Assistant Commissioner of Police Administration Meli Sateki has defended the integrity of the force amid parliamentary concerns over internal affairs cases and misconduct allegations.
5 days ago
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Talei Matairakula
Officials are seeking clearer separation of public health oversight and technical responsibilities for rural water and sanitation systems.
6 days ago
An Independent MP has questioned whether development grants are being distributed fairly after figures revealed major differences in provincial allocations.
A parliamentary committee has been told that funding requests totalling $12 million have been received, far above the current allocation.
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The Office of the Prime Minister told a parliamentary committee that financial records for the Prime Minister’s Disaster Fund are maintained by the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development.
Officials say compliance notices would be issued before any penalties are considered.
03 Jun
Kaneta Naimatau
The committee found that civil servants with workplace grievances currently rely on mechanisms available through the PSC.
Committee urges stronger communication as concerns persist over favouritism, opaque recruitment processes, and uneven salary placement.
Officials urge Parliament to include provincial networks in the Public Health Amendment Bill to strengthen service delivery and disaster response in rural and maritime Fiji.
02 Jun
iTaukei Affairs Ministry warns vague wording could confuse villagers, urging clearer definitions before penalties and enforcement powers are applied.