Maharaj questions continued funding for Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has questioned the continued funding for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, saying it appeared to have become an ongoing programme afte
Tag: Budget 2026 2027
Govt to review Police and RFMF civilian staff pay
The Government will review the salary structure affecting civilian staff working within the Fiji Police Force and Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), following conce
Parliament passes 2026/2027 National Budget
The 2026/2027 National Budget has been passed by Parliament.This means the Bill to appropriate $4.237 billion for the ordinary services of Government for the financial ye
Improved stock monitoring and training will help reduce medicine shortages - Dr Lalabalavu
Following questions by the Opposition on medicine shortage being faced by patients despite a $31.8 million allocation in the 2026-2027 National Budget, Minister
Civil Service Functional Review may include right-sizing - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Functional Review of the Civil Service could include right-sizing as the Government continues efforts to modernise the public serv
Concerns raised over menstrual hygiene funding and voucher delays
Concerns have been raised over delays in the distribution of menstrual hygiene vouchers and reduced funding for the programme, with warnings that girls could miss school
Walesi investigation remains with FICAC - Naivalurua
The investigation into Walesi remains with the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC).Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua told Parli
Opposition question Govt if $600,000 budgeted for JP allowances is enough to cater for 763 JPs
Concerns were raised in Parliament over whether the Ministry of Justice's 2026/2027 National Budget allocation of $600,000 for Justice of the Peace allowances is enough t
Fijian dollar will not be devalued - Immanuel
We will not have any devaluations and public comments of this nature should be made carefully and responsibly.This has been highlighted by Minister for Finance Esrom Imma
Bainivalu challenges Opposition to identify who would lose jobs under proposed civil service cuts
Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu has challenged the Opposition to explain who would lose their jobs if its proposal to reduce Fiji's civil service wer
A responsible Budget must do more - Usamate
While the 2026 2027 National Budget includes some positive initiatives but it doesn't meet the standards it claims.This was highlighted by Opposition MP Jone Usamate whil
Explain where Opposition would cut $1B in govt expenditure - Prof. Prasad
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Professor Biman Prasad has challenged the Opposition to explain where it would cut $1 billion in government expendit
We can't tax tourism industry to support another industry - Koya
Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya has questioned why the government has imposed a 5 percent Tourism Service Tax on the tourism sector to support another industry.While opposing t
Ro Filipe defends infrastructure spending and $12.5B debt
The Government has defended its record spending on roads, bridges and water infrastructure, saying the 2026/2027 National Budget will deliver safer transport links, mo
Tikoduadua says Fiji's military must never again enter politics as Govt strengthens civilian control
Defence Minister Pio Tikoduadua says Fiji's military must never again become involved in politics, stressing that its role is to serve the people and protect democracy, n
Education Ministry reviewing yellow card bus subsidy after excessive claims
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says the Ministry is reviewing expenditure under the yellow card bus fare subsidy after notable excessive claims by bus companies, w
Diaspora Policy to strengthen ties with Fijians overseas - Qereqeretabua
The Government will implement Fiji's Diaspora Policy in the new financial year to strengthen engagement with Fijians living overseas, improve consular services and encour
It is an irresponsible budget from an oversized cabinet in an overspending Government - Opposition MP Sharma
The 2026-2027 National Budget is an irresponsible budget from an oversized Cabinet in an overspending Government. This has been stated by Opposition Member of Parliame
Keep harvesting despite low cane price - Viam Pillay
Opposition MP Viam Pillay says the Government's guaranteed cane price of $85 per tonne is no longer enough to cover the cost of growing and harvesting sugar cane, leaving
Years of accumulated neglect have affected Fiji's diplomatic properties overseas - Ditoka
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka says years of neglect have affected Fiji's diplomatic properties overseas, and restoring them now comes at
$4B worth of illicit drugs circulating in Fiji over 3 years - Naivalurua
With more than $4 billion worth of illicit drugs circulating in Fiji over the past three years, Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua has highlighted