1,116 articles tagged "parliament"
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto says the statements made by SODELPA MP, Lynda Tabuya that the military officers caused the original COVID breach, Navy Officers breache
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says the decision made by the government to open up essential approved businesses was not an easy one but they have to reinvigorate the economy on one hand while battle to contain the
Minister for Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says one of the key principles of humanitarian work is that it must be apolitical. While opposing NFP MP, Pio Tikoduadua’s motion th
Speaker of Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has publicly reprimanded SODELPA Whip, Lynda Tabuya for breaching Parliamentary Standing Orders 29 A, Clause 2. Ratu Epeli has also put Tabuya on notice that any further repe
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar says if you do the cost benefit analysis of the $50 million that the Opposition is proposing and work it against what the Government is offering right now, people are better o
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Australian and New Zealand Governments have given direct budget support because there has been no defaults in our loan repayments and there is micro fiscal stability.
The National Federation Party is yet to respond to our questions whether NFP Leader, Professor Biman Prasad and MP Lenora Qereqeretabua were part of the email conversation in which SODELPA Whip, Lynda Tabuya had alleged
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has called on the Opposition to open their eyes on the support being provided to the vulnerable groups during this pandemic, support the frontline workers and to show some patriotism r
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has today said in parliament that they know that non governmental organization, FRIEND is a proxy of the Opposition and claims there is a screenshot that the FRIEND CEO should pay th
The President of the National Federation Party, Pio Tikoduadua says calls, pleas and cries for real assistance is increasing and government must act. While moving his motion that parliament approves $50 million from th
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has tabled a Bill in parliament to amend the Public Health Act 1935 which aims to bring in fines for offences which may include the failure to wear an appropriate face covering or pr
NFP Leader, Professor Biman Prasad has urged the Government to support the motion that the Standing Committee on Natural Resources review the performance of non-sugar agriculture and let the Standing Committee be chai
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka has told the Government side that they should not try and teach them as Air Pacific has been there since the 70s and FijiFirst was only born yesterday however Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he does not see any reason why a State of Emergency should be declared after SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula said a declaration of State of Emergency will only help the Minister for Heal
Minister for Agriculture Dr Mahendra Reddy says it is only critical that party leaders, the top two, should not only formulate but lead and execute the economic vision of the party and the government. He made these co
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says non governmental organisation, Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises Development or FRIEND is making a lot of political mileage for its work and is the only organisat
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says budgetary support provided by development partners and other countries is not extra cash lying around and it helps lower the total debt in the budget. He highlighted this w
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says it will be disappointing for parliament to say that front-liners are the super spreaders of COVID-19. While responding to a question by SODELPA MP Adi Litia Qionibaravi
Parliament will be held from today to Monday 7th June 2021, including Saturday 5th June 2021. The secretariat says Parliament sittings will be conducted virtually with Members of Parliament either attending in-pers
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says an announcement will be made later today on when parliament will resume. Ratu Epeli says they are looking into some issues before making a decision.
