Seruiratu says drugs and apparent abuse a serious concern
Drug finds on our shores lately, and the apparent abuse of drugs within our communities, are serious causes for concern. Opposition Leader, Inia Seruiratu highlighted th
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Unemployment and migration of skilled workers need urgent action - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that a five-year National Strategic Human Resource Plan is being formulated to address youth unemployment, which will align human
Fiji Airways says sexual harassment clause in Employment Bill sets ‘impossible legal standard'
Fiji Airways has warned that the Employment Relations Bill’s requirement for employers to eliminate sexual harassment imposes an unrealistic and legally unworkable
$1M fines and jail terms ‘too harsh’, says Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways has raised serious concerns over the scale and scope of penalties proposed in the Employment Relations Bill, warning that the legislation risks criminalising
Elections must unite, not divide - President
As our nation moves towards a general election, elections must be a contest of ideas and vision, never a cause for division. This has been highlighted by the Preside
Ratu Naiqama urges landowners to align development with national priorities
The Government is calling for unity among landowners, institutions, and communities to ensure land and natural resources are used productively, sustainably, and in ways t
President calls for inclusive, evidence-based policies to tackle rising cost of living
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu stresses that in addressing the rising cost of living issues, formulating just rules and policies are important, they are inclusive and
Serua villagers call for expungement of minor convictions
Convictions for minor offences should be expunged to give young people a fair chance at employment and a fresh start.This was a request by the villagers in Galoa and Koro
TLTB says staffing based on competency as gender balance questioned
Questions were raised in Parliament over gender balance within the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) workforce as the organisation appeared before the Standing Committee on
Shortage of homes in the market - PS Housing
The Permanent Secretary for Housing, Manasa Lesuma, has revealed that they are trying to address the issue of shortage of homes with relation to the First Home Owne
TLTB disburses nearly $5M in low-interest loans to boost iTaukei agriculture
The iTaukei Land Trust Board has rolled out a dedicated low-interest financial facility to help iTaukei landowners break through long-standing barriers to agricultural fi
Parliament on break till 16 Feb, 2026 ahead of State Opening
Parliament is formally on break from today until the State Opening on 16 February 2026, marking the formal conclusion of the current parliamentary session for this year.T
National Referendum Bill tabled to create legal framework for conducting referendums
The National Referendum Bill has been tabled in Parliament tonight to establish clear, transparent and accountable processes that will ensure any national referendum is c
Rights of Indigenous People Bill 2025 referred to committee for consultation
While contributing to the debate, Opposition MP Jone Usamate says there are a lot of things in the Bill that are already protected to some extent in the Constitution, but
34 PRB Mead Road tenants relocated as government steps up support for remaining families
34 tenants from the Public Rental Board (PRB) Mead Road Estate have moved out, while the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs and the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development co
Teachers' allowance payment delay due to verification processes - Radrodro
There are delays in teachers’ allowance payments and this is due to ongoing verification processes. This was shared by Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro in
Seruiratu says question remains who were behind the coups
Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu says the Republic of Fiji Military Forces have presented their matilingasau to the Great Council of Chiefs but the question remains wh
No need for independent fourth party in Employment Relations Bill review - Singh
Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh says there is no provision for a fourth independent party, nor is there a need for one in regards to the Employment Relations Bill.
Usamate and Maharaj suspended for 90 minutes after disrupting Parliament
Opposition Members of Parliament Jone Usamate and Alvick Maharaj were removed from parliament for an hour and a half this afternoon. Speaker of Parliament Filimone Jit
Landowners to have greater authority over forest licensing as Parliament unanimously passes Forestry Bill
Landowners will now have stronger authority over who operates on their land, as the Forestry Bill has been unanimously passed by Parliament which requires that a licence
Valelevu Health Centre is aligned with 6-year project - Lalabalavu
The upgrade of the Valelevu Health Centre, which is aligned with the recently approved six-year Pacific Health Highlands Transformation Project, has been highlighted in P