advocate on behalf of children and create safe and violence-
2 students in hospital after bus accident in Lautoka
Two primary school students are currently receiving medical treatment at the Lautoka Hospital following an accident in Lautoka this morning. Police spokesperson Ana Na
High drug-related offences recorded in the Northern and Western Divisions
Northern and Western Divisions have recorded the highest number of reported drug-related offences like marijuana from January to May this year. This was highlighted by