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The review of the master plans for Fiji’s main towns which started in April 2019 is still not complete as a team from Singapore could not come to Fiji because of the restrictions on travel. This was highlighted
The new Puisne Judge Kulatunga Mudiyanselage Gihan Himanshu Kulatunga has been sworn-in by the President Wiliame Katonivere at the State House. Justice Kulatunga is from Sri Lanka and holds a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) from
The Government of Japan has formalized a grant worth $6 million to Fiji which will enable the procurement of heavy machinery equipment for fisheries, agriculture and waterways. The provisions of heavy machinery wi
People in Nadi are expected to experience a delay in their travel following the temporary closures of some roads from today, Friday and Saturday. The road closures are on the days prior to the arrival and the day o
Fiji expects to receive around 447,000 visitors this year. This was highlighted by the Minister for Tourism Faiyaz Koya in parliament while answering a question by FijiFirst MP Rohit Sharma if Koya could update Pa
The Land Transport Authority is urging all Fijians to continue wearing masks while onboard public service vehicles to maintain their continued safety from the COVID-19 virus. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Irimai
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says they are committed to providing free education up to tertiary level however, the Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says SODELPA will cut funding from somewhere else if they are
6 people charged with allegedly falsifying documents in order to dishonestly obtain a gain from the Fiji National Provident Fund have been granted bail. They are Jack Edward Hiramatsu, Adi Mara Rufina Qaranivalu, L
SODELPA MP, Salote Radrodro says the land that belonged to Fiji National University in Navua and that was initially earmarked for the new Koronivia Agriculture College was given on lease to Grace Road Group. While
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum should not be attacking people not in parliament especially those from the media but Sayed-Khaiyum says what the
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya says with the new board in place, Fiji Investment Corporation Limited has recovered debts amounting to about $4.2 million. Fiji Investment Corporatio
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Elections, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has clarified that there is no such law in place that states there is a ‘No Jab No Vote Policy’. Sayed-Khaiyum highlighted this when questi
Chief Justice Kamal Kumar will deliver his ruling on notice in the strike out application in the constitutional redress case of dismissed Hot Bread Kitchen Managing Director, John Samisoni. The strike out applicat
A 62-year-old woman from Ba who was in extreme pain and needed urgent medical attention on Sunday were assisted by 11 men and a 19-year-old woman after they tied up tubes to carry her to the other side of the flooded ri
SODELPA MP Simione Rasova says it is unprecedented of this government for an annual report to arrive into parliament for debate after almost five years however the Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says many min
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton is currently in Fiji and three Fijian shipriders will embark the ship to ride along and conduct patrols in support of the sovereignty of Fiji. This is aimed to deter and stop i
A vehicle was swept away by strong currents along Saru Back Road in Lautoka yesterday. Police say the driver escaped unharmed. A video of the incident which has been widely shared on social media shows the bla
It has been confirmed by the Minister for Mineral Resources Jone Usamate that the tsunami advisory for Fiji following the volcanic eruption in Tonga last month was issued late because the whole tsunami warning system is
Minister for Infrastructure, Jone Usamate says diversification has been taking place in the country however the Leader of the National Federation Party, Professor Biman Prasad says Fiji at any cost, must avoid becoming
A vehicle was swept away by strong currents along Saru Back Road in Lautoka yesterday. Police say the driver escaped unharmed. A video of the incident which has been widely shared on social media shows the bl
