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As the cold weather has set in, the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is in need of blankets, towels and rugs. SPCA says this will help to keep the dogs and cats warm, dry and clean. SPCA says it i
As the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua look forward to a tough encounter against the Moana Pasifika, Drua fans are hopeful for a crucial win this afternoon. Interlink bus driver Kata Bulewa says with the love he has for
Ratu Sir Lalabalavu Sukuna was a statesman, scholar, soldier, administrator and a distinguished leader who always displayed rationale. This was highlighted by Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry while paying
Unity Fiji Party leader and former Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Savenaca Narube says he is sad to note that we have not realized the economic vision in Fiji and have not turned land ownership into prosperity. Whil
Ratu Sukuna, even as a decorated and hailed French Foreign legionnaire and traditional chief of high rank would not have dared to even think about imposing his view on others. This has been highlighted by Deputy Pr
Cabinet has approved the reduction in travel allowances for all Members of Parliament including the Prime Minister and Members of Cabinet. This reduction will be implemented in the 2023/2024 Budget. Cabinet no
Cabinet has approved the extension of visa and permit free entry to persons registered in the Vola ni Kawa Bula and the descendants of all communities who have made Fiji their home including Girmitiyas. After the p
The fallout from the sacking of Chief Justice Fatiaki is still being felt today. Former President of the Fiji Law Society Graham Leung highlighted this at the Visionary Leadership Conference held at the Harbour Poi
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications Manoa Kamikamica says the return of the Great Council of Chiefs means another key part of the rebui
The growth projection for the Fijian economy in 2023 is revised upward to 8.0 percent from the 6.0 percent envisaged in November 2022. Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor and the Chairman of the the Macroeconomic Committ
FijiFirst (in suspension) is the only party from the four suspended parties that has complied with section 23 of the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act 2013 however they are yet to co
Enhancing skills and pursuing quality education abroad opens doors for extensive personal and professional growth. This was highlighted by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere during the StudyHut consultancy office o
Various religious and ethnic based organisations of Girmit descendants have written to the Methodist Church of Fiji President Reverend Ili Vunisuwai and thanked him and the church for the Reconciliation Service on 14th
As concerns continue to be raised about increasing prices, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has confirmed that they are working on some immediate counter inflation measures which include price reviews of i
We will need to review the 2013 Constitution to ensure that no community is denied fair representation because we have seen the outcome of the 2022 general elections where certain minority communities have been denied r
Some leaders are gifted and some who are gifted become leaders and Ratu Sukuna is a great example of this statement. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo highlighted this during the public le
75 percent of the people living in poverty are the iTaukei and this presents a great challenge to our emerging leaders. Na Marama Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa highlighted this during her opening speech during t
It is a historic moment for the iTaukei Land Trust Board as they unveiled the Ratu Sukuna Monument today. Manager Strategic Planning Change Management Innovation, Reijeli Taylor says the unveiling of the monument m
Permanent Secretary of iTaukei Affairs, Pita Tagicakirewa confirms that Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara did not attend the Great Council of Chiefs meeting on Bau Island. He says he is not really aware of the discussion
This week as Fiji celebrates the life and legacy of one of our greatest sons Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, conversations around the Yellow Bucket has turned to the review or as apparently the terms of reference for the review c
