Government MP Professor Biman Prasad has defended the coalition government’s economic policies, saying borrowing and tax reforms were essential to fund development and improve public services.

Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya has called for stronger safeguards to protect the independence of public institutions.

Parliament staffs have been urged to remain united and focused as they prepare for the final stretch of the current parliamentary term, with the Secretary-General to Parliament calling on the team to make the period ahead the most successful yet.

Tomasi Tunabuna has been appointed as the new Minister for Agriculture.

The Ministry of Public Works has used close to $2.5 million in constructing and upgrading roads.

The government and the opposition may work in bipartisanship to deal with important economic and investment strategies for the benefit of the country.

The Cinematographic Film Amendment Bill 2025 will be debated in Parliament next week, aiming to introduce a parental guidance rating for films suitable for children aged between six and 12.

Independent Member of Parliament Rinesh Sharma believes that there are things in the Constitution that need to be changed.

Parliament will stand prorogued from Monday, 16 December until the Opening on Monday, 24 February 2025.

The number of illegal immigrants in Fiji jumped from 4709 in January 2023 to 8000 at present, raising serious concerns for the Department of Immigration.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad says Fiji is still on the European Union’s Blacklist for being a non-cooperative tax jurisdiction.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed his appreciation for the support he received from his two coalition partners ahead of nominating the new president, emphasizing the significance of coalition unity within the country’s governance.