This is not an election budget - Kamikamica
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Manoa Kamikamica says this is not an election budget but one that addresses the nation's key challenges, provides re
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Opposition MP Kumar questions how Budget can be called responsible as debt rises
Opposition Member of Parliament Premila Kumar has criticised the 2026-2027 National Budget, claiming the Government’s fiscal strategy has resulted in rising debt,
Seruiratu calls for end to school levies and return of TELS
Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu is calling on the government to remove provisions that allow schools to collect funds from students, saying they place an unnecessary
We must learn to live within our means - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the 2026-2027 National Budget is for discipline, as we must learn to live within our means and the government recognises that the road
Fiji's economy is too important to be politicised - Dialogue Fiji Executive Director
Fiji's economy is simply too important to be politicised, and the objective should never be to defend economic policy but to get economic policy right, according to Dialo
It should not take a crisis for Govt to remember the private sector - Maharaj
It should not take a crisis or a challenging economic environment for the Government to remember the private sector and the importance of the private sector.That was the
Dr Hasmukh Lal welcomes Budget reforms to strengthen workforce training
Oceania Education and Technology Solutions Founder, Group CEO and Managing Director Dr. Hasmukh Lal has welcomed the major progressive decision to revert 60 perc
Immanuel defends Budget, says responsibility is about choices, not deficit figures
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says the 2026-2027 National Budget is a responsible Budget despite projecting a fiscal deficit of about $1 billion, or 7 percent of GD
Tourism is once again being used as the easiest collection point - Lockington
The Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association says tourism is once again being used as the easiest collection point, warning that the new 5 percent Tourism Services Tax announc
Lami residents question whether National Budget measures will ease cost of living
A taxi driver and a saleswoman from Lami have shared mixed views on the 2026/2027 National Budget, saying while some measures are welcomed, many people are still struggli
Reduced Police budget does not reflect lack of Govt commitment - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the reduced budget allocation for the Fiji Police Force does not mean there is a lack of Government commitment.Responding to questions
WATCH: Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel on fijivillage Straight Talk
Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel on a special fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.The show will focus on the 2026/2027 National Budget.You can watch the show
SPCA Fiji welcomes landmark Budget measures to boost animal welfare
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Fiji has welcomed the 2026/2027 National Budget, describing the newly announced animal welfare measures as gro
Govt allocates $34.2 million to boost Early Childhood Education
Thousands of young children across Fiji are expected to benefit from increased investment in Early Childhood Education, with the Government allocating $34.176 million to
RFMF says Fiji cannot afford to weaken fight against crime and drugs
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai says they would gently offer that a nation whose institutions are being hollowed o
Govt to keep current Cabinet until election, and borrow $1.4B from local and overseas lenders for capital projects
As concerns remain on government expenditure, Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel says the current size of the cabinet will remain until after the general elections w
Budget delivers relief for businesses amid fuel crisis – FCEF
The 2026-2027 National Budget provides much-needed relief for businesses while balancing support for vulnerable Fijians despite the Government's limited fiscal space and
FTUC disappointed with 2026/2027 National Budget
The Fiji Trades Union Congress says it is disappointed with the 2026/2027 National Budget, claiming it offers little new relief for workers grappling with the rising cost
FHTA rejects claims tourism industry backed 5% Tourism Services Tax
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says the tourism industry did not propose, endorse or broadly agree to the Government's proposed 5 percent Tourism Services Tax or
More than 2,900 residential lots and 1,800 homes planned under 2026/2027 Budget
More than 2,900 residential lots and 1,800 houses are expected to be made available as Government moves to address housing challenges facing low and middle-income earners
We can't satisfy everyone, but we are doing what we can - Immanuel
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says the Government has provided the best support it can during the current economic crisis, but acknowledges it cannot satisfy everyo