7,603 articles tagged "feature"
When the government provides them with support to protect the industry they must also take some responsibility to ensure that the prices they charge to the consumers are reflective, reasonable and makes sense. Depu
There were 645 cases of theft recorded for May 2024, other prevalent cases were Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm with 253 cases, Burglary and Aggravated Robbery with 178 cases, Unlawful Possession of Illicit Drugs rec
No timeline has been given on how long the salvage operations for the RFNS Puamau will take as the Fiji Navy has started the de-fuelling process in Fulaga in a bid to safely salvage the vessel from the reef. This h
A 30 percent increase is not something the government is considering for teachers. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has made this clear after fijivillage News asked him about t
A restaurant/ shop in Toorak, Suva has been closed by the Health Inspectors from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Food Unit after it failed to comply with the Food Safety Regulations Act 2009. The Minis
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai confirms the RFMF has decided to convene an independent Board of Inquiry to investigate the recent grounding incident involving RFN
Magistrate Yogesh Prasad will deliver his ruling on Wednesday after hearing the submissions today in the matter of former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, where he has applied for variations to his bail condition
Through proactive collaboration and innovative strategies, we can build a stronger, more resilient tax administration framework that serves the needs of our nations. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance,
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is currently giving evidence in the matter where he has applied for variations to his bail condition to travel to Singapore for medical reasons. In this case, Sayed-K
The Fiscal Review Committee chaired by prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu says that the question of Parliamentarians’ pay needs to be revisited with a proper public consultation and independent evaluation process. I
As the Republic of Fiji Navy welcomed RFNS Savenaca along with the crew of RFNS Puamau last night, salvage works in Lau seems impossible as the boat slowly takes in water. According to the Navy, the oncoming salvag
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says he had moved a motion for Parliament to appoint a special Parliament Committee to conduct an inquiry into the multifaceted risks of hard drugs in the country
24-year-old Marika Qovuniceva and a 16-year-old boy who fronted court for the death of the Tavua taxi driver, have been remanded. The two appeared in the Tavua Magistrates Court. The case has been transferred
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has today decided that the 17 FijiFirst Party MPs who voted for the change in salaries and benefits in parliament did not breach the constitution, as after the independent
The Fiji Council of Social Services and Fiji Public Service Association have today launched an online petition against the hike in salaries and benefits of the Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, Speaker of Parlia
Assistant Commissioner of Corrections Senior Superintendent Salote Panapasa has been charged by FICAC and appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court in the last hour. Panapasa has been charged with two counts of abuse
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua stresses that the Fiji Police Force will only be allowed to handle firearms if the information received confirms arms will be involved. Tikoduadua highlighte
The rise in reported fish and food poisoning cases in Fiji over the past decade underscores the importance of food safety, according to Minister of Health, Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu. While speaking during the World
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says he would like a Fijian national to be the Commissioner of Police and to be assisted by a mentor who will be an expatriate. This was highlighted by Tikod
Our cybercrime and online safety laws are not sufficient to protect a woman and needs a thorough review, according to Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya. While speaking during the Spea
