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Anish Chand's reporting primarily focuses on local news within Fiji, with a strong emphasis on government announcements and legal policy regulation. Based on the topics covered and themes highlighted in his articles, he is likely to be interested in pitches related to local government initiatives, legal issues affecting businesses or individuals, as well as developments in industries such as tourism and healthcare within Fiji.
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Wellness tourism will play an increasingly important role in Fiji’s visitor economy as travellers look beyond traditional beach holidays for experiences that improve their physical and emotional wellbeing, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 CIDESCO World Congress in Nadi on Saturday, Mr Gavoka said […]
By: ANISH CHAND
The Auditor-General was unable to determine whether $1.25 million in cash-based revenue collected by the Suva City Council was complete, according to findings in the Report on Municipal Councils recently tabled in Parliament. The issue is among several qualification matters identified in the council’s financial statements for the 2020 financial year. The council recorded $4.08 […]
By: ANISH CHAND
The Auditor-General was unable to verify millions of dollars in financial balances at the Nausori Town Council after finding significant gaps in records and supporting documentation covering the 2019 to 2021 financial years. The concerns are detailed in the Report of the Auditor-General on Municipal Councils, recently tabled in Parliament, which records a modified – […]
By: ANISH CHAND
Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry has accused Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka of turning the declaration of Navua as Fiji’s 14th municipality into a campaign stunt. Chaudhry says the FLP acknowledges that Navua residents have waited a long time for town status, but questions whether the necessary groundwork for municipal governance has been completed. “The […]
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will not attend the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau, with Foreign Affairs Minister Sakiasi Ditoka set to represent Fiji. The Forum Leaders Meeting, which is being held in Palau, is expected to be an important platform for Pacific leaders to strengthen regional cooperation and agree on common priorities […]
Weak internal controls at the Tavua Town Council increased the risk of fraud, potential misappropriation of funds and inaccurate financial reporting, according to the Auditor-General’s Report on Municipal Councils recently tabled in Parliament. The Auditor-General issued a modified – qualified opinion on the council’s financial statements covering the 2021 to 2023 financial years. Among the […]
PATIENTS requiring urgent medical treatment at Fiji’s public hospitals cannot be required to make upfront payments or provide guarantees of payment before receiving treatment because they cannot afford the money or are poor, the Supreme Court has ruled in a landmark judgement. The court has ruled in favour of a family whose relative was denied […]
A LEGAL argument that Fiji’s public hospitals cannot demand upfront payment from urgent or poor patients before providing necessary treatment has been accepted by the Supreme Court. Lawyer Niven Padarath advanced the argument while representing Rajesh Chandra, administrator of the estate of his late son, in proceedings against the permanent secretary for Health, Ministry of […]
By: ANISH CHAND
The Constitutional Review Commission’s final report and proposed 2026 Draft Constitution will now go before Cabinet for consideration, following its formal submission to the President today. CRC Chairperson Sevuloni Ratumaiyale Valenitabua presented the Commission’s Review Report on the 2013 Constitution, together with the Draft Constitution of the Republic of Fiji 2026, to President Ratu Naiqama […]
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged Fijians to remain calm following the presentation of the Constitutional Review Commission’s report and recommendations, particularly over its recommendation concerning Fiji’s status as a secular state. Rabuka stressed that the Commission’s recommendations do not represent decisions by the Government, saying Cabinet will now carefully consider the proposals before determining […]
