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The government is not using the money from the National Budget like it is their father’s money. That was stressed by the Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum following a motion in parliament by SODE
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says every family needs to buy a number of items when they do their shopping, not just a few items listed as basic items. While making his formal response in the 2016 Nati
Acting Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says he is now taking immediate steps to ensure that child sex attackers are brought to justice, police operations are on track, robbery cases are reduced an
A special memorial service was held this morning at the French Ambassador’s residence for the people who lost their lives in the Paris terrorist attacks last Saturday. The memorial service was attended by Pre
Outgoing Commissioner of Police Major General Ben Groenewald has called on the senior officers to support the Acting Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho. Speaking after the handing over to the
The Leader of the National Federation Party Biman Prasad has today stated that he does not support the 2016 National Budget although he supports the reduction of VAT from 15 percent to 9 percent. While deliver
Suva lawyer and Opposition nominee for the Constitutional Offices Commission, Richard Naidu has resigned from the commission. Naidu says his concerns about how the Commission operates have been growing. He say
There have been no reports of Fijian casualties in the terrorist attacks in Paris. However, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola has asked Ambassador to Belgium and Permanent Representative to the Eur
On a night when thousands of residents and tourists were relaxing and fans were enjoying a soccer match between France and world champion Germany in Paris, horror struck in an unprecedented manner. CNN is reporting
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says FINTEL and Telecom Fiji Limited must get serious as the international digital landscape is constantly evolving and Fiji needs to keep pace. Speaking at the launch of the TFL
A soldier who has been charged with unlawfully and indecently assaulting escaped prisoner, Iowane Benedito in November 2012, has been further remanded in custody by Nasinu Magistrate Charles Ratekele. Pita Matairav
The departure area at the Nadi International Airport has been upgraded. Airports Fiji Limited Chairman Faiz Khan says with at least 45% of works still to be completed for the upgrading of the Nadi International Air
Three people died in a road accident in Ciriwai Sigatoka late yesterday. A 47-year-old man, his 40-year-old wife, his 20-year-old daughter and 28-year-old son-in-law were on their way to Nadi International Airport
There is confirmation that the New Zealand government has voluntarily provided an immunity waiver to allow one of its employees to provide a statement to the Fiji Police to assist in an investigation into the death
Retired Major General Jioji Konrote has been sworn-in as Fiji’s new President. Konrote was sworn-in as President by Chief Justice Anthony Gates at Government House in the presence of the First Lady Sarote Kon
The police and the military should always work together, they should never work against each other. Those are the comments of Acting RFMF Commander, Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto after claims by former Police Commis
A special farewell ceremony was organized for the outgoing President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau at Government House this afternoon. After six years of service, Ratu Epeli was traditionally farewelled infront of Governm
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Diwali has always brought Fijians together, as a nation and as a people, to rejoice and give thanks for all the magnificent blessings that have been bestowed upon us. In his D
Police Commissioner, Ben Groenewald has resigned from his position and RFMF Land Force Commander, Colonel Sitiveni Qiliho has been appointed as Acting Police Commissioner. A government statement says for personal a
The military’s Land Force Commander Colonel Sitiveni Qiliho says they will stand by their men who are facing charges in relation to the Iowane Benedito case, as they are innocent until proven guilty. The
