News

Misinformation on Gravel extraction a concern

There is a lot of misinformation prevalent about the classification of gravel extraction as an illegal activity, which is concerning.

July 11, 2024 6:27 am
 

Education

We not in business of funding unemployment: HCEF

The Higher Education Commission of Fiji is committed to ensuring that any investment of taxpayers’ dollars is justified and delivers a substantial return on investment for the government.

July 11, 2024 6:13 am
 

News

Fiji Rice receives budget increase

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu raised concerns during the debate on the 2024-2025 Appropriation Bill regarding specific budget allocations for Fiji Rice Limited and Food Processes.

July 11, 2024 6:06 am
 

Court

Man jailed for raping niece

A 48-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Lautoka High Court for repeatedly raping his niece over a year.

July 11, 2024 5:54 am
 

Budget 2024-25

Reducing VAT not an option says Prasad

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad confronted several Independent Members of Parliament today, questioning them about their strategy if VAT were to be reduced from fifteen to nine percent.

July 10, 2024 4:50 pm
 

Budget 2024-25

HECF clarifies 2024/2025 grant status

The Higher Education Commission of Fiji has today clarified that it has neither signed any grant agreement with any higher education institutions nor has it disbursed any grants from the 2024/25 National Budget.

July 10, 2024 4:44 pm
 

Budget 2024-25

Vatukoula strike settlement could set precedence: Usamate

The government’s payments to former Vatukoula gold miners as a strike settlement could set a precedent.

July 10, 2024 4:33 pm
 

Budget 2024-25

AG announces ambitious law reform agenda

Attorney General Graham Leung has announced an ambitious law reform agenda.

July 10, 2024 4:24 pm
 

Budget 2024-25

Vosarogo commends independent MPs backing PM

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo has acknowledged the nine independent members who have shown support to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

July 10, 2024 4:15 pm
 

Parliament

For eight years they hounded me: Prasad

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad stated that for eight years, the previous government hounded him for his alternative budget.

July 10, 2024 3:12 pm
 

News

Ministry strengthens empowerment of indigenous Fijians

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs endeavor to empower indigenous Fijians has been bolstered by an allocation of $3 million for the iTaukei Resource Owners Support and Development Fund.

July 10, 2024 3:07 pm
 

Court

Former FDB officer plea hearing deferred

The Suva Magistrates Court has allowed a former Relationship & Sales Officer of the Fiji Development Bank to take his plea at a later date.

July 10, 2024 3:06 pm

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