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
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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
NGOs care more than the Government - Kusitina
Villagers of Namosi have raised concerns over the lack of government stakeholders visiting villages in the interior of Namosi and conducting awareness programs regularly,
We are not anticipating any increases in taxes or new taxes in the budget – Prof. Prasad
There will be no surprises, we will not chop and change tax policies and we are not anticipating any increases in taxes or new taxes. That is the assurance from Deputy
There will be no stop and re-start budget measures, there will be no knee jerk investment measures – Prof. Prasad
Our national budget must be founded on two core principles – transparency and stability. There will be no hidden messages; there are no hidden resources. You must
Lautoka farmer calls for allocation of borehole funding in the 2025-2026 National Budget
A Lautoka farmer is requesting the government to allocate specific funding for the construction of boreholes in the Viseisei area as part of the upcoming 2025–2026
Education Ministry hopes new budget will assist in retaining teachers and continue education assistance
The Ministry for Education is looking forward to a positive budget for the retention of teachers and to continue the social assistance to students to allow them to attend
When addressing the cost of living, both taxation and income must be considered – Prof. Prasad
As we get ready for the 2025/2026 National Budget announcement at the end of this month, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Prasad says when addres
Budget 2025-2026
The Ministry for Education is looking forward to a positive budget for the retention of teachers and to continue the social assistance to students to allow them to attend
People in Rakiraki hoping for VAT reduction and better sugar price to ease cost of living
People in Rakiraki are hoping for the VAT rate to decrease from 15 percent as it will result in the price of groceries to go down and help the farmers. This has been h
Residents call for 24/7 operations at Nakasi Health Centre
Residents of Nakasi are urging the government to extend the operating hours of the Nakasi Health Centre to 24/7, so they don’t have to travel to CWM Hospital. T
Mother calls on Govt to prioritize safety, crime, unemployment and road crisis in the next national budget
A mother is calling on the government to prioritise safety, crime, unemployment and road crisis, which people have been suffering from in the upcoming national budget.
Consultation for those willing to contribute, not entire communities – Prof. Prasad
Following concerns about low turnout during consultations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says it was not about getting the whole
Health, infrastructure and education questions raised during budget consultation
Health, infrastructure and education issues were discussed during the budget consultations held at the Rishikul Sanatan College Hall. Members attending the consultatio
Budget consultation begins with private sector stakeholders and umbrella bodies
The 2025–2026 National Budget Consultations officially began this week with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad addressing key pr
National Budget consultation starts this Thursday
The Ministry of Finance has announced a series of face-to-face public consultations in the lead-up to the formulation of the 2025-2026 National Budget, with the first se
75% of MPs voted for 2024-2025 National Budget – Prof. Prasad
For the first time, 75 percent of the Members of Parliament voted for the 2024-2025 National Budget. This has been confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
Citizens’ Guide to National Budget launched for enhanced transparency and public understanding of the budget
People will now be easily able to understand the 2024-2025 National Budget as the Citizens’ Guide to the National Budget has been launched to enhance transparency