Nawaikula says he is sure the current government will be voted out next year
SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula says he does not support the 2017/2018 National Budget and he claims that the FijiFirst government has been riding on the building blocks that w
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SODELPA will offer free education up to university level if it forms the next government - Kiliraki
SODELPA MP Ro Kiniviliame Kiliraki says that SODELPA will offer free education up to university level if it forms the next government in 2018. While speaking during th
Budget should not be used to advance political agenda - Kubuabola
The budget should not be used to advance political agenda nor should the RFMF or Fiji Police Force be used as platforms to gain political mileage. Minister for Nationa
If you educate a child you educate a nation - Dean
If you educate a child you educate a nation. This was highlighted by Government MP Mohammed Dean during the debate of the 2017/2018 National budget. Dean applauded
Koya says Opposition making unsubstantiated claims about no new players in tourism industry
The Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya says that unsubstantiated claims are being made by the Opposition that there are no new players in the tourism in
This is an election budget - Ro Teimumu Kepa
Opposition Leader Ro Teimumu Kepa says SODELPA does not support the 2017/2018 National Budget and has labelled it as an election budget. Ro Teimumu says unprecedented
2017-2018 national budget is a visionary budget - Eden
The Assistant Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment Lorna Eden says the 2017-2018 national budget is a visionary budget that will set all Fijians on a pa
Gavoka slams contents of National Budget and calls it a ludicrous budget
SODELPA MP Viliame Gavoka has slammed the contents of the 2017-2018 National budget and called it a ludicrous budget saying it would not have existed years ago if SDL con
Fiji now has child immunization coverage rates as high as 98% - Health Minister
Fiji now has child immunization coverage rates as high as 98% that are amongst the best in the world. This has been highlighted by Health Minister Rosy Akbar who says
Health budget presented has unreal and piecemeal solutions - Chand
NFP’s parliamentarian Parmod Chand says the health budget presented by the current government has unreal and piecemeal solutions that will not cure Fiji’s h
FijiFirst is ready to govern after the next election - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has made it clear that the FijiFirst is ready to govern after the next election to ensure that they continue with their vision and provi
Every budget is an election budget - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has made it clear that the FijiFirst is ready to govern after the next election to ensure that they continue with their vision and provi
Radrodro hits out at major plans announced by govt in 2017/2018 Budget
Shadow Minister for Economy Aseri Radrodro has hit out at major plans announced by the government in the 2017/2018 National Budget saying they should slow down and get th
FRA to carry out major road resealing in 2017-2018
Major projects around the country for roads, bridges and jetties have been planned by the Fiji Roads Authority for the 2017-2018 financial year. $84 million has bee
Opposition's comments on budget is unfortunate - Sayed-Khaiyum
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has said it is unfortunate that the Opposition has been completely consumed by the 2018 General Elections. This is after the O
More Corrections officers to be recruited
The Fiji Corrections has allocated $24.2 million for the recruitment of various Correctional officers in various facilities throughout the country. The first batch of
Beneficiaries of Social Pension Scheme will now receive $100
Beneficiaries of the Social Pension Scheme will now receive $100 as announced in the 2017-2018 National Budget. The age requirement for those receiving the assistance
REACTIONS
Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Premila Kumar says this is a fantastic budget. Kumar says they will continue to work with FRCA and the Fijian Commerce Commission so that
Government boosts home ownership for Fijian people
Good news for first home buyers as government has boosted home ownership for the Fijian people through assisting individuals seeking to buy or build their first home.
$77.2M increase in this year’s budget for Health Ministry
The increase in this year’s budget for the Health Ministry by $77.2 million has been attributed to the recruitment of 143 doctors, 200 nurses and other ancillary w
$4.5 million allocated in Police budget to purchase bikes and quad bikes
$4.5 million has been allocated in the Police budget to purchase bikes and quad bikes to improve responsiveness to emergencies and enhance safety on Fiji’s roads.