Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad will give a statement on the controversial matter regarding the $360,000 budget for the National Economic Summit when he returns from the United States.

The suspension of Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde is unacceptable.

The Ministry of i-Taukei Affairs has requested the Chiefly Island of Bau to provide the catering budget for the three-day Great Council of Chiefs meeting this May.

The cost of the yet-to-be-finished Lautoka Swimming Pool has escalated from the initial budgeted amount of $2 million to $12.6 million.

The continuation of the current dry weather situation is posing a significant water supply challenge.

This afternoon, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated that the decision to suspend Director of Public Prosecution Christopher Pryde was made a long time ago.

The Leader of the Opposition has labelled government plans to spend $360,000 for the upcoming National Economic Summit as “extravagant” and “irresponsible”.

Former Prime Minister and Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry claims this is the third time that Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has ruffled the Prime Minister’s feathers.

There is a lack of interest and understanding in technical and vocational education and training programs, which remains a challenge.

Liga Gukisuva, a well-known radio host, public relations expert, and marketing expert, passed away earlier this week, leaving behind a legacy of admiration and respect.

Creating opportunities for personal and professional growth in the tourism industry is critical to ensuring workers not only have a job but also a long-term career, stresses Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he will speak with Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad about being realistic about government spending.