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The Fiji Medical Association has raised serious concerns about the alleged conflict of interest by the Commissioner of Corrections, Doctor Jalesi Nakarawa in the appointment of his wife as a Nurse Practitioner at the or
Fiji and the U.S fought two world wars side by side and continue to serve as brothers on UN peacekeeping missions. This has been highlighted by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during a meeting with U.S Senator Kevin
Government drivers will face disciplinary actions including surcharges, suspension, and termination for any reckless driving or misuse of government vehicles. This has been highlighted by the Acting Prime Minister
The full arm of the law will come down hard on parents and guardians who take photos of their daughters and sell them for money or marriage purposes as the Child Protection Act has just been introduced. This has be
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka should first bring peace to the people from the intolerably high crime rate at home instead of peddling his 'Ocean of Peace' abroad, at a cost of $3,000 per day to the Fijian taxpayer.
15 terabytes of data is used daily by Fijians to watch porn in the country, and the Government and the Anti-Pornography Task Force will be banning porn for children in Fiji soon. Chief Executive Officer of Telecomm
Good news for the people of the Western Division, as an agreement for a new sanitary landfill and the rehabilitation of four open dumpsites has been signed between the Asian Development Bank and the Ministry of Local Go
A growing number of elderly Fijians are being neglected and forced to live on the streets due to lack of family support, prompting urgent discussions on housing solutions. This has been highlighted by Minister for
Fiji collected around $1.8 billion in taxes from August 2024 to January 2025, $136.4 million higher than the forecast collection. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Biman Prasad says the total tax col
Who are they? That is the comment of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka after the NGO Coalition on Human Rights said that they are alarmed that the much-anticipated Truth and Reconciliation Commission may already be c
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will attend the National Presidential prayer breakfast, an annual event in Washington DC, that brings together the United States lawmakers, international leaders and business figures for d
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Chair Dr Marcus Brand says the journey towards healing and reconciliation in a nation is complex and multifaceted and requires the support of the nation. Speaking to the media af
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that he will voluntarily appear before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as the leader of the 1987 coups, and he will probably be the first to appear as it would lay the fo
Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says restoring the balance between civilian and military governance is crucial, and police need to be trained on the use of firearms because they cannot use batons
Five Commissioners of the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission were sworn in today at the State House in the presence of President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and other distinguished guests. The five commissioners
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces will be involved in the fight against drugs in Fiji as a support role and not as a primary actor, and the institution will protect the very fabric of our society, as it stands ready
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and First Lady Emily Lalabalavu hosted a welcome reception for the President of the Republic of Kiribati, Taneti Maamau, at State House yesterday evening. Ratu Naiqama extended hea
Following serious concern by Fiji National University students on the increase in hostel fee, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad is calling on FNU to postpone the hostel fee increase
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says as a matter of courtesy, Fiji Corrections Commissioner, Doctor Jalesi Nakarawa should have informed Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga regarding the early release of former Prime Mi
RFMF Chief of Staff Brigadier General Sapenafa Motufaga says the RFMF is embarking on building their people along the lines of improving competency, building leadership, and adherence to the rule of law. While resp
