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While my speech at the parliament may have been misinterpreted, I want to make it clear that I fully recognize the seriousness of gender based violence, and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities.
Cabinet has approved the inclusion of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day and Girmit Day in the revised 2023 Public Holiday dates and removed Constitution Day as a public holiday. Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day will be celebrated
Attorney General, Siromi Turaga and the staff of the AG’s Office traditionally welcomed the newly appointed Solicitor General, Ropate Green Lomavatu today. While welcoming the Solicitor General, Turaga says he wa
Good news for the University of the South Pacific students and staff as the Fiji Government has today released $10 million to USP. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says this is
There is no cause for alarm regarding the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the call made by the Leader of the Opposition, Voreqe Bainimarama to the RFMF in his parliament speech. Those are the comments of Home
The relationship between Fiji and India can be traced back to colonial heritage as around 60,000 Indians were brought to Fiji, under the indentured labour system to work on sugarcane plantations between 1879 to 1916.
Acting Permanent Secretary for Civil Service Parmesh Chand has welcomed the appointment of the former magistrate as the new Solicitor General and highlighted that Ropate Green Lomavatu comes with massive experience with
It doesn’t matter who did it, for as far as the world was concerned, Fiji did it to you. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted this during a thanksgiving Service held at USP yesterday and he also apologized
University of the South Pacific is hosting a Thanksgiving Service to welcome its Vice Chancellor and President Professor Pal Ahluwalia. Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President for USP, Professor Jito Vanualailai s
Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Sashi Kiran revealed in Parliament that the civil society sector was under attack from the previous Government, even though they were doing their best to pr
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad stresses that there will be no mini-budget. He say they have a very clear plan where the Economic Summit will be held on the 20th and 21st of
The restoration of the Great Council of Chiefs does not seek to place indigenous rights above those of other communities according to Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka.
Racial and religious intolerance has no place in the new Fiji and if we accept this as a country, and if we do this in Parliament, the road to unity as a people is off to a great start. This has been highlighted by
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua has made it clear that what Leader of the Opposition, Voreqe Bainimarama said in parliament today to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces is treasonous. Tikoduadua stresses
Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica says he will not comment on whether the coalition government will raise the issue of Leader of the Opposition, Voreqe Bainimarama allegedly breaching parliamentary standing orders
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says there are many opportunities for Government and the Opposition to adopt a united approach, jointly develop legislation and pursue other initiatives for the common good. While r
Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica has hit out at the Leader of the Opposition, Voreqe Bainimarama, saying the coalition government has not been racist and also values freedom of expression unlike the Bainimarama l
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has assured all Fijians that the coalition government will end the era of media oppression and they will set up a council to look at the complaints of the public regarding media coverage.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Viliame Gavoka says all decrees brought in by the previous government regarding the i-Taukei people, will be amended. While speaking at the Vacirisa
Attorney General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga has urged the Officers from the Fiji Corrections Service to stop the assault and belittling of prisoners that are under their care. Turaga says some informati
