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 or a challenging economic environment for the Government to remember the private sector and the importance of the private sector.That was the
Oceania Education and Technology Solutions Founder, Group CEO and Managing Director Dr. Hasmukh Lal has welcomed the major progressive decision to revert 60 perc
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 houses are expected to be made available as Government moves to address housing challenges facing low and middle-income earners
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
The Fiji Council of Social Services says while the allocation of over $200 million for social welfare in the 2026/2027 National Budget is a positive step, the key issue r
Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says retaining teachers remains an ongoing challenge as many continue to leave the profession for better opportunities both overseas and
More idle land is expected to be brought into production under the 2026-2027 National Budget as the Government continues supporting farmers to increase local food p
The 2026/2027 National Budget is a very responsible and well-thought-out budget in the circumstances that we are in as far as the global fuel crisis goes. National Fed