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$70 million paid out to 386,907 Fijians as part of the Govt’s $180 Inflation Mitigation Assistance
With the government assistance coming to an end, a total of $70 million has been paid out as part of the $180 Inflation Mitigation Assistance. Permanent Secretary for
Department of Town and Country Planning has been actively contributing to Fiji’s economic recovery- Ali
The Department of Town and Country Planning has been actively contributing to Fiji’s economic recovery in the building sector and they have processed major buildin
Double digit growth expected, Fiji's economic recovery is much stronger than earlier expected – PS Economy
Permanent Secretary for Economy, Shiri Gounder says the Fijian economy is expected to recover much faster than earlier expected, and register a double digit growth this y
Labour market continues to improve as economic activity moves closer to pre pandemic level - RBF
The Fijian economy continues to strengthen, aided by the rebound in tourism and key economic sectors with positive flow on effects onto the job market. The Reserve Ba
There is a current cryptocurrency scam in Fiji - FIU
People are being advised to be vigilant when receiving offers for investments, loans and employment on any online or social media platform as the Fiji Financial Intellige
Survey reveals some struggling parents had to teach their children to drink water to replace food during the COVID-19 period
A survey done in 2020 identified communities and informal settlements in the Suva, Nausori and Lami corridor where the income stream was lessened and women were reporting
Fijian economy continues to strengthen due to the ongoing robust recovery of the tourism industry - RBF Board
The Fijian economy continues to strengthen, attributable to the positive stimulus generated by the ongoing robust recovery of the tourism industry. The Reserve Bank of
Higher food and fuel prices push the annual headline inflation rate in Fiji for Aug to 5.9%, and imported inflation surged to 15.4%
Higher food and fuel prices have pushed the annual headline inflation rate in Fiji for August to 5.9 percent, and imported inflation surged to 15.4 percent. The Reserv
Remittances increases by 22.3% to $574.3 million
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says cumulative to July, inward remittances increased by 22.3 percent to $574.3 million, driven by high growth in mobile money inflows. The RB
Imported inflation stood at 12.3% relative to domestic inflation at 3.6% in August – RBF
Inflationary pressures continue to be influenced by imported inflation which stood at 12.3 percent relative to domestic inflation which stood at 3.6 percent in August acc
Cheques to be phased out with the process starting in 2024 - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji confirms that they intend to phase out the use of cheques, and that is to slowly reduce and then stop the use of cheques in the country. RBF G
Govt should not be running the economy like a Department of Finance – Dr Sen
ANZ Pacific Economist Dr Kishti Sen says the Government should not be running the economy like a Department of Finance with a single-minded focus on small deficits or eve
We have followed the particular tender process with ADB and no longer want to follow it - AG
We have followed the particular tender process with ADB and no longer want to follow it as they need to look at quality and not the cheapest tender for roads. This was
Govt pays around $38 million to over 210,000 Fijians under the Inflation Mitigation Assistance package
The Ministry of Economy has today paid the $180 Inflation Mitigation Assistance to over 91,000 social welfare recipients and around 13,000 tertiary students. Permanent
Challenges faced by the construction industry to be discussed in CIC Conference
Significant delays in international deliveries of key construction material, climbing costs, lack of a skilled labour force, and climate change, are some of the challenge
Fiji’s economy projected to increase by 23.2% - Dr Krishti Sen
ANZ Pacific Economist Dr Kishti Sen says Fiji's economy is tracking well as they expected, and they are forecasting that the GDP level will be the same as 2019 by the end
Inflation Mitigation Payment of $180 starts today
The first batch of payments for the $180 Inflation Mitigation Assistance will start today with approximately 210,000 people paid by the 5th of September. Permanent Sec
Parents will be given priority in the Inflation Mitigation Package - Sayed-Khaiyum
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says guardians who wish to apply for the $180 Inflation Mitigation Package for students will be declined at this point in time, b
Construction-led investment spending is recuperating but remains subdued relative to 2019 levels - RBF
The March quarter construction activity indicators for Fiji point towards a rebound in activity as the number of building permits, completion certificates issued and valu
The rebound in tourism is supporting the current domestic economic recovery – RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says in contrast to the global economy, the rebound in tourism is supporting the current domestic economic recovery. It says cumulative to Jun