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Fiji · FijiPrime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says his decision to reinstate Aseri Radrodro as Education Minister was merely a matter of “applying the principle of the law”. He said he did not make public the three-month “yellow card” suspension because it was a decision he made as Head of Government, and he only informed those closely associated to the issue. “But I’ve done the same with other former ministers when I was Prime Minister in the last term, and t…See the Story
PM pays tribute to fallen heroes
Anzac Day · FijiLest we forget. Members of the disciplined forces, diplomatic corps, past and serving military personnel and their families gathered at the Military Cemetery in Suva yesterday morning for the Anzac Day Dawn Service. The service commemorates the lives of gallant Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women, and to reflect on the contributions by those who displayed great courage, discipline and self-sacrifice in choosing a life of service to t…See the Story
Fallen heroes remembered on Anzac Day
Fiji · FijiSocial Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) says it remains steadfast in its commitment to the Coalition Government and its mission to serve the Fijian people. The statement followed the reinstatement of Aseri Radrodro as Education Minister. The recently appointed SODELPA leader was sworn-in by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere at the State House yesterday in the presence of his wife, Saniana, and family members. Mr Radrodro was dismissed by Prime…See the Story
SODELPA stands firm in Coalition support
Fiji · FijiFormer SODELPA party leader Viliame Gavoka will remain a Deputy Prime Minister. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said in an interview, the decision was his prerogative. “When it comes to Cabinet and the position of Deputy Prime Minister, I decide,” Mr Rabuka said. “So, Honourable Gavoka will remain as Deputy Prime Minister.” Mr Gavoka told this newspaper he was not informed. SODELPA general secretary Viliame Takayawa said he, too, was not informed…See the Story
‘Gavoka will remain a Deputy PM’
Fiji · FijiPrime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says his decision to reinstate Aseri Radrodro as Education Minister was merely a matter of “applying the principle of the law”. He said he did not make public the three-month “yellow card” suspension because it was a decision he made as Head of Government, and he only informed those closely associated to the issue. “But I’ve done the same with other former ministers when I was Prime Minister in the last term, and t…See the Story
Back from a ‘Yellow card’ | PM reinstates Aseri after suspension
Economy · FijiFiji needs an education system that is relevant to a 21st century economy, says Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Biman Prasad. Speaking at the Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants Annual Congress 2024 at Shangri-la Resort in Nadroga, Mr Prasad said this was imperative as the nation continues to deal with critical health issues such as NCDs and domestic violence. These two issues, he said carried poor record and the scourge of drugs …See the Story
Education system relevant for 21st century needed: Prasad
Fiji · FijiThe psychiatric evaluation report of suspended schoolteacher Kishore Kumar, who is accused of making false claims against Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua, revealed he has a mental condition called schizoaffective disorder. Acting Chief Magistrate Josaia Waqaivolavola made an order on April 3 that Mr Kumar undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Mr Kumar, who faces a charge of indecently annoying a person and criminal intimi…See the Story
Report: Accused diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder
Fiji · FijiAn expatriate worker who comes to work in Fiji will be covered under the Employment Relations Act. This was highlighted by Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations mediator Tomasi Keni at a minimum wage review public consultation in Ba this week. Mr Keni was responding to a query from Dayal Steels Ltd general manager Anul Sharan after admitting the company had to pay $40,000 in medical fees for an expatriate at ASPEN Hospita…See the Story