Health sector gets $540M
A total of $540 million has been allocated to the Health sector in the 2024/2025 National Budget of which $450 million will go to the Ministry of Health and $90 million f
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$561.5 million - milestone interest rate payout for FNPF members tomorrow
Great news for members of the Fiji National Provident Fund as FNPF has achieved a record interest rate crediting of 8 percent for members, the highest in the last two dec
Govt provides budget to reinstate FNPF pensions for pensioners that were forced to opt for a reduced pension rate in 2011
$4 million will be provided in the 2024-2025 National Budget to reinstate the Fiji National Provident Fund pension payments for pensioners that were forced to opt for a r
$200 back to school support for children again next year
Families with household income of less than $50,000 will have the $200 back to school support for children again next year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fina
2024-2025 National Budget address by the Minister for Finance
2024-2025 National Budget address by the Minister for Finance Prof. Biman Prasad. 2024-2025 Budget Address
USP to get $38.5M, FNU $36.5M, UniFiji $5M, Pacific Polytech $5M, Sangam Institute of Tech $1.545M
Tertiary institutions are getting $91 million in the 2024/2025 National Budget. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad stated this in p
$32.3 million allocated to increase affordable housing
To provide affordable housing to thousands of people in Fiji who do not have their own house, a total of $32.3 million has been allocated to the Ministry of Housing in th
$778 million allocated towards education and skills development
$778 million has been provided towards education and skills development, the largest allocation in the 2024/2025 National Budget. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister fo
$2 million allocated to Narcotics Bureau, Govt sets tax holiday for drug rehab centre setup
To fight drugs, $2 million has been allocated in the 2024/2025 National Budget to establish a Narcotics Bureau within the Ministry of Home Affairs. Minister for Financ
2024/2025 National Budget : Changes to taxes and duty
Get ready to pay more for alcohol and cigarettes as excise taxes on these items will increase by 5 percent. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Profess
Increments announced for civil servants, wage earners and MPs, and minimum wage rate to go up to $5 an hour
Pay increments for civil servants and those in the independent institutions, the increase in salaries and benefits of Members of Parliament, the President and the Speaker
UPDATES: 2024-2025 National Budget Coverage
UPDATES: 2024-2025 National Budget Coverage
More assistance should be given to the people – Lau Provincial Council Chairman
The Chairman of the Lau Provincial Council, Ratu Meli Saubulinayau, is hoping to see more assistance given to the people in the upcoming National Budget because a lot of
FCOSS hopes budget addresses drug crisis, infrastructure and workers' concerns
As people wait for the 2024/2025 National Budget announcement tomorrow morning, the Fiji Council of Social Services is hoping for a budget that will prioritise addressing
FCCC conducts pre-budget surveys to prevent unethical price hikes
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is currently carrying out pre-budget surveys to determine the baseline prices before the budget announcement. FCCC has h
Will Govt debt hit $10.5B next month and $11B by July next year?
The management of government debt, and growing the Gross Domestic Product will be the key for the coalition government as it prepares for the delivery of the 2024/2025 Na
Lautoka residents call for united effort to tackle escalating drug problem and homelessness
Calls are being made by residents of Lautoka for the Government and communities to work together and solve the issue of drugs as people are moving away from marijuana but
Diabetes Fiji calls for increase in preventative health care and subsidising of NCD meds and supplies
As we approach the announcement of the National Budget, Diabetes Fiji is calling on the government to revamp the Sweetened Sugar and Beverage Tax, increase investment in
We are preparing for decisive action should our demand not be met in the budget on Friday - FTU
The Fiji Teachers Union calls on the government to act now to prevent a future where students are left without teachers. In a statement, the Union General Secretary Mu
Investment slow-paced, skills shortage worry, high cost of living, red tape and low economic growth a concern – Ariff Ali
As we await the announcement of the 2024/2025 National Budget, there are clear indications that a lot of work needs to be done as the Macroeconomic Committee has highligh
Increase in minimum wage rate without increased productivity will result in higher prices of goods and services – Macroeconomic Committee
Chair of the Macroeconomic Committee, Ariff Ali has signaled higher prices of goods and services if we have an increase in the national minimum wage without increased pro