News

Bala will not be referred to Privileges Committee

Parliament Speaker Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says he has reviewed and assessed the evidence provided by Opposition MP Parveen Bala on the claims made by him against Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad in July.

September 15, 2023 12:37 pm
 

News

Parliament passes the High Court Amendment Bill 2023

Fiji no longer has an Anti-Corruption Division High Court and Magistrates Court.

September 15, 2023 6:07 am
 

News

Parliament approves to decrease sessions

Parliament has granted approval to amend and shorten the sitting days for this month and November.

September 13, 2023 3:03 pm
 

Parliament

Investigation possible if warranted: Prasad

Minister of Finance, Professor Biman Prasad disclosed in Parliament yesterday that the Government could conduct an inquiry into the refurbishment of the Prime Minister’s official residence in 2017 and 2018, if the opposition requires.

September 13, 2023 6:08 am
 

News

Media Council formation to set the stage for self-governance

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications Manoa Kamikamica has announced the impending establishment of a Media Council, signaling a move toward self-regulation within Fiji’s media industry.

September 12, 2023 4:33 pm
 

News

AG withdraws Heritage Bill 2023

Attorney General Siromi Turaga has withdrawn the Heritage Bill 2023 that was tabled in parliament today after a strong debate.

September 12, 2023 4:15 pm
 

Business

Ministry focuses on sustainable tourism framework

The Ministry of Tourism is taking a two-phase approach to develop Fiji’s sustainable tourism framework.

September 12, 2023 4:07 pm
 

Parliament

$3.5 million spent on former PM’s official residence

Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad highlighted that the renovations made to the former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama’s official residence in 2017 and 2018 cost the government a total of $3.5 million.

September 12, 2023 12:53 pm
 

Parliament

Concerns raised against MPs reviewing own benefits

Opposition MP Premila Kumar raised concerns about the ethics of having members of parliament review salaries and benefits.

September 12, 2023 6:06 am
 

Parliament

Government must admit its mistake says Usamate

Opposition MPs think the government made an error by putting money into MPs’ accounts without the Parliament’s approval.

September 12, 2023 5:53 am
 

News

Government appeals against court order related to Grace Road

The government has taken steps to appeal a court order that bars the deportation of Daniel Jung Young Kim, the President of Grace Road in Fiji.

September 11, 2023 4:55 pm
 

Business

Government to support cane farmers amidst economic challenges

There may be an inevitable, gradual increase in the production costs of sugar due to general inflation in the coming days.

September 11, 2023 4:16 pm

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