FCEF calls for immediate fiscal consolidation and restraint on public spending
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has expressed concern that the projected national debt will exceed 90 percent of GDP by 2028, and calls for immediate fis
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Govt urged to target assistance at vulnerable households as costs rise and Govt expenses increase
The Fiji Government needs to target assistance at vulnerable households as rising shipping and energy costs push up food and transport prices, with the World Bank warning
Rising Govt public debt limiting Fiji's ability to allocate adequate resources for capital spending - PS Finance
The cost of servicing Government debt has risen significantly, accounting for more than 10 percent of Government expenditure, and Permanent Secretary for Finance, Shiri G
Remittance inflows to Fiji expected to reach close to $1.6 billion this year – Ali
Fiji's remittance inflows are expected to reach close to $1.6 billion this year, which highlights the growing importance of money sent home by Fijians living and working
Fiji’s foreign reserves hit record $3.9B, enough to cover 5.5 months of retained imports
Fiji’s foreign reserves currently stand at $3.9 billion, the highest nominal dollar value recorded in the country’s history, and are sufficient to cover 5.5
Record $3.51 billion revenue collected for 2025-2026 financial year
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has collected net revenue of $3.510 billion for the financial year ended 31st July 2026—the highest annual revenue collection
Fiji needs to create opportunities for people to stay, not become a country that produces future migrants - Prasad
International Labour Organization (ILO) Head of Education and Training, Dr Naren Prasad says Fiji’s biggest economic challenge is no longer just achieving growth,
Narube calls for Constitution Review and other Commissions to be stopped until after election
Unity Fiji Leader Savenaca Narube says the Constitution Review Commission and other such comissions should be stopped. He has highlighted this while speaking during a pan
Google data centre, Fiji Water citrus farms, Aitken Spence and BPO key investors - Kamikamica
As Fiji seeks to diversify its economy beyond tourism, developments such as Google's data operations centre in Natadola, Fiji Water's plans to establish a citrus industry
Prof. Prasad, Sayed-Khaiyum, Narube and Chaudhry agree Govt spending needs review
Government MP and National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad admits they could have managed the size of Government and the size of the civil service bette
Urgent action needed as we have largest cabinet in Fiji's history and more than $11B government debt - Dialogue Fiji Executive Director
We have the largest cabinet in Fiji's history, and more than $11 billion government debt, all of which is happening when the taxpayers of the country are being asked to t
State of the Fijian Economy Dialogue
Fiji's public debt is expected to reach around $11.4 billion, equivalent to about 81 percent of GDP by the end of this year, while inflation is projected to exceed 6 perc
$1B in loans approved for private sector not been drawn down due to pending approvals for projects
As the country comes to terms with the reduced economic growth, rising cost of living, and several global and local economic factors, Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor, Ariff
Fiji's economic growth revised downwards to 1.5%, RBF says inflation expected to be more than 6%
Economic growth for Fiji this year is now revised downwards from the 3 percent forecast at the end of last year to 1.5 percent, with downside risks remaining elevated,&nb
Govt expenditure projected to increase by $500M while revenue expected to decline
Government expenditure is projected to increase by about $500 million during the current financial year while revenue is expected to decline, raising concerns about fisca
Debt and inflation concerns raised at State of the Fijian Economy Dialogue
Fiji's public debt is expected to reach around $11.4 billion, equivalent to about 81 percent of GDP by the end of this year, while inflation is projected to exceed 6 perc
Part of Fiji’s $200M ADB loan to help ease fuel crisis - Immanuel
A large portion of Fiji’s $200 million concessional financing from the Asian Development Bank will go towards capital development projects, while part of the fundi
RBF warns prices likely to rise as fuel, food and electricity costs increase
Inflation is expected to rise in the coming months due to higher global fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with increasing fuel, food, kava, transport and el
Watch Bernard and Dr Naisele on fijivillage Straight Talk on the National Skills Gap Survey Report
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO, Edward Bernard and Fiji Higher Education Commission Director, Doctor Eci Naisele will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With
Mataqali Laselase Quarry commissioning boosts indigenous-led development, jobs and scholarships in Rewa
The commissioning of the Mataqali Laselase Quarry at Nabaka Village in Rewa marks a major milestone for the people of Navakavu and a significant step in indigenous-led ec
25 jobs created as CK Mega Bargain opens new Labasa outlet
The opening of the new CK Mega Bargain outlet in Labasa has created 25 jobs for people in the North.Speaking to fijivillage News, Manager Rakesh Kumar says people can now