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A person with Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu’s record cannot be accepted as the country’s President, and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has come under strong criticism for what looks like blatant bias in appointing people
The Steward Alliance on Resources (SAOR), comprising the Fiji Council of Churches, the Social Empowerment Education Program (SEEP) and concerned landowners have raised concerns with the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe
The nomination of Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu to be the President of Fiji must be immediately withdrawn as he will not unite the nation but strengthen hierarchy, patriarchy and gross inequality. Fiji Women’s Crisis C
The stand-off must not be allowed to continue at the expense of the education of our children. This the message from Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu as the stand-off between the University of the South Pacific and
Enhancing the living conditions of communities in informal settlements, the Ministry of Housing will continue to support RISE Fiji and ensure all Fijians have access to adequate, safe, and affordable housing, as well as
The appointment of Pita Wise that was earlier announced as Head of Mission in Japan has been withdrawn. This has been confirmed by Public Service Commission Chair, Luke Rokovada. We have been sending questions
The trust in our security forces has eroded over the years following each coup and the 2013 Constitution has not helped restore trust by widening the mandate of the RFMF under Section 131 (2) which introduced a guardian
The Cabinet has endorsed the Health National Adaptation Plan. The Health National Adaptation Plan is the Fiji health sector’s response to the health impacts of climate change. It articulates the strategic ap
Parliamentary Speaker, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu Na Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Cakau, has been formally endorsed by the Parliamentary Caucus of the People’s Alliance for nomination to the Presidency, after the current Pres
One of the biggest observations that has come out in the National Security and Defence Review Report is how to build trust between the Fijians and the people that are supposed to serve them. Speaking to the media d
As we enter the third day of the USP workers’ strike, Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro confirms that he has asked the USP Council for an update on the direction that it wishes to take regarding the strike.
Concerning statistics have been revealed about people living with disability, with more than 15 percent having never attended school, about 51 percent accessing secondary school qualification, while 34 percent left scho
We need to build resilience across our health centres and medical facilities; we have to deliver food and water security that can withstand the both current and future climate change impacts. Deputy Prime Minister
We face an uphill battle and the ongoing struggle to secure a new collective climate finance goal, crucial for developing nations, despite years of negotiations, major differences remain among parties. This was hig
The Fijian diaspora living in New Zealand celebrated Fiji Day with a full traditional ceremony accorded to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, followed by traditional and contemporary meke performances. Rabuka says as
Like any other Pacific Small Island Developing State, Fiji faces significant challenges in climate financing mobilisation to scale up its prioritised investments in climate resilient infrastructure in the immediate, me
My allegiance is unshakable, and I will not be swayed by whispers or backdoor schemes. This is the message shared by Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru after the Prime Minister and Party Leader Sitiveni Ra
How can I leave the party that I started with Sitiveni Rabuka and the late Masi Lomaloma. That is the comment of one of the founders of the People’s Alliance Party, Retired Colonel Sakiusa Raivoce when asked on
There is no room for division, disloyalty, or personal agenda. For anyone thinking of jumping ship or forming their own party, leave now. We don’t need you, and neither does Fiji. This is the sentiment shared by
National Development Plan serves as a road map to unlock the economic potential of land, fostering sustainable growth and development for all Fijians. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman
