The government and the Opposition has agreed that the railway system is a cheaper mode of transporting canes to the various mills.

Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has defended his decision not to accept Selina Kuruleca as his Permanent Secretary.

The recent passing of the new budget by Parliament has garnered a positive response from representatives of Vanua Korolevu on Serua Island, as they welcome the introduction of allowances for Turaga ni Yavusa’s or tribe leaders.

iTaukei who are citizens of another country but are registered in the Vola ni Kawa Bula can now return to Fiji without the hassle of obtaining a permit or Visa.

Women will no longer be required to change their names on birth certificates when registering to Vote.

The increase in excise tax on alcohol and tobacco (five percent) and carbonated and sugar products indicates government’s intent to tackle the non-communicable disease crisis in Fiji.

Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu revealed in Parliament that the Coalition Government is bringing back the village improvement scheme after a lapse of 15 years.

Work is in progress with the Attorney General’s Office to regulate the sale of industrial glue.

The Drua Incubator Partnership and Project Coordinator at the Prime Minister’s Office Krishan Pratap has reiterated the importance of aligning initiatives and projects related to climate change with Fiji’s Climate Change Act.

The Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2023 has been passed in the parliament.

The estimated value of transactions suspected to be tainted and linked to predicate criminal offences and tax evasion last year was $252 million.

Parliament passed the Water Resource Tax (budget amendment) Bill 2023 this morning.