We do not have the financial headroom to respond to shocks - Naidu
If we continue as we are, based on World Bank and International Monetary Fund numbers, Fiji will hit a debt to GDP ratio at 100 percent in 10 years. While speaking at
Author: Vijay Narayan
Fiscal Review Committee recommending VAT increase not greater than 15% and removal of zero VAT rating on basic items
It cannot be business as usual, we are recommending VAT to increase to no greater than 15 percent but there will be re-targeted support for the poorer people. That is
Water supply only for 6 hours a day for people in Lami-Suva-Nausori areas
Many people are raising serious concerns about water disruptions continuing with supply only being promised for 6 hours a day. Calls are being made to the Water Author
A brighter future for Fiji requires us to be united and move away from division – PM
A brighter future for our nation requires our communities to be united and move away from divisions, and we all know what those divisions have done to us. This was Pri
It seems there is a political witch-hunt – Sayed-Khaiyum
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is claiming that it seems there is a political witch-hunt in respect to a number of matters. Sayed-Khaiyum made the commen
We are focused on having a very successful summit – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says as the Prime Minister has said, all the final details relating to the total expenses and spons
Water supply on the agenda in the National Economic Summit
Discussions are expected to be held on the short and long term goals regarding our water infrastructure when the National Economic Summit gets underway today. Accordin
World Bank Report recommends increased single rate of VAT, changes to personal income and corporate tax, reduce tax incentives and expand customs and excise tax regimes
The World Bank technical analysis is recommending the broad application of an increased, single rate of VAT for Fiji in the latest Public Expenditure Review Report. It
Suva Taxi Association concerned about the high number of taxi drivers getting robbed and assaulted
Serious concerns are being raised by the Suva Taxi Association regarding the high number of taxi drivers getting robbed and assaulted daily. President of the Suva Taxi
PM appoints new WAF Board
Prime Minister and Public Enterprises Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says in consultation with the Minister for Public Works, he has appointed six highly experienced professio
Who are the sponsors of the National Economic Summit - Chaudhry
Who are the sponsors of the National Economic Summit as the danger in not disclosing the names is that such sponsorships could be perceived as political donations made to
$360,000 is only an estimated budget for the Economic Summit, there is $150,000 in financial sponsorship - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka reiterates that the estimated budget of $360,000 for the National Economic Summit is only an estimate, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Mi
Chaudhry asks Govt to release full details of $0.5 million each allocated for Girmit and Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says following the Prime Minister’s comments that he had to make it very clear to all ministers to cut down on costs, L
PM is entitled to express an opinion and I respect that – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is entitled to express an opinion on the National Economic Sum
Police will not comment on the high profile cases sent to the Office of the DPP for a decision
Due to the nature and complexity of the high profile cases, the Fiji Police Force will not be releasing information directly on the facts of each case as the matter is st
Fiji Airways to start flying to Canberra from July and two new A350s are coming
Fiji Airways has today announced it will start flying to Australia’s Capital, Canberra from July this year, get two new A350s later this year and also sponsor the
President suspends DPP Christopher Pryde
President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has written to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde to advise him of his suspension and that a Tribunal will be appoi
AG had summoned DPP regarding alleged 30-45 minute conversation with Sayed-Khaiyum
Following the suspension of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde, the Attorney General, Siromi Turaga has come out and alleged that Pryde spent about 30
Is the $360,000 allocation for the National Economic Summit justified?
Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad says the $360,000 allocated for the National Economic Summit is the total budgeted amount and that does not mean all will be
Police yet to confirm details regarding file sent for assessment of charges against Rabuka and Ditoka
Police are yet to confirm the details in relation to a file sent through to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for assessment of the evidence and recommend
DPPs Office assesses police dockets for suspected charges for Rabuka, Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum, Qiliho, Ditoka and Saneem
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has today provided an update on high profile dockets currently under consideration by the office which includes suspecte