Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has said that the appointment of the new ministers and assistant ministers is going to be funded from the current 2024/2025 budget.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has acknowledged the support from his coalition partners, National Federation Party and SODELPA as six independent Members of Parliament took their oath as minister and assistant minister today.

Newly appointed Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua, has identified the fight against drugs as a critical issue requiring urgent attention.

Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa has resumed his duties.

A $1.5m Fiji Corrections Services Northern Division Headquarters is expected to improve operations for staff and support rehabilitation efforts for inmates at the Vaturekuka Correction Facility.

The Water Authority of Fiji has commenced the search for a new Chief Executive Officer to build on the progress achieved under the leadership of Dr Amit Chanan.

The Fiji National Provident Fund will hold its annual member forums next month.

The Fiji Labour Party and Dialogue Fiji have expressed disappointment with the Prime Minister’s move to appoint new ministers and assistant ministers.

An eyewitness in a case of interest currently being investigated by police in Malolo in Nadi has made claims leading up to the incident.

This morning, the coalition government swore in seven members of Parliament from the Bloc of Nine to ministerial and assistant minister positions.

Former leader of the Social Democratic Liberal Party Viliame Gavoka has expressed confidence in the future of the Coalition Government.

Police are at a crime scene in Malolo in Nadi this hour after two bodies were discovered in a home.