FNU Students Association calls on Govt to invest more in digital platforms
The Fiji National University Students Association is calling on the Government to invest more in the digital platforms, especially to assist tertiary students who are now
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New Tourism Fiji CEO to focus on restoring tourism activity and jobs for thousands of Fijians
The immediate focus of new Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill will be to work with Fiji’s health authorities to restore tourism activity which has been most affected sinc
FCCC expects consumer protection will be a key area in the upcoming budget
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission expects that consumer protection will be a key area of the 2021/2022 National Budget. FCCC CEO, Joel Abraham says given
Fiji FA calls on govt to continue paying salaries of expatriate coaches and technical staff
The Fiji Football Association is calling on government to continue paying the salaries of expatriate coaches and technical staff. Fiji FA’s CEO, Mohammed Yusuf
TELS and Toppers to continue - AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has reassured people that despite the situation the country is facing with the current COVID-19 outbreak, pr
FLP rejects any proposals or moves to increase VAT in the upcoming National Budget
The Fiji Labour Party has rejected any moves to increase VAT in the upcoming 2021/2022 National Budget. In its submission on the budget, the Fiji Institute of Accounta
Fiji Taxi Association hopes 20 cents per litre duty on fuel is reduced
The Fiji Taxi Association says they are hoping that the 20 cents per litre duty on fuel is reduced in the 2021-2022 National Budget as fuel prices have gone up by about 5
Businesses need longer term financing at reduced interest rate and VAT should not be increased – Dr. Ali
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for policies for longer term financing for businesses at reduced interest rates. President, Doctor Nur Bano Ali sa
Some of our recommendations on the National Budget have been taken on board – Tudravu
Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says they have had consultations with the Ministry of Economy regarding the 2021/2022 National Budget and they are happy that s
Mokani Youth Club hopeful programs that help youth groups support their struggling communities will continue
A youth group that has been actively engaged in farming to ensure food security for their village during these difficult times is grateful for the farming assistance the
AG and Association of Banks to have a third meeting to discuss initiatives for the upcoming 2021-2022 National Budget
The Association of Banks and the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Ariff Ali met with Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum for their second meeting today to discuss i
Nearly all businesses in Nadi have been experiencing a 70 to 90% drop in business
Nearly all businesses in Nadi have seen a 70 to 90 percent drop in business due to COVID-19 while some have temporarily closed in the hope that the situation will improve
Fiji Council of Social Services calls for removal of VAT from basic food items and activation of DISMAC to assist in COVID operations
Removal of VAT from basic food items is one of the main submissions made by the Fiji Council of Social Services for the upcoming National Budget. Executive Director, V
No reduction in the Poverty Benefit Scheme in the 2021/2022 National Budget
With the 2021/2022 National Budget set to be announced on the 16th of this month, Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has made it clear that government will not redu
Our suggestion of reducing the pay of civil servants does not mean they will lose their jobs – FIA
The Fiji Institute of Accountants says their suggestion of reducing the pay of civil servants does not mean they will lose their jobs. While responding to questions by
Economic recovery is dependent on the successful containment of the COVID outbreak and the re-opening of borders for tourism – Ali
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor and Head of the Macroeconomic Committee, Ariff Ali says Fiji’s economic recovery is dependent on the successful containment of th
Outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant in Fiji has thwarted all chances of an economic recovery this year
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor and Head of the Macroeconomic Committee, Ariff Ali says the second wave of the coronavirus outbreak of the highly contagious Delta varia
Dialogue Fiji wants 20 cents per litre tax on fuel removed
Dialogue Fiji is calling for the removal of the 20 cents per litre tax on fuel. Executive Director, Nilesh Lal says this tax was imposed at a time when the global crud
Govt should deliver expansionary budget and keep spending at pre 2019 levels – Dialogue Fiji
Dialogue Fiji says government should deliver an expansionary deficit budget and retain appropriate levels of state spending and deficit budget can be financed through off
Westpac Fiji says any recovery in Fiji is determined on how soon the second wave of COVID-19 infections is contained locally, vaccination and the resumption of international tourism
The latest Westpac Wave Fiji Economic Update states that leading to uneven conditions across sectors halting Fiji’s economic recovery, they now downgrade their rea
Budget-2021-2022
The 2021/2022 National Budget was delivered by Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on Friday 16th July.