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National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad has questioned why the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation and Walesi Limited have been jointly allocated about $150 million of taxpayers funds in grants in the last d
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there is nothing fishy after Energy Fiji Limited was exempted from audit by the Auditor General as the accounts will be audited by approved compan
SODELPA MP Ro Filipe Tuisawau has questioned whether the Fiji Development Bank has lost out following the sale of the Pullman Nadi Bay Resort and Spa Fiji as a report states the initial investment was $80 million and th
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Fiji Development Bank cannot just give loans willy-nilly and thinks the National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad wants FDB to go the NBF road. Say
Three men and three women will be produced in the Suva Magistrates Court today charged with allegedly falsifying documents in order to dishonestly obtain a gain from the Fiji National Provident Fund. The alleged i
The Health Ministry has reported 2 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of deaths in this third wave to 117. The first COVID-19 death is of a 75-year-old man from the Eastern Division, who was admitted at
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government has spent $62 million from the 2016/2017 financial year to the 2020/2021 financial year to assist persons with disabilities, however we cannot get everythin
The Speaker of Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has clarified in Parliament that he has not stifled any debate on health or any other issues that political parties wish to bring to parliament for debate. While exp
Physical distancing is still part of the conditions for approved businesses. This has been highlighted by Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong when questioned if the 2 metres distancing for office seati
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says the matter regarding the late Professor Brij Lal is one for the Immigration Department and which Parliament cannot interfere with. While explaining his ruling where
Year 13 students will now sit for their remaining papers from the 14th of this month. The Year 13 national examination started on the 1st this month. Education Minister Premila Kumar says the order of papers w
All primary and secondary schools in the Western Division will be closed this week due to flooding and bad weather. Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed this in a press conference. He says
The Sigatoka River level is rising. The National Disaster Management Office says people living in nearby areas should move to their nearest evacuation centres if the need arises. The NDMO adds flood waters hav
FRIEND Fiji continues to receive requests for masks and sanitisers from schools. CEO and Founder Sashi Kiran says they currently have 80 pending requests from schools in Lau, Namosi, Naitasiri, Vanua Levu, Nadroga
Thousands of people living in parts of Ba are currently experiencing water disruptions due to blockages caused by the recent flooding. The Water Authority of Fiji confirms that their dam and temporary pump cannot o
The Pastor of Anand Church in Nalovo, Nadi, Praveen Chand says he has lost almost everything in the flooding yesterday. Chand says flood waters rose to about 6 feet within half an hour yesterday. Chand says al
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Unity Fiji Leader, Savenaca Narube who is rolling out his credentials saying he is correct as he is an economist, has been proven wrong time and t
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar says she is shocked and disappointed following the 30-month imprisonment sentence handed down to a 30-year-old man charged with buying minors under the ag
US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken will travel to Fiji and meet Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama. This will be the first visit by a US Secretary of State to Fiji since 1985. Secretary Blinken will be i
Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there are no excuses and they are addressing the issues and concerns raised by people. He is responding to NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad who says the Acting Prime
