This Government has borrowed more compared to the Bainimarama government - Kumar
In just two years, this government borrowed almost $2.6 billion, almost as much as what the Banimarama government borrowed over 12 years, and this is their record. Thi
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Budget shows Govt’s intent for improving health services and tackling health challenges of our time – Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says the 2025/2026 National Budget provides a clear pathway and direction on the Government's intent for improving health se
2025/2026 National Budget is a lazy budget from a lazy government – Ketan Lal
The 2025/2026 National Budget is not just a disappointment, it is not even a missed opportunity, but it is a lazy budget from a lazy government. This was highlighted b
Drug problem demands a moral public awakening - Naivalurua
Illicit drug trafficking, including narcotics, methamphetamine and emerging synthetic drugs, is not just a law enforcement concern, it is a national emergency, undermini
Over 1,000 jobs and $160 million for small business in economic plan - Kamikamica
The Government is taking bold steps to create jobs, support small businesses, reduce poverty, make it easier for ordinary Fijians to start businesses, and make government
Agriculture Ministry to focus on increasing kava, turmeric and dalo exports
The Ministry of Agriculture is working to boost export earnings by increasing production of key commodities such as kava, turmeric, taro, ginger, cocoa and coffee, and by
This is a lollipop budget - Bala
This is not a people's budget, this is a lollipop budget—a sweetener served just in time for election year. This has been shared by Oppostion MP, Parveen Bala d
Bia cheekily tells Seruiratu to provide alternative budget
While supporting the 2025/2026 National Budget Assistant Minister for Information, Aliki Bia responded to Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu by echoing the same chal
Seruiratu says 40,000 Fijians left between 2022-2023, worsening skills shortage
Over 40,000 people leaving our shores between 2022 and 2023 has placed immense pressure on Fiji’s workforce. While opposing the 2025/2026 National Budget, the L
Parliament to debate FNPF Bill on Friday to allow members to rejoin after retirement
Parliament will debate the Fiji National Provident Fund Amendment Bill on Friday, which will allow people to rejoin the Fund a second time after retirement. Deputy Pri
Fiji is at war against poverty - Rabuka
Fiji is at war against poverty. This was a declaration made by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while delivering his speech on the budget debate in Parliament today.
Issue of drugs has now become a matter of national concern - Seruiratu
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says the issue of drugs has now become a matter of national concern. While opposing the 2025/2026 National Budget, Seruiratu s
Kuridrani sworn in as MP following Rayalu’s passing
Peoples Alliance Party member Inosi Kuridrani has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament today. This follows the passing of Vatimi Rayalu, which left his seat vacant.
Ro Filipe raises concern over 7% unutilised Ministry budget
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau says his Ministry’s unutilised budget of 7 percent is a concern and he is urging all Heads of Departments to utilise a
Increased police funding to target crime in red zone areas – Prof. Prasad
The increased funding for the Fiji Police Force will allow officers to target crime in red zone areas such as Suva, Nadi and Lautoka, especially regarding rising incident
Civil servants must deliver as Govt spends about $1.3B annually on salaries – Prof. Prasad
Civil servants must deliver services to the people, as any delay in spending directly affects development and it shouldn’t happen as the government spends about $1
FCEF calls on Govt to let regional students work as 16,000 locals wait for overseas jobs
As Fiji faces a skills shortage, suggestions are being made to allow regional students to work in Fiji and for the government to enable 16,000 job-ready locals registered
Manufacturers enjoying duty protection shouldn’t make profits at the expense of the people – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says that many local manufacturers enjoy significant protection and they shouldn’t make profi
Businesses expected to pass benefits to consumers as Govt cuts duties and VAT – Prof. Prasad
The government has done its part by reducing duties and VAT and now businesses must do theirs by ensuring a corresponding decrease in prices that reflects these reduction
Call for better budget monitoring as communities still rely on river water despite increased allocations
A call is being made for government leaders to ensure more effective monitoring and implementation of national budget allocations, particularly in rural communities where
Watch Professor Prasad on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan The show will focus on the 2025/2026 Nationa