Bulitavu supports National Budget
SODELPA MP Inosi Kuridrani told Parliament that the Opposition stand is to criticize the budget and if party member Mosese Bulitavu does not, he should cross over. Kuridrani highlighted this when he raised a point
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iTaukei MPs should be concerned as villages are getting empty due to the Pacific Labour Scheme - Waqanika
SODELPA MP, Tanya Waqanika says our iTaukei Members of Parliament should be concerned as villages are becoming empty due to the Pacific Labour Scheme and she asks who will attend to the village activities and look after
Governor General of PNG extends writ to 12th August
Electoral Commissioner of Papua New Guinea Simon Sinai has recommended to the Governor General an extension of the return of writs from 29th July to 12th August. Sinai says the extension will allow for counting to
COP26 President visits Fiji
COP26 President Alok Sharma is in Fiji to see the impacts of climate change in the Pacific region. He will highlight the urgency for the biggest emitters to take action now and deliver the promise of the Glasgow Cl
Professor Prasad’s contribution was not worth even 20 cents – Maharaj
Assistant Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, Alvick Maharaj says National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad’s contribution in the budget debate was not worth even 20 cents. Maharaj say
How many budgets in a year does an economy of less than a million people need – Qereqeretabua
National Federation Party MP Lenora Qereqeretabua says the FijiFirst Government has lost the elections with this budget and has questioned how many budgets in a year does an economy of less than a million people need.
Govt will not impose stringent public health restrictions just because Fiji has some cases of COVID and measles – Health Minister
The Government will not impose stringent public health restrictions just because Fiji has some cases of COVID-19 and measles in recent weeks according to Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete. With some peo
It is another smoke and mirrors trick – Salote Radrodro
SODELPA MP, Salote Radrodro says the Minister of Economy has come to parliament with this budget just like previous ones, and it is another smoke and mirrors trick. While opposing the 2022/2023 National Budget, Rad
The 2022\2023 National Budget has been described as one of the outstanding budgets - Joseph Nand
The 2022\2023 National Budget has been described as one of the outstanding budgets which is fit for its purpose and meets the expectations of every Fijian. FijiFirst MP Joseph Nand says it has not come as a surpris
USP’s Tourism and Hospitality Management and Political Science make Shanghai Rankings
Good news for USP’s School of Business and Management students as the discipline of Tourism and Hospitality Management has been ranked in the top 151-200 Hospitality and Tourism management schools in the latest Shangh
No agreement will be allowed for any other person from managing operations of the media outlet without prior approval
The Media Industry Development (Budget Amendment) Bill 2022 which will be debated in parliament later this week, seeks to amend the Act to prohibit a media organisation from entering into any agreement which allows any
The budget once again proves the FijiFirst Government’s commitment to its people - Kumar
The Opposition fails to realize Fiji has an excellent relationship with development partners who stepped in to assist and publicly praise Fiji’s excellent management of finances and revival of the economy. Minist
The Eastern Division has the highest rate of poverty amongst the 4 divisions in Fiji – Anare Jale
SODELPA MP, Anare Jale says the Eastern Division has the highest rate of poverty amongst the 4 divisions in Fiji and has asked what is in the budget to address this problem. He says the division consists of 3 marit
Seasonal bans on Kawakawa, Donu and Sea Cucumber temporarily lifted
The seasonal bans on Kawakawa, Donu and Sea Cucumber have been temporarily lifted. While revealing this in parliament, Minister for Fisheries, Semi Koroilavesau says this is part of the bold and cautious measures
There are children from poor families who are hurt and hungry - Kuridrani
There are Fijian children who are deprived of their basic necessities as the poverty level rises according to SODELPA MP Inosi Kuridrani. While opposing the 2022/2023 National Budget, Kuridrani asks if the Ministe
Opposition calling every Govt support a freebie is gross disrespect to our people - Koya
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya says the fact that the Opposition calls every Government support a freebie is a gross disrespect to our people. He says what the Opposition is say
Man hands himself to police after allegedly killing woman with a cane knife
A woman has passed away after she was allegedly attacked by a man with a cane knife in Tomuka, Lautoka this afternoon. Police have confirmed that the suspect handed himself over to the Nadi Police Station after the
72 RFMF personnel and 90 NZ soldiers take part in Exercise Veiliutaki to test in command, leadership and battle-craft skills
Learning how to live off the land and fend for themselves in the bush are just some of the new skills 90 New Zealand soldiers have learned from Republic of Fiji Military Forces experts in Fiji during their survival trai
Adimaitoga says Prof. Prasad wants to mislead but Prasad says Adimaitoga is a confused, disoriented and muddled member of FijiFirst
Assistant Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Selai Adimaitoga says she has not heard National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad and their opponents say the Russia-Ukraine war is causing the prices to go up beca
Measles cases in the Central Division – Dr Waqainabete
If you are living in the Suva, Nausori and Tailevu-South area, please ensure that your child has received the measles shot as Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that measles is predominantly found