FRCS CEO resigns
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO, Mark Dixon has resigned, and this will take effect on the 31st of this month. The FRCS Board says Dixon will return to Australia
Author: Vijay Narayan
Why CWM laundry is being taken from Suva to a private contractor in Nadi for years, FRA spends millions of tax dollars with no strategic plan and priority list - Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there is no escaping when talking about the government debt as out of a budget of $4.3 billion
Former Fijian citizen allegedly stabbed to death by her husband during a domestic altercation in Santa Rosa
There has been an unfortunate death of a former Fijian citizen who was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband during a domestic altercation in Santa Rosa. Through P
16 people charged with a total of 55 counts of sexual offences in June
16 people have been charged with a total of 55 counts of sexual offences for the month of June this year. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says there
Remain calm and do not be swayed - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says people should remain calm and not be swayed by a 50 page letter circulating on social media calling on the Republic of Fiji Military
Seeto’s criticism about civil servants laid back attitude is an extremely generalized statement – PS Civil Service
Permanent Secretary for Civil Service, Parmesh Chand says Investment Fiji Chair, Jenny Seeto’s criticism about civil servants laid back attitude and drastic change
Tertiary education free for all students who get places for higher education under the Fiji Scholarship Scheme
Tertiary education will be free for all students who get places for higher education and agree to the bond service. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Pr
New revenue reforms in the budget projected to raise a further $596.4 million in taxes
Based on the new revenue reforms announced in the 2023/2024 National Budget, the tax revenue projection takes into account 25 additional tax revenue of around $596.4 mill
CFL in regular contact with the family of the deceased and two other victims after the tragic ferris wheel accident
Communications Fiji Limited states that CFL is in regular contact with the family of the deceased and the two other victims recovering in hospital after the tragic ferris
Prof. Prasad to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan tonight
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8 tonight. Professor Prasad's int
CFL confirms amusement ride incident at Fiji Showcase
Communications Fiji Limited confirms that it has had an unfortunate incident this afternoon at Fiji Showcase 2023 where a 21-year-old woman has passed away while 2 others
Govt focuses on increasing and diversifying competency-based training grants
Government will increase and diversify competency-based training grants, known as Micro Qualifications, through tertiary institutes and private sectors with training faci
FNPF employer employee contributions to be restored from 1st Jan 2024
The FNPF rates will be reverted to pre-COVID rates of 10 percent employer and 8 percent employee contribution, effective from 1st January 2024. Deputy Prime Minister a
Social pensions increase and 1,500 FNPF pensioners who had their rates reduced will also be covered
People at the age of 70 years and above, who are on the social pension system, will receive a 25% increase in allowances while those between 65 to 69 years will receive a
Free education to continue, ‘Back to School Support’ of $200 per child for students from early childhood to Year 13 for 2024
Free education and transport assistance for Early Childhood Education, primary and secondary school students will continue with a total funding allocation of more than $1
$650 million TELS debt to be forgiven, bond service to be implemented and a new Fijian Scholarship Scheme to be announced
The $650 million TELS debt will be forgiven and graduates will have to enter into a bond service which will be years of study multiplied by 1.5. While announcing this
VAT to increase to 15% for items that are not zero rated
Get ready to tighten your belts as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has announced some stringent measures in the 2023/2024 National
Police investigating a leaked unsourced seditious document
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua has today confirmed that Police are investigating a leaked unsourced seditious document being circulated on social media. The
It won’t be “business as usual” - Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says this will be the first budget of the Coalition Government and it won’t be “business as usual.†While delivering
Budget focus on revenue reforms, health, education, skills training, VAT, expenditure and increased social welfare benefits for aged citizens - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says some of the key initiatives for the 2023/2024 National Budget are VAT to be made simpler than before and the total government expendi
PM to deliver national address at 7pm tonight
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka will deliver a national address at 7pm tonight. Rabuka will talk about issues of national importance ahead of the upcoming budget on Fr