Contractor adopts Yadua Island Primary School under Adopt A School Program
Good news for students of Yadua Island Primary School after a contractor adopted their school under the Ministry of Education Adopt a School Program to rebuild the damage
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More than 9,000 students assisted - Akbar
More than 9,000 students have been assisted with school bags and a full set of school stationery through the assistance from the Ministry of Education. Minister for Ed
Businesses suffered $25 million in damages due to TC Yasa - Koya
A business impact survey post-TC Yasa has revealed that businesses suffered an estimate of more than $25 million in losses and damages. This was highlighted by the Min
12,400 students and 890 teachers affected by damages caused by TC Yasa
12,400 students and 890 teachers have been directly affected through the damages caused by Tropical Yasa as 126 schools in the country sustained damages. Minister for
We try to get funding through IDA because of their concessional loan terms - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are continuously trying to get more funding from the World Bank through the International Development Association becau
Curfew is to control the movement of people – Waqainabete
Minister for Health, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says part of Fiji’s layered approach to COVID-19 are restrictions and the role of a curfew is to control the movem
Lot of misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine - Waqainabete
Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says there is a lot of misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccines and people have claimed that the vaccines are a mark of 666, i
Expect arrival of COVID-19 vaccine in the first quarter of 2021 – AG
We can expect the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in phases throughout 2021 starting in the first quarter and the vaccination campaign will be implemented in phases accor
SODELPA MPs return to parliament while NFP MPs remain out
The Opposition MPs walked out of parliament earlier today after an urgent question by NFP Leader, Professor Biman Prasad and a motion for adjournment by Opposition Leader
Tabuya confirms Bulanauca has apologized to the Speaker regarding allegations against the PM
Opposition Whip Lynda Tabuya has confirmed that SODELPA MP Mitieli Bulanauca has written to the Speaker of Parliament and has apologized for making serious allegations ag
Ratu Naiqama becomes Leader of Opposition after Rabuka resigns
Rabuka made the announcement while responding to the opening of the 2020-2021 Parliament Session./+ARTICLE-265194+ARTICLE//+ARTICLE-265173+ARTICLE//+ARTICLE-265127+ARTICL
Parliamentary grant specifically for the needs and functioning of the Parliamentary office of parties
The Office of the Secretary-General to Parliament states that the Parliamentary grant are funds allocated to elected political parties in Parliament and are specifically
Majority of the opposition MPs have to inform the Speaker that they want another Opposition Leader for a vote to be taken
Majority of the opposition members have to inform the Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau if they want a change in the Leader of Opposition and want another vote
Telecommunications Act amended as govt aims to connect Fijians who are unconnected
The Telecommunications Act has been amended by Parliament that aims to connect Fijians facing connectivity issues. While speaking during the debate on the bill, Minist
Use of styrofoam and its related products to stop by July 2021
The use of styrofoam and its related polystyrene products has to stop by July 2021. This comes after the amendment of the Environment Management Act 2005 in parlia
FNPF members can withdraw from their preserved account from next April to make payments for home loan
Parliament has today unanimously passed the Home Loan Assistance for the payment of mortgage money and related matters Bill which will allow a FNPF member to withdraw an
Ratu Naiqama wants those involved in the 2000 deadly events out because they are from the same gang – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says people should know that the Leader of the Opposition, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu is pushing for pardons for those who were responsibl
Where is the bipartisanship in the opposition – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has raised the question on where is the bi-partisanship in the opposition as the National Federation Party was not even part of the dec
Getting the unconnected Fijians connected is one of the top priorities - Seruiratu
Minister for Rural and Maritime Development Inia Seruiratu says the bill to amend the Telecommunications Act is long overdue to connect the unconnected.Seruiratu says wor
The 2013 Constitution encourages hero worship type politicians like the PM - Ro Filipe
SODELPA MP Ro Filipe Tuisawau says the 2013 Constitution encourages hero-worship type politicians like the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. Ro Filipe highlighted thi
Govt needs to be more creative in opening up more opportunities – Aseri Radrodro
SODELPA MP, Aseri Radrodro is urging the government to be more creative in opening up more opportunities for the Fijian people. While responding to the President Jioji