New Suva Women’s Unit expected to resume second phase: Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that they are expecting the second phase of the new CWM Suva Women’s Unit or the maternity ward extension to
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We have already seen some hotels selling stubbies at $12 again, they have gone back to their old ways - AG
Fiji needs to remain competitive when it comes to tourism, and there have already been cases of some hotels selling a bottle of stubby for $12. Minister for Economy, A
Be responsible Sayed-Khaiyum, rein in that debt - Sitiveni Rabuka
People’s Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says tonight’s handing down of the 2022-2023 National Budget will be one last shot for the FijiFirst Government to
Most people hope there is a level of subsidy for food prices – FRIEND Fiji
Most people hope there is a level of subsidy in terms of food prices and the Government with its own analysis is very aware of the issues on the ground and would have mad
FCCC make submission for VAT to remain zero-rated on the 21 essential items
As Fijians look forward to the National Budget announcement tonight, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has made submissions for VAT to remain zero-rated on t
We need to respond to the regional employment preferences – AG
The National Budget has to be able to respond to those regional employment preferences in other countries which has an impact on us as we have our skilled professionals l
Cost of living concerns members of the public
As people await the announcement of the 2022/2023 National Budget tonight, cost of living remains a major issue. People are looking forward to targeted measures in the
Bus fare cards for students should only be used as boarding cards - Manakiwai
The Turaga-ni-Koro of Vunitogoloa Village in Ra, Josefa Manakiwai says there are many parents and grandparents who are not well versed with the topping up of the bus fare
Teacher asks AG for a return in family care entitlements
Civil servants would like to see the family care leave entitlement return because right now they only have sick leave, bereavement leave and professional leave. This h
Nakasi High School Principal raises concerns on students not taking care of government-funded textbooks
Nakasi High School Principal Praveen Chand has raised concerns about students being irresponsible in taking care of government-funded textbooks and has suggested that the
Nausori businessman says restaurants with different income levels should be charged different VAT rates
A suggestion has been made during the National Budget consultations that restaurants with different income levels should be charged different VAT rates. A Nausori busi
Recommended increase in taxi fare expected to be announced tomorrow – AG
People are expected to find out the recommended increase in taxi fare tomorrow. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum after a questi
Farmer asks AG to look after agriculture sector and not rely on tourism
If farmers continue to be victimized due to land lease issues, I do not know when they will be able to contribute to the economic development of the country and towards t
Doctors at Lautoka Hospital could begin performing open heart surgeries by next week
There is good news for heart patients in Fiji as the Lautoka Hospital through it partnership with Aspen Medical could begin performing open heart surgeries by next week.
Budget 2022 - 2023
The 2022/2023 National Budget was delivered on the 15th of July this year.
Man asks for assistance regarding repossessed vehicles
A man who had a vehicle in Kadavu transporting goods to the wharf and another one that was usually hired out in Suva is asking for assistance from the government after bo
Man asks for assistance regarding repossessed vehicles
A man who had a vehicle in Kadavu transporting goods to the wharf and another one that was usually hired out in Suva is asking for assistance from the government after bo
Request made to pour more money into the Agriculture Ministry
A Nausori farmer has made a request to the Minister for Economy if more money can be poured into the Agriculture Ministry. While speaking during the budget consultatio
Children walk 4-5km to reach school & mothers gave birth on their way to hospital due to bad road in Koromakawa
A request has been made by a villager of Koromakawa in the district of Wairiki for their road to be fixed as around 40 children from the village have to walk 4 to 5 kilom
You can start earning the minimum wage rate by just planting seedlings - Sayed-Khaiyum
You can start earning the minimum wage rate through the Jobs for Nature Program by just planting seedlings of mangroves, breadfruit and other trees according to Acting Pr
Real estate agent tells AG a 2% commission is not sustainable
A real estate agent has told the Minister for Economy during the budget consultations that a 2% commission on the sale of a residential property is not sustainable for so