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Christians in Fiji and around the world are today observing Good Friday. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. While speaking during the Holy Thursday Mass, the Head of the Catholic Church
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act is also a win for the opposition. While speaking after the Act was repealed today, Rabuka says the opposition will have freedo
There was heated debate in parliament on the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act as government highlighted that the draconian law was brought in without proper consultation and it impedes on democracy while
The Media Industry Development Act has been repealed in parliament. 29 parliamentarians voted for the Act to be repealed, 21 voted against it while 3 did not vote. While speaking in support of the bill to repe
As debate on the Bill to repeal the Media Act is expected to be held in parliament this morning, representatives of the Fijian media have commenced work to revive the Fiji Media Council that was last operational prior t
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica says it is clear the FijiFirst Government wanted to also control the distribution network of all the media broadcasters by bringing in the Walesi n
The story of Walesi is a classic example of government overreach, excessive control, wastage and mismanagement – and because of government overreach - $125 million of taxpayers money is wasted. Those are the word
$12.057 million of taxpayers money was paid by the FijiFirst Government in exclusive newspaper advertising in the Fiji Sun from 2014 to 2022. This is only for the government ministries. Prime Minister and Mini
The Coalition Government says it is undeterred on its promise to forgive the TELS debt on the basis that students will do service to the country through bonding provisions. While delivering his national address on
Attorney General, Siromi Turaga says he is being unfairly criticised for being a Good Samaritan and stepping in to help a vulnerable and depressed young man in a personal capacity. While some social media posts are
The attrition rate for health care workers has been abnormally high over the last 12 to 24 months and facilitated by many pull and push factors that includes emigration, the search for greener pastures, education, famil
$500,000 has been approved for the Girmit Day Celebrations that includes a two day conference and the same amount has been allocated to Ratu Sukuna Day. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister fo
24 people including 2 juveniles were charged for sexual offences last month. There were 21 victims of whom 14 victims were under the age of 18 years while there were 13 incidents where the victims and the accused
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica says the FijiFirst MPs’ opposing the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act 2010 and the iTaukei Land Trust Budget Amendment Act 2021 or
The bill to repeal the Media Industry Development Act 2010 has been tabled in parliament by the Attorney-General Siromi Turaga. While tabling the bill, Turaga says there is a real need to urgently repeal the Act a
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya says the Prime Minister and ministers apologise for the inconvenience caused to Drua fans last Saturday who expressed disappointment for not spending en
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team were edged 24-17 by New Zealand in the cup final of the Hong Kong 7s. The win in Hong Kong ends a nine-year drought for New Zealand, as the last time they won the title was
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team have beaten Great Britain 19-14 in extra time. Fiji’s first try was scored by Waisea Nacuqu, followed by Vuiviawa Naduvalo in the 9th minute of play. A quality
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team edged South Africa 10-7 to book a cup semifinal spot in Hong Kong. Iowane Teba scored the lone try for Fiji in the first half as South Africa led 7-5 at halftime. Napo
The way the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua started their match against the Rebels impressed coach Mick Byrne. The Drua scored two tries in the first five minutes which laid the platform for a 38-28 win. While
