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When Accused Holds Purse Strings: Why Biman Prasad Cannot Credibly Deliver Fiji’s Budget. Constitution, Corruption, and Command: Can the Military Stay Silent under s131 and listen to Prasad delivering BUDGET?
Fiji Leaks
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June 21, 2025
Constitution, Corruption, and Command: Can the Military Stay Silent While Biman Delivers the Budget? Fiji is now facing a serious constitutional contradiction: A Minister for Finance credibly implicated for lying in his statutory declarations in...
On 11th International Yoga Day, Uttarakhand CM Dhami Launches State’s First Yoga Policy, Announces Spiritual Economic Zones In Garhwal And Kumaon
News24
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June 21, 2025
The summer capital of Uttarakhand, Bhararisain, witnessed a historic moment on Friday as Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami officially launched the state’s first Yoga Policy on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day. He declared,...
“Rogue” rental services
The Fiji Times
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June 23, 2025
Fiji’s consumer watchdog has renewed warning to members of the public relating to rental car services following receipt of what it describes as serious complaints of aggressive and unethical behaviour by rogue rental car companies. While the...
Yoga is now part of Fiji and belongs to all of us – Prof. Prasad
Fijivillage
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Yoga is now part of Fiji and belongs to all of us – Prof. Prasad In the early morning at Suva’s Grand Pacific Hotel, yoga mats stretched across the ground as people of all races, ages, and backgrounds came together to mark the International Day of...
PAC demands answers on financial reports
FBC News
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June 21, 2025
[Source: Parliament of the Republic of Fiji/ Facebook] The iTaukei Affairs Board is under scrutiny for failing to submit its financial reports for the past 16 years. Public Accounts Committee Chair Esrom Immanuel questioned the board’s finance...
FIJI Water backs PM’s Business Awards
FBC News
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June 20, 2025
Source: Supplied FIJI Water has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting business excellence in Fiji by returning as the Supreme Award sponsor for the 2025 Prime Minister’s International Business Awards. The event, organised by Investment Fiji,...
Navtarang/Sargam Fiji Showcase Dhamaka Show promises big fun, prizes and community vibes
Fijivillage
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Navtarang/Sargam Fiji Showcase Dhamaka Show promises big fun, prizes and community vibes Following last year smashing success, people can expect a bigger and better Fiji Showcase experience during Navtarang/Sargam Dhamaka Show tomorrow. Navtarang...
Yoga pushes back against Fiji’s health crisis
FBC News
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[Source: Ministry of Finance, Fiji] Yoga is more than movement; it is a response to rising stress, poor mental health, and inactivity in Fiji and beyond. Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad delivered the said message...
Fiji in much ‘stronger position’
The Fiji Times
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June 20, 2025
FIJI is in a much stronger position to weather the impacts of a global economic slowdown, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Professor Biman Prasad. Speaking ahead of the 2025-2026 budget announcement, Prof Prasad said the...
472 Fijians left the country in May for employment purposes
The Fiji Times
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June 20, 2025
802 Fijians departed from Fiji for a period between 1- 5 years, out of this 802, 472 Fijians left for employment purposes, the Fiji Bureau of Statistics has stated. 162 Fijians left Fiji for a period more than 5 years or permanently in May. 612...
Piva inviting families to bring the children to Fiji Showcase 2025
Fijivillage
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Piva the Brazilian juggler is inviting families to bring their children to Fiji Showcase 2025 where it is Lenyes Saturday. His first show has just started on the Lenyes Internal Entertainment Stage with the second one at 6.30 tonight. Your browser...
Fiji rated ‘systematic rights violator’ in global ITUC index
The Fiji Times
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June 19, 2025
Fiji has been given a rating of four in the 2025 International Trades Union Congress (ITUC) Global Rights Index, denoting the country has systematic violations of rights. The ITUC states this ranking is based on a number of laws and legislations...
IMF urges Fiji to cut debt, tighten monetary policy amid economic imbalances
The Fiji Times
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June 20, 2025
The International Monetary Fund has stated Fiji’s fiscal and monetary policies should focus on addressing macroeconomic imbalances. This is stated in its latest assessment dated June 20 after the conclusion of the Article IV consultation with...
Police Budget Boost Expected
Fiji Sun
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June 22, 2025
Minister for Finance Biman Prasad. Photo: Parliament of Fiji The Fiji Police Force can expect good news in the upcoming 2025-2026 National Budget this week. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Biman Prasad made the remarks on Saturday...
Byrne works on players’ clarity ahead of July tests
Fijivillage
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Players’ clarity is one of the main areas that Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne is working on with his management as they try to prepare the team in the best way possible for the upcoming July tests series against the Wallabies and...
Museum marks birthday
The Fiji Times
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June 23, 2025
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says the Fiji Museum is a living archive and testimony to Fiji’s identity and a powerful tool for social cohesion, understanding and unity. While officiating at the museum’s 70th anniversary celebration on...
Sports tourism boost
The Fiji Times
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June 23, 2025
The remote and picturesque islands of Yasawa has witnessed the potential of a new era for sports tourism in Fiji. Last month, the Grassroots Fiji Nacula 7s, a Fiji Sports Council initiative, brought together talented local rugby teams,...
Fiji Showcase aims to attract 100,000 people
Fijivillage
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Fiji Showcase 2025 aims to attract 100,000 people this year with early bird specials, new entertainers, striking rides, and new exhibitors. This has been highlighted by the Communications Fiji Limited's General Manager, Charles Taylor during a...
Prime Minister Marape reinforces PNG's commitment at MSG
RNZ
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June 23, 2025
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, arrived Sunday in Suva, Fiji, to attend the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders' Summit. Photo: Supplied Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, arrived Sunday in Suva, Fiji, to...
Huge turnout on day 1 of Fiji Showcase 2025, day 2 starts at 10am
Fijivillage
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People turned up in large numbers on day 1 of Fiji Showcase 2025 to witness the amazing entertainment that was lined up tonight on the Vodafone External Entertainment Stage as well as the Telecom Internal Entertainment stage. 2024 World Hip Hop...