FijiFirst MP, Mosese Bulitavu has called the 2023/2024 National budget as a deceptive and painful budget created by a very confused government and he is also urging the P
Leader of the Government in Parliament, Lynda Tabuya today raised a point of order against FijiFirst MP, Ketan Lal for imputing an improper motive to another member of pa
Parliament will debate the opening hours of nightclubs under the Liquor Amendment Bill this Friday that will see nightclubs closing at 1am. Opposition MPs Faiyaz Koya
We cannot have a strong nation without a strong economy but we need resources and support for the most fundamental things that are important to all of us. This was sta
FijiFirst MP, Premila Kumar says the 2023/2024 National Budget raises serious concerns regarding its impact on citizens and businesses as the increase in VAT and tax will
Fiji recorded 245 cases of HIV last year compared to 151 cases in 2021 which is almost an increase of 100 percent. This has been revealed by the Minister for Health Do
FijiFirst MP, Sanjay Kirpal says the 2023/2024 National Budget does not reflect the voice of poor people while the sugarcane farmers now have no faith in the three-legged
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica has revealed that the FijiFirst Government has handed a bill of $506
It is a transparent and inclusive budget with well-thought-out policies for the growth of the economy that will assist the vulnerable, improve livelihoods and maintain th
The reality of the Biman budget is telling the people of Fiji, whether they like it or not, to live with it. Opposition Member of Parliament Aliki Bia highlighted this
Providing scholarships to the extent that is in this budget is unprecedented in the history of this country - with $148 million allocated for these scholarships. This
This is a bad budget that all Fijians will regret when their pockets are hit with the coming increases in the everyday cost of living. FijiFirst MP, Parveen Bala highl
The appointment of the 2 candidates of the FijiFirst Party to fill in the vacant seats in parliament is expected to be done this week. This has been stated by Attorney
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says there is nothing new in the 2023-2024 National Budget and it is a repetition of what the FijiFirst has been doing in the pas
No government anywhere is capable of preparing a budget that gives their people everything they want because our resources are scarce and limited, and the government has
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says it's ironical that the FijiFirst Party which increased Fiji's debt by over $7 billion since 20
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Kameli Batiweti says the 2023-2024 National Budget is a very good budget and the increase in VAT on non-essential items is rela
Following the reduction of certain food items in the 2023/2024 National Budget, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says they want to en
Tertiary education will be free for all students who get places for higher education and agree to the bond service. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Pr
Based on the new revenue reforms announced in the 2023/2024 National Budget, the tax revenue projection takes into account 25 additional tax revenue of around $596.4 mill
VAT to increase to 15% for items that are not zero rated