Education Commission questions penalties for compulsory schooling
The Education Commission says they feel that compulsory education in the Education Bill is an inappropriate and disproportionate penalty against parents.The compulsory ed
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Gender equality benefits entire society - Emberson
Gender equality is not a woman’s issue, it is a societal issue and when women and men have equal opportunities, everyone benefits. This was highlighted by the Se
Prof. Prasad defends Pacific Polytech budget as Usamate questions rushed chair termination
Government MP and former Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad stated that there is nothing illegal about the budget allocation to Pacific Polytech and what Opposition
FNU to move under Strategic Planning Ministry as FNU Amendment Bill passed
The Fiji National University will now move from the Ministry of Education to come under the Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics as the FNU
Plan to withdraw 3 Bills did not go ahead in Parliament
The government's plan to withdraw the Access to Information Bill, Code of Conduct Bill and Accountability and Transparency Commission Bill today did not go despite being
Govt intensifies national efforts to combat the illegal drug trade, PM embarrassed his own tikina is one of the worst offenders
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the government has already intensified national efforts to combat the illegal drug trade through strengthened law enforcement operatio
Debate on FNU Amendment Bill today, FNU to move from Education Ministry to Strategic Planning Ministry
The Parliament will debate the Fiji National Amendment Bill tomorrow, which seeks to reassign the university from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Strategi
Govt targets 50% reduction in travel time on major corridors - Tuinaceva
Traffic conditions are expected to improve along the Suva–Nausori, Lami–Suva and Nadi–Lautoka corridor, with plans underway to reduce travel time by
Fiji could soon have 9,000 people living with HIV - Ravunawa
Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa revealed that Fiji is currently facing a HIV pandemic, and if current trends continue, projections indicate that Fiji could
Singh says current government should not be blamed for rising cost of living
Minister for Public Enterprises and Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts Charan Jeath Singh says the current government should not be blamed for the rising co
Naupoto assures passport stock
Minister for Immigration Viliame Naupoto has assured people that there is sufficient stock of passports available as the Ministry received a new batch of 45,000 blank pas
$6.9M paid in compensation for 590 workplace and school accident cases since June 2024
More than $6.9 million has been paid out to 590 victims of workplace and school accidents since June 2024, highlighting the scale of injuries affecting Fijian workers and
Parliament passes motion to increase Govt guarantee limit from $190M to $220M
Parliament has unanimously passed a motion to increase the Government guarantee limit for the Fiji Development Bank borrowings from $190 million to $220 million for the p
Informal settlements need infrastructure, not just leases - Opposition MP Virendra Lal
Issuing long-term development leases alone will not solve Fiji’s housing challenges if people living in informal settlements continue to lack basic services such a
More affordable homes to be constructed by PRB and Housing Authority - Nalumisa
More homes that are affordable for low and middle-income households are expected to be built in the country as Minister for Local Government and Housing Maciu Nalumisa co
Ketan Lal calls for 9% VAT, removing fuel tax and opening nightclubs until 5am
Opposition MP Ketan Lal is urging the Government to reduce VAT to 9 percent and also remove 20c tax on fuel as the war in the Middle East will have great impact on the li
Fiji plans new maritime police bases to combat drug trafficking - Acting AG Siromi Turaga
The Government is seeking support from international partners to establish police maritime forward bases in Lakeba, Savusavu, Denarau and Levuka, along with the acquisiti
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
Cost of living still high despite VAT reduction, says Premila Kumar
In 2023, the Government increased Value Added Tax from 9 percent to 15 percent, triggering widespread increases in prices.Although VAT was later reduced to 12.5 percent,
Fiji strengthens youth counseling and sports integrity initiatives
Youths can pursue a career in counseling where they can provide support to young people who may be facing social, emotional or personal challenges as the Ministry for You
Pay teachers well and they will not resign - Hem Chand
Pay teachers well and they will not resign. That is the message delivered by Opposition MP, Hem Chand in Parliament as concerns were raised over the growing shortage of t