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The Asian Development Bank is looking at investing in the private sector without the guarantee of the government. Bank President Takehiko Nakao said they mostly assist the public sector however, they are also looki
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama said Opposition MP, Viliame Gavoka should be investigated by Police who had said that he is there to support whoever supports SODELPA’s cause while trying to visit the people who
Attorney General and Finance Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said by the end of next month, they will be rolling out a centralized policy guideline in respect to merit based recruitment and selection in the civil service.
Heated debate took place in parliament when members discussed the bill regarding the 2016 public holidays which included the new Constitution Day public holiday on the 7th of September. Some of the opposition were
Parliament met behind closed doors for about two hours earlier today. Only parliamentary staff and officials of the Ministry of Finance and the Reserve Bank of Fiji were in the parliament chambers for the session.
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed there will be no symposium, gathering or meeting between him and SODELPA President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu. Bainimarama confirmed this late last night after a call
The National Flag Protection and the Coat of Arms Bills have been passed by parliament. With the passing of the National Flag Protection Bill which came through with amendments proposed by the Parliamentary Standin
40 firefighters have managed to control the fire at the Vatuwaqa Industrial Division. The firefighters also managed to control the fire from spreading to nearby factories. The Atlas Trading warehouse which had
Speaker of Parliament Doctor Jiko Luveni asked Opposition MP Semesa Karavaki to withdraw his statement in parliament when he said that the end of the government is near. However Karavaki said he had said
The make-up of the Sugar Cane Growers Council will now change as the bill to amend the Sugar Industry Act has been passed in parliament. The amendments will result in the Sugar Cane Growers Council membership consi
The SODELPA management board meeting is likely to be held later this week to discuss the allegations in a report submitted to the board. SODELPA General Secretary Pio Tabaiwalu confirmed that SODELPA President Ratu
Fiji will have a new public holiday from next year. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum confirmed in parliament that Fiji is expected to have a Constitution Day on the 7th of September from 2016.
India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has announced a number of initiatives, including setting up of a space station in any of the countries in the Pacific region and developing capacities in disaster management.
Miss Carpenters, Marie Fall was crowned the 2015 Vodafone Miss Hibiscus queen last night. Fall broke into tears of joy when her name was announced. Fall says her mother had registered her name for the competit
Nadroga has thrashed Namosi 59-24 in the Skipper Cup final at Prince Charles Park. In a one sided encounter, Nadroga scored eight tries to three. Setefano Somoca scored the first try for the Stallions from a p
Vodafone Flying Fijians captain, Akapusi Qera is calling out to all Fijians to support the 31 players that have been named to represent Fiji in the Rugby World Cup in England next month. Qera who will be playing hi
The Vodafone Flying Fijians team for the 2015 Rugby World Cup has just been announced by Fiji Rugby Union Chairman Francis Kean. Fiji is pooled with England, Australia, Wales and Uruguay. Fiji will be the firs
A woman died in a horrific accident when the bus she was travelling in overturned in Pacific Harbour earlier this afternoon. Police Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that a bus carrying approximately 60 student
The people from Nadroga/Navosa who are currently in custody are appearing to be fighting for the same cause as SODELPA’s. These are the words of SODELPA parliamentarian Viliame Gavoka after he was turned away
Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa has now come out with a statement saying that any attempts by SODELPA parliamentarian, Mosese Bulitavu to create a wedge between her and SODELPA President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu will
