30 articles tagged "public"
People in Tavua are raising concerns about the need to review the Explosives Act, improve transport services for people with disabilities, and enhance police safety during drug-related operations. During the Fijian
Questions have been raised on why the salaries and allowances of Members of Parliament were increased and whether there will be another pay rise if the government is re-elected. Paul Seforana raised this concern du
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has today confirmed that he will attend this week’s Fiji Media Association “Meet the Public and the Press†Town Hall meetings in the Western Division. These events will take place
Building on the successful town hall forums held in Savusavu and Labasa in July 2025, the Fiji Media Association will have two new “Meet the Public and the Press†Town Hall meetings in the Western Division. These
The Cabinet has endorsed 11 public holidays for 2026. This includes New Year’s Day, which falls on Thursday, Good Friday, which will be celebrated on the 3rd of April, Easter Saturday, which falls on the 4th of A
Serious questions are being raised about the competence of our doctors as a man claims his spinal injuries were missed at a public hospital and only detected later through a private scan and MRI two years after his acci
Residents in Labasa are voicing growing concerns over frequent power outages, which have become a regular occurrence — especially on Sundays. Labasa Town Council Chair Paul Jaduram raised the issue during the Fij
A resident of Savusavu has raised concerns about individuals living in Public Rental Board flats who earn more than $500 a week. While speaking during the Fijian Media Association Meet the Public and the Press Town
A man who has been living with HIV for the past 18 years is calling on the government to appoint a dedicated doctor to care for people living with HIV in the Northern Division. While speaking at the Fijian Media As
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there should be no excuse for drug shortages at any health facility, and he will be taking up concerns raised in Labasa about the continued lac
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Residents of Savusavu are raising serious concerns about the town not having a sewerage system, with some pointing to a 20-year delay in addressing the issue. This was raised by Savusavu resident Aren Nunnink durin
Thousands of people around the world had a minute of silence during the Fijian Media Association Meet the Public and the Press last night to pay tribute to a pioneer in Fijian music, George 'Fiji' Veikoso, who passed aw
As serious concerns are being raised about a compromised Fiji Police Force, including the newly formed Narcotics Bureau, Acting Police Commissioner Aporosa Lutunauga has confirmed that they are in the process of cleanin
Indecent insulting or annoying any female, rape, and indecent assault remain the top three reported sexual offences in the Northern Division, with 203 cases in 2022, 157 cases in 2023, and 132 cases last year. This
People are urged to come with their concerns to the Fijian Media Association Meet the Public and the Press forum in Labasa tonight after a packed out session in Savusavu where people asked direct questions to the govern
9 tonnes of marijuana with a street value of $79 million was uprooted across the country, and 4.9kg of methamphetamine worth $2.4 million was seized by Police between March and May this year. This was revealed by A
People in Savusavu and Labasa are invited to attend the historic Town Hall Fijian Media Association Meet the Public and the Press forums featuring senior cabinet and government officials in Savusavu tonight and in Labas
As Public Service Commission Chairman, Luke Rokovada confirms that they are investigating alleged racist remarks made by Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs, Jone Navakamocea on his social media page, Deputy Prime M
Public Service Commission Chairman, Luke Rokovada has announced that Berenado Kolinio Daveta is the new Permanent Secretary for Policing, while Aliki Vuli Salusalu is the Permanent Secretary for Immigration. Rokova
