1,116 articles tagged "parliament"
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau has dismissed criticism by Opposition MP Ketan Lal over the state of Fiji’s roads, saying Lal’s comments are politically motivated and lack evidence. Lal had said th
As the government is owed almost $33.5 million in arrears from State lease, Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo is encouraging all lessees to make full use of the amnesty period for waiving interest before it ends and
Significant efforts are underway to transform Savusavu – including installation of CCTV cameras and more foot patrols by Police to improve safety, proper landfill and a centralised sewerage treatment plant and parking
A bullet casing found inside the overhead locker of a Fiji Airways flight earlier this year has been confirmed as non-threatening and was immediately neutralised upon discovery. Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame
Concerns have emerged over delays and the integrity of the review report on Fiji’s three major universities. Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says that the Higher Education Commission set up the External Re
Fiji has overtaken Papua New Guinea in terms of new HIV cases and is now ranked second in the Asia-Pacific region, behind only the Philippines. This was highlighted by Minister for Health Dr. Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu
The amendment to the FNPF Act will allow members to rejoin FNPF once they withdraw if they later get back into employment. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Pras
Opposition MP Ketan Lal's motion to amend the allocation of funds for the establishment of Fiji’s embassy in Israel has been defeated in Parliament. $1.13 million has been allocated for the establishment of the I
The 2025/2026 National Budget is not just a disappointment, it is not even a missed opportunity, but it is a lazy budget from a lazy government. This was highlighted by Opposition MP, Ketan Lal while opposing the 2
Illicit drug trafficking, including narcotics, methamphetamine and emerging synthetic drugs, is not just a law enforcement concern, it is a national emergency, undermining the social fabric, threatening public health a
Opposition MP, Sanjay Kirpal has called out the Coalition Government for spending more than $2 million of taxpayers' funds on Commission of Inquiry reports when people in charge fail to appoint the right individuals to
While supporting the 2025/2026 National Budget Assistant Minister for Information, Aliki Bia responded to Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu by echoing the same challenge that the former Finance Minister and former
Parliament will debate the Fiji National Provident Fund Amendment Bill on Friday, which will allow people to rejoin the Fund a second time after retirement. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor
Fiji is at war against poverty. This was a declaration made by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while delivering his speech on the budget debate in Parliament today. Rabuka says he is not merely contributing to
Peoples Alliance Party member Inosi Kuridrani has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament today. This follows the passing of Vatimi Rayalu, which left his seat vacant. He will deliver his maiden speech on Wedn
Member of Parliament Ketan Lal has withdrawn his support from the Opposition Group of 15 led by the Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu. In a facebook post, Lal says this step has not come lightly, but he beli
Following serious concerns regarding the repeated loud noise in residential areas after a loud church service at Lagilagi Housing resulted in a girl’s desperate plea for help not being heard, Minister for Local Govern
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua says the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs and Defence is recommending an increased budget allocation to the Republic of Fiji Navy, currentl
Attorney General Graham Leung says in the past, FICAC has been accused of being a political tool, particularly during the last administration. While contributing to the debate on the consolidated review report of t
Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo has raised a point of order in Parliament, calling on Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma to withdraw his statement regarding drugs found in Auckland and to apologise to Parliament and the p
