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FijiFirst Deregistration Marks End of Founders Bainimarama and Sayed-Khaiyum’s Political Journey
The dissolution of the political party FijiFirst has resulted in a bitter conclusion to the political careers of its founders, Voreqe Bainimarama and Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Jioji… Read more
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“Business Magnates Offer to Clear $701,680 Debt of FijiFirst, Sparks Fear of Political Influence”
Former FijiFirst party member and Opposition MP, Mosese Bulitavu, recently revealed that some major businesspersons expressed an interest in settling the $701,680 debt of FijiFirst. While… Read more
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Fiji Public Service Association Strike Nears Resolution After Fruitful Negotiations
The strike led by over 100 members of the Fiji Public Service Association (FPSA) which had disrupted various services, including post offices and manual telephone exchanges,… Read more
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Martin Iakoba: First from Rabi Island to Win Prestigious Baton of Honour at Fiji Police Force Ceremony
Martin Iakoba, a native of Rabi Island, was recently awarded the Baton of Honour in recognition of his exceptional performance as the best recruit of Batch… Read more
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Drug Peddlers Use Government Plates for Illegal Trade Amidst Launch of Fiji’s Counter Narcotics Strategy
There has been a recent development in the illegal drug trade. The Fiji Police Force disclosed that both authentic and fake Government number plates are being… Read more
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FijiFirst Deregistered as Political Party, MPs to Serve as Independents After Constitution Flaw
The Opposition caucus in the Parliament will continue functioning as independent MPs following the deregistration of FijiFirst as a political party. The decision means they will… Read more
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Fiji Corrections Service Laments Exclusion from National Drug Strategy Despite Rising Drug Offender Population
A worrying gap exists in the national strategy against drugs, mainly due to the lack of focus and resources on the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS). While… Read more
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“Paul Heath Sworn in as New Justice of Appeal at Fiji’s Court of Appeal”
The judiciary in Fiji has expanded with the induction of Paul Heath. He took on his new role as Justice of Appeal of the Court of… Read more
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Fiji Government Increases Budget Allocation for Sugarcane Growers, Anticipates Record Cane Price in 2023 Season
The Chief Executive Officer of Sugarcane Growers Fund, Raj Sharma, has acknowledged the budget allocation by the government as a fair increase. The government has assigned… Read more
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Driver Charged with Dangerous Driving Resulting in Child’s Death Released on Bail
Ashneel Sahil Deo, the driver accused of causing a fatal accident involving a five-year-old boy on the Lekutu-Nabouwalu Highway in Bua, was granted bail under strict… Read more
