Tag: Parliament
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FNPF Westin cost surge triggers independent inquiry calls and governance reform
A sharp escalation in the redevelopment cost of the Westin resort has reignited scrutiny of the Fiji National Provident Fund, with opposition MPs in Parliament calling… Read more
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Fiji Parliament Passes Tourism Bill After Heated Fast-Track Debate Under Standing Order 51
The exchange unfolded between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka and Opposition MP Jone Usamate after the Government moved to expedite passage of… Read more
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Fiji Parliament Speaker Pushes for Constitution-Backed Code of Conduct to Tackle MP Attendance
Speaker Jitoko urges Parliament to adopt a formal code of conduct to address MPs’ poor attendance issues, highlighting existing rules’ limitations and stressing his authority’s legal… Read more
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Fiji Parliament Speaker Calls Out MPs for Poor Punctuality and Attendance
Speaker Filimone Jitoko has issued a sharp warning over MPs’ lateness and patchy attendance, saying such patterns threaten the Parliament’s dignity and effectiveness. The call for… Read more
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Fiji Parliament applauds two Fijian-descended women elected to UK and Scottish parliaments
Two women of Fijian descent have made history in overseas legislatures, celebrated by Fiji’s Parliament as trailblazers for the diaspora. Their journeys—from Suva to the UK… Read more
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Fiji Parliament Opens Week as Opposition Targets Fuel Levy, FCCC Pricing Formula, and PPP Worker Payments
Parliament kicks off a weeklong sitting with sharp questions on fuel costs, price-setting rules, and delays to workers’ payments under PPP schemes. Opposition MPs press for… Read more
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Nauru Advances to Naoero as MPs Back Constitutional Amendment Ahead of Referendum
Could a country’s name finally reflect its heritage? Parliament has cleared the path for a renaming, with a nationwide referendum to decide the final outcome—sparking questions… Read more
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Fiji PM Rabuka to table Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2025 in Parliament, vows swift passage
Prime Minister Rabuka has pledged to table the Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2025 at the next Parliament sitting, signaling a push for swift labour reform. Speaking… Read more
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French Polynesian MP urges Paris to release €2m for ice crackdown and nuclear-test compensation
French Polynesia’s anti-drug funding and nuclear-test compensation sit stuck in limbo as a high-stakes budget row unfolds, with ministers pledging rapid action and a vow to… Read more
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FNPF Posts Solid 2025 Revenue but Offshore Investment Caps and Old Act Spark Reform Push
Robust 2025 results for the Fiji National Provident Fund sit alongside warnings of structural risks. Offshore investment limits, a lagging legal overhaul, and unresolved member entitlements… Read more