Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has said that the 2018-2019 National Budget is set to be the widest reaching and most inclusive national budget in Fijian history.
In a statement, Sayed-Khaiyum says many of the landmark programmes and allocations announced last year in the 2017‑2018 National Budget will be expanded, alongside a slate of new programmes and funding priorities that will have a direct and powerful impact on the lives of every Fijian.
He says this budget will be like all of the others, totally focused on the prudent management and growth of the Fijian economy.
The Minister for Economy says it will also be people focused, as all of the budgets have been, especially assisting the vulnerable members of our society.
Sayed-Khaiyum says the hallmark of the FijiFirst Government has always been the consistent and sound management of the nation’s finances, and that has set Fiji up to achieve the longest running period of economic expansion in our history.
He adds that means there are more resources at our disposal than ever before, and that is going to lead to some very exciting new policies and allocations in the upcoming budget.
The 2018‑2019 National Budget is set for announcement on the 22nd of this month.
