Nadi residents call for lower cost of living and higher minimum wage
As the government prepares to deliver the 2024/2025 National Budget, some Nadi residents say people are expecting an announcement that would reduce the price of basic foo
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DPM Prasad warns poultry industry to charge reasonable prices or Govt will implement price control
When the government provides them with support to protect the industry they must also take some responsibility to ensure that the prices they charge to the consumers are
Committee silent on 7-year tax holiday to Fiji Water – Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says it is surprising that the 2023 Fiscal Review Committee which has submitted a range of taxation measures for the 2024/25 B
Fiscal Review Committee wants departure tax to be increased
The Fiscal Review Committee is recommending a staggered implementation of the departure tax to $170 from 1st April 2025 and $200 from 1st April 2026 (to be pre-announced
Parliamentarians’ pay needs to be revisited with proper public consultation and independent evaluation - Fiscal Review Committee
The Fiscal Review Committee chaired by prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu says that the question of Parliamentarians’ pay needs to be revisited with a proper public c
Qaraniqio's passion as a nurse keeps him going despite challenges
The call for service and passion for work is what keeps Rupeni Qaraniqio, going despite the challenges he faces in Vanuabalavu as a registered nurse serving in the Lomalo
Pre-Budget 2024-2025
Pre Budget 2024-2025 budget recommendations and an insight of what people on the ground wish to see in the National Budget
FTA and FTU call on the Govt to prioritize the right pay for the teachers and civil servants in the budget
Fijian Teachers Association and Fiji Teachers Union Spokesperson Muniappa Goundar says for this National Budget, the government should show that they are a caring and wor
Rise in cost of living and drugs – FCOSS
The Director of Fiji Council of Social Services, Vani Catanasiga, says communities are still reeling from the impact of the rise in the cost of living and are also concer
Any changes to the minimum wage rate will affect our SMEs – Lockington
The CEO of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, Fantasha Lockington is calling on the government to re-look at the national minimum wage before approving any changes w
Prof. Prasad concentrates on budget, makes no comments on the gazetted increases
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government’s focus now is on the next budget, and whatever policies and decisions b
Impose tax on grog as high consumption has led to unproductivity and idle land in Levuka
Concerns have been raised by community members in Levuka that the consumption of grog on their island has spiralled out of control, and they are calling on the Government
Report says there remains a misconception that suki is safer than cigarettes
Tobacco remains a pressing public concern in Fiji with 16.6 percent of our population reported to smoke daily. These were the words of Deputy Prime Minister and Minist
Citizen Guide to the National Budget launched
People can now easily understand whatever is announced in the 2023/2024 National Budget after the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad l
Change in the Interpretation Act that removes the requirement for women to put their spouse’s surname on their birth certificate
Majority of the Members of Parliament voted to amend the Interpretation Act that now removes the requirement for women to put their spouse’s surname on their birth
Nightclubs will close at 1am
Nightclubs will close at 1am after Parliament passed the Liquor Amendment Bill today. 29 MPs voted for the Bill, 23 MPs voted against it, while 2 MPs did not cast thei
Budget will provide additional stimulus and support economic activity going forward - RBF
The tourism led economic recovery has kept pace and the recently announced 2023-2024 National Budget will provide additional stimulus and support economic activity going
Implementation is the key, and bodies like FCCC and Consumer Council must be very attentive – Dr Makun
With the passing of the 2023/2024 National Budget, implementation is the key, and regulatory bodies like the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission and Consumer Counc
Inflation is expected to rise from August onwards and register at 4.7% at the end of the year – RBF Governor
Given the recently announced tax increases in the 2023-2024 National Budget, inflation is expected to rise from August onwards and register at 4.7 percent at the end of t
We will support economic activities while ensuring our environment and resources is sustainably protected and managed – Vosarogo
With the allocated budget of $30.1 million, the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources will continue to ensure that we strike the right balance between the fulfillment o
Welfare policies are very well targeted to address the VAT effects on the people who need it the most - Qereqeretabua
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua says the 2023-2024 National Budget’s welfare policies are very well targeted to address the VAT effects