Seruiratu labels budget as satisfactory but warns about rising debt
Leader of Opposition Inia Seruitatu has labeled the 2025-2026 National Budget as satisfactory but stresses the importance of maintaining a balance between expenditure and
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VAT reduction was not an easy decision to make, but it was made for the people – PM Rabuka
The reduction of VAT from 15 to 12.5 percent that was revealed in the 2025/2026 National budget announcement today was a difficult decision that the coalition government
Professor Prasad announces further taxes to support affordability and put money in people’s pockets
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Prasad says to further support affordability, the government has reduced customs duties on several food items, ma
Great news as FNPF members to get historic 8.75% interest rate
Great news for Fiji National Provident Fund members as FNPF has announced a landmark achievement with a remarkable interest rate of 8.75% for the financial year ending Ju
$120 million for road maintenance, study to be done on flyover road from Suva to Nausori
Four critical bridges valued at $400 million have to be replaced and this will be done by concessional loan and grant financing through the Asian Development Bank and the
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
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