Never manipulate data to suit political agendas says Prasad

Never manipulate data to suit political agendas says Prasad

Never allow your independent institutions for evidentiary national data gathering and analysis be gutted and manipulated to suit political agenda. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad made…
Singh Decent work key to productivity and growth

Singh Decent work key to productivity and growth

When workers are provided with decent work, they are more likely to be productive, motivated, and committed, leading to increased efficiency, innovation and overall economic growth. Employment Minister Agni Deo…
FRCS to ensure taxpayers meet their obligations

FRCS to ensure taxpayers meet their obligations

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) will continue to ensure that all taxpayers meet their obligations, says Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad. “On the tax clearance process there is…
Insufficient help to deal with social problems

Insufficient help to deal with social problems

Fiji Council of Social Services (FCOSS) executive director Vani Catanasiga feels there is insufficient help for families to deal with social problems. Ms Catanasiga told The Fiji Times more family-centric…
From streets to farm

From streets to farm

After spending most of his life on the streets, Naqelesi Tikolevu decided to call it quits. He realised he needed to change a few things in life if he was…
TISI Sangam books meet date

TISI Sangam books meet date

After a hiatus of seven years, the Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam (TISI Sangam Fiji) will hold its annual general meeting on June 11 in Nadi. Police had to intervene…
Youths spend lease money in clubs

Youths spend lease money in clubs

Government is aware that some youths, who are landowners and earn lease money, have been spending it in nightclubs in Suva. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said this was a concern…
Pine dispute

Pine dispute

A landowning unit on Vanua Levu claims Fiji Pine Ltd stopped them from harvesting their own pine trees in Namuka, Macuata. Speaking on behalf of the clan, Waqavesi Bulimualevu told…