376 articles tagged "indepth"
Leader of the National Federation Party Professor Biman Prasad says it is arrogant and disrespectful for Government not to accept the fact that they need to consult widely on the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says any dealing with the lease does not in any way affect the land rent or premium which are to be paid by the lessee to the iTaukei Land Trust Board for the benefit of the iTaukei
Minister for Lands Jone Usamate says State Lands Budget Amendment Bill does two things, it benefits the Government and it benefits the lessee by allowing a shorter time for them to process their dealings and also reduce
“Please withdraw this bill and let’s have a thorough discussion.†Opposition Leader, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu made this plea to the Prime Minister and Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Voreqe Bainimarama and Attor
SODELPA MP, Ro Teimumu Kepa has opposed the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act, saying that the Government and the iTaukei Land Trust Board has not consulted with the iTaukei landowners. Ro Teimumu is calling
SODELPA MP, Adi Litia Qionibaravi says she pleads with the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to withdraw the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act. While opposing the 2021/2022 National Budget, Adi Litia says co
SODELPA MP Aseri Radrodro says both Government and the iTaukei Land Trust Board have failed in their fiduciary duties to engage and involve the landowners in decision making, and the admission by the CEO of TLTB, Tevita
Former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama continues to beat a broken lali regarding the land swap on Momi and Denarau. Rabuka says Bainimarama plainly does not understand that the
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act proposes that the consent of TLTB is no longer required for any mortgage, charge, pledge, caveat or for any court proceedings.
SODELPA Whip, Lynda Tabuya says the focus should be on getting through the COVID-19 crisis, not name-calling, and definitely not trying to push through the bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act without full consultat
The National Federation Party says they are deeply concerned that Government is trying to rush changes to the iTaukei Land Trust Act without consultation and that it is arrogant and disrespectful of the Government to r
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says politicians like SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka, MP Lynda Tabuya, and other bush lawyers and bunch of urban elite are causing fear amongst the iTaukei about the bill to amend the
Fiji Development Bank Chief Executive Officer, Saud Minam has welcomed the 2021-2022 National Budget, saying it is courageous, echoes compassion, and is fit-for-purpose. Minam says it is a much-needed boost to supp
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says the article by FBC News titled “SODELPA Leader backs budget†published on Saturday was misleading and selective while FBC is standing by the story. He says he would like to cl
The Executive Director of Dialogue Fiji Nilesh Lal is calling on all Fijians to play their part and get vaccinated to ensure the Government actually has the capacity to execute the 2021/2022 National Budget.
The Government's “Northern Connectivity†Project which aims to make sure Fijians in the North have the ability to connect to fast internet speeds is on track to be completed in December this year. Minister for
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says as part of the public-private partnership arrangements with Health Care Fiji Limited, the Ba Hospital will start operations in December this year. He also says the Laut
Around 1,000 new jobs were created under the Stronger Together Job Support scheme since the initiative began in November last year. Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they will continue with the initiati
The government has announced that it will provide a monthly data top-up of $20 per month to domestic university students and Year 13 students to assist them in their online studies. It will partner with Amalgamated
National Farmers Union General Secretary, Mahendra Chaudhry has welcomed the allocation of funds in the 2021/2022 National Budget to retain the minimum guaranteed price of cane. The Union has thanked the cane farm
