4 from the Group of 17 may support Constitution amendment
There are indications that 4 MPs from the Group of 17 independents in the Opposition may support the coalition government's Bill to Amend the Constitution. Prime Minis
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Govt partners with media to combat illicit drugs
The Government is collaborating with all mainstream media outlets to fight the illicit drug crisis in the county. Assistant Minister for Information Aliki Bia confirme
Fiji will sign an agreement with India to fix medicine shortage - Prof. Prasad
Fiji will sign an agreement with India to address the shortage of medicine. This has been highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor
Nabavatu villagers don’t have to live in tents anymore, as new house constructions about to begin
The villagers of Nabavatu will no longer have to live in tents since the government will start the project to build 10 houses by the end of July as construction is expect
Local Govt elections to be in September or October – Prof. Prasad
The local government elections are likely to be held around September or October this year. This has been confirmed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finan
No reduction in allowances for servicemen under Aftercare Fund – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has clarified that contrary to claims on social media, the Coalition Government has not reduced or
Ministry of Environment commits to strengthening Climate and Health resilience
Fiji’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen environmental policies and climate resilience, emphasizing the urgent
Leadership is not about titles or privileges – Prof. Prasad
Leadership is not about titles or privileges — it is about service, responsibility, and leading by example. This is the message by the Deputy Prime Minister and
Lands Ministry calls on FLP to stop misleading people
The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources says the allegation by Fiji Labour Party that some 20 containers of Gold Ore has been shipped out to China is ridiculously fal
President confirms Police Act review to enhance security
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has confirmed that to enhance the safety and security of all citizens, the review of the Police Act will commence soon. Ratu Naiqama
Coalition remains committed to promises - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Coalition Government is still committed to the promises they made as they were accused of not doing what they had promised they wo
Narube’s statement in Canberra is clearly an attempt to sabotage our economy – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says Unity Fiji Leader Savenaca Narube’s suggestion that Australia should review its modality
Civil servants reminded to be productive – Prof. Prasad
Civil servants need to be productive so that the standard of service delivery can improve as there is an indication of a significant lapse in labour productivity. Depu
Suki Tax could be considered, industry was worth about $12M in 2012 – Prof. Prasad
We will be looking at having a tax for suki carefully probably in the next budget, and the suki industry was valued at about $12 million in 2012. This was highlighted
Debt to GDP ratio to reduce to 77.8% by July this year – Prof. Prasad
The national debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to fall further to around 77.8 percent this July. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad hi
We can’t continue to protect industries with high import duties while companies charge unreasonable prices – Prof. Prasad
As the cost of living remains a pressing issue for many people with inflation around 4.5 percent, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad s
Rabuka suggests alternative crops to replace sugarcane for export
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has highlighted some alternative crops that could replace sugarcane and says before Fiji focused on exporting sugar, there used to be quite
Fiji has participated in world affairs since the First World War - Rabuka
Fiji has participated in world affairs like the first World War, and the second World War, Malayan emergency peacekeeping, and Fiji will continue to play its role as a sm
Govt acknowledges Sabha’s role in education at 201st Maharshi Dayanand anniversary
The government has acknowledged the contributions of the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji to the education sector in Fiji and also more broadly towards the development of hu
Hundreds gather for Thaipusam Puja at Nadi Temple
Hundreds gathered at the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi to take part in the annual Thaipusam Thirunaal Puja to worship Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva.
Goldman Sachs to possibly invest in Fijian hardwood and infrastructure sectors
Fiji could see an investment from leading global investment bank Goldman Sachs into its hardwood industries and infrastructure development following a meeting between Pri