Parliament

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has hit back at Opposition Leader Sitiveni Rabuka in parliament today.

The Correction Service Amendment Bill 2019 states that prisoners for whom non-parole period are fixed will have to serve the entire term of the non-parole period.

Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has labelled the Opposition as hypocrites.

Minister for Women Mereseini Vuniwaqa shared her thoughts in parliament on the Facebook post made by Opposition MP Lenora Qereqeretabua in September.

The President’s speech clearly portrays the government’s disrespect for the President and all Fijians.

An amendment to the Land Transport Act is needed before any decision on bus fare rates can come into effect.

There have been more calls for resignations in Parliament today with Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete giving reasons on why almost all members of Opposition should quit.

Minister of Infrastructure Jone Usamate challenged Opposition MP to carry out a thorough fact check before making any accusation in Parliament.

Opposition MP Simione Rasova has claimed in parliament that the proposed Kava Council in the Kava Industry Bill desires to extract the much-needed tax and levy of the FijiFirst government.

Landowners have been paid over $4.3 million dollars in royalty for mineral extraction.

The government has introduced a Bill to remove parole eligibility for people convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Leader of Government in Parliament Inia Seruiratu has called on SODELPA MP’s to ask their Leader Sitiveni Rabuka to step down.