More affordable housing for low-and middle-income earners – Prof. Prasad
Great news to low-and middle-income earners as the Government through the Housing Authority and Public Rental Board, is looking at delivering around 2,900 residential lot
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Budget allocated for water projects from Sawani to Khalsa Rd, West and North
The government will undertake a major lay of 11.7 kilometres of water pipeline from Sawani to Colo-i-Suva and to Khalsa Road junction, a new pump station and the construc
Govt focuses on a new national hospital, upgrade of current hospitals and improvement in medicine supply
The government is currently focused on determining the most appropriate location for Fiji’s new national hospital. While delivering the 2025/2026 National Budge
School managements given flexibility to use free education grants, more fundraising activities allowed
From the 2025/2026 National Budget onwards, the government will make the use of the free education grant fully flexible. While making the announcement, Deputy Prime Mi
1,000 additional officers for Police Force, all mobile wallet account holders will be required to register with a TIN
A series of measures aimed at strengthening policing and law enforcement, curbing drug use, HIV and crime have been announced in the 2025/2026 National Budget as Deputy P
Expansionary budget with $4.8 billion expenditure, Govt debt is projected at $11.7 billion which is around 79.8% of GDP
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has announced an expansionary 2025/2026 National Budget with a total revenue of $3.9 billion and to
VAT to go down to 12.5%, civil servants pay to increase by 3%, duty protections to be removed
Good news for people as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister and Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has announced a number of measures in the 2025/2026 National Budget to addr
2025-2026 National Budget Announcement
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Diabetes Fiji calls for Sugar-Sweetened Beverages tax revenue to fund critical health programs
Diabetes Fiji Incorporation has proposed that tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages be reinstated and earmarked for the subsidisation of medical supplies and equipment, suppor
Expect increased Govt expenditure, no surprises in taxes, and focus to continue on compliance – Prof. Prasad
As we get ready for the 2025/2026 National Budget announcement tomorrow, expectations are high that the government will deal with some pressing issues in the country whic
Fiji Bus Operators call on PM to avoid inflaming the eticketing issue further
The Fiji Bus Operators Association has called on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to be circumspect in his discussion of the electronic ticketing system and issues surround
Rakiraki businessman welcomes cane payment but raises concern over VAT ahead of budget
A prominent Rakiraki businessman has commended the government for paying cane farmers $17 a tonne as the fourth cane payment and $5 assistance for the new season as it al
Govt braces for higher deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio due to global economic slowdown – Prof. Prasad
Anticipate an increase in Government expenditure resulting in an increased budget deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio as they will be focusing on adjusting to the expected glob
Work on Tawake Road from Lagi Duavata to Tawake Road did not cease following change of Govt - FRA
The Fiji Roads Authority says maintenance work on Tawake Road from Lagi Duavata to Tawake Road did not cease following the change in government as claimed by the village
We will monitor exorbitant price hikes and take action against unscrupulous businesses – Prof. Prasad
Monitoring of exorbitant price hikes of goods and taking action against unscrupulous businesses who are not passing down tax or duty reductions announced by the governmen
Positive announcements coming to assist school management committees – Prof. Prasad
The government says it will make some positive announcements when fijivillage News asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad on the
Income Tax threshold to remain at $30,000 – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad confirms that the income tax threshold will remain at $30,000 in the upcoming national budget. P
FTUC calls for $8 living wage to lift families out of poverty
We call for a living wage of $8 per hour to achieve a decline in the poverty rate. This has been highlighted by the Fiji Trades Union Congress in their submission for
NGO calls for stronger government support ahead of National Budget
In the lead-up to the National Budget announcement, local non-government organisations are calling for stronger government support — particularly for grassroots in
Hope for increase in social welfare assistance in the 2025/2026 National Budget
People receiving social welfare assistance can hope for an increase in the 2024/2026 National Budget as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Pr
More funds for HIV programs, infrastructure upgrades and medications – Dr Lalabalavu
With the country’s HIV status continuing to grow, the Health Ministry is looking at getting more funding in the upcoming 2025/2026 National Budget to run their di