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.

Speaker of Parliament and Turaga na Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has been elected as Fiji’s next President.

A Parliament Speakers Debate has been set for next Tuesday.

Parliament will sit later this month to appoint the President.

Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has highlighted the significant economic impact of flooding in Rakiraki, which cost the business community approximately $300,000 in 2022.

The Local Government Ministry is working with the Ministry of Public Works to develop plans to upgrade urban infrastructure.

Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, has raised alarm over Fiji’s increasing drug crisis, urging the nation to prepare for the escalating threat.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the government has nothing to do with the appointment of Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption Commissioner.

The Wairabetia project in Lautoka which was approved for lease in 2017 has now reached completion.