Leaders must take first step on pay cuts and cost-saving – Nalumisa

Leaders must take the first step in implementing cost-saving measures.

Minister for Housing and Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has stressed this in relation to the proposed 20 percent pay cut for Ministers, Assistant Ministers and Members of Parliament.

This comes after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced that the pay reduction will be put forward, subject to Parliamentary approval.

Nalumisa says the move is part of the government’s broader cost-cutting efforts.

He says the decision is necessary as part of efforts to manage current challenges, adding that the government must be prudent and smart in how it handles resources moving forward.

Nalumisa also indicated that similar measures may be encouraged across other sectors.

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Nalumisa adds that with uncertainty over how long the current crisis will last, institutions must remain open, responsible and proactive in managing their finances.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has also announced that the Government will provide direct relief to bus operators to ensure fares remain stable and the Government will also subsidise diesel costs for Energy Fiji Limited to ensure stable and uninterrupted power supply across the country, keeping our homes, businesses, and essential services running.