Lal’s motion on Israel Embassy defeated in Parliament
Opposition MP Ketan Lal's motion to amend the allocation of funds for the establishment of Fiji’s embassy in Israel has been defeated in Parliament. $1.13 milli
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2025/2026 National Budget is a lazy budget from a lazy government – Ketan Lal
The 2025/2026 National Budget is not just a disappointment, it is not even a missed opportunity, but it is a lazy budget from a lazy government. This was highlighted b
Drug problem demands a moral public awakening - Naivalurua
Illicit drug trafficking, including narcotics, methamphetamine and emerging synthetic drugs, is not just a law enforcement concern, it is a national emergency, undermini
Govt spending over $2 million of taxpayers’ funds on COI report yet fails to appoint individuals to key positions - Kirpal
Opposition MP, Sanjay Kirpal has called out the Coalition Government for spending more than $2 million of taxpayers' funds on Commission of Inquiry reports when people in
Bia cheekily tells Seruiratu to provide alternative budget
While supporting the 2025/2026 National Budget Assistant Minister for Information, Aliki Bia responded to Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu by echoing the same chal
Parliament to debate FNPF Bill on Friday to allow members to rejoin after retirement
Parliament will debate the Fiji National Provident Fund Amendment Bill on Friday, which will allow people to rejoin the Fund a second time after retirement. Deputy Pri
Fiji is at war against poverty - Rabuka
Fiji is at war against poverty. This was a declaration made by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while delivering his speech on the budget debate in Parliament today.
Kuridrani sworn in as MP following Rayalu’s passing
Peoples Alliance Party member Inosi Kuridrani has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament today. This follows the passing of Vatimi Rayalu, which left his seat vacant.
Ketan Lal withdraws from the Opposition G15
Member of Parliament Ketan Lal has withdrawn his support from the Opposition Group of 15 led by the Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu. In a facebook post, Lal s
Govt addresses noise concerns after Lagilagi Housing tragedy
Following serious concerns regarding the repeated loud noise in residential areas after a loud church service at Lagilagi Housing resulted in a girl’s desperate pl
Committee recommends increase in budget to the Republic of Fiji Navy which receives less than 20% of RFMF resources
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua says the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs and Defence is recommending an increased budget
FICAC accused of being a political tool in the past - AG
Attorney General Graham Leung says in the past, FICAC has been accused of being a political tool, particularly during the last administration. While contributing to th
Vosarogo calls on Rinesh Sharma to withdraw Auckland drug claim and apologise
Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo has raised a point of order in Parliament, calling on Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma to withdraw his statement regarding drugs found in
Coalition govt brought certainty and gave civil servants permanent tenure – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says when the Coalition Government came into power, the first thing they recognised was that they ne
Speaker and Immigration Minister pay their condolences to domestic violence victim’s family
Speaker of Parliament, Filimoni Jitoko expressed his condolences with other Members of Parliament after the death of a member of the Immigration Ministry staff at Lagilag
Street dwellers find employment after Easter on the Park Program
Over 50 street youths were registered during the Easter on the Park Program, with two youths gaining casual employment post-event, seven youths under the age of 25 years
Lautoka City Council owed $10m in rates and rent arrears
The Lautoka City Council is currently owed $10 million in rates and rental arrears according to figures presented in Parliament during the debate on the Council’s
Mt Kasi is still an exploration project – Vosarogo
Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo confirms that there is no mining activity happening at Mount Kasi, and currently, it is an exploration project. While responding t
Major road upgrades underway as Government commits to Northern Division improvements
Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau has stated in Parliament that the Government is committed to improving road infrastructure in Vanua Levu. Ro Filipe highl
Maharaj calls for urgent local government elections
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj is calling on the Ministry of Local Government to hold local government elections as soon as possible due to the disconnect between the Depar
Inaction of previous govt has led to what we are doing at the moment – Kamikamica
The inaction of the previous government has led us to what we are doing at the moment. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica stated this in re