Nurses accept pay increase, continue talks on allowances and risk compensation
The Fiji Nursing Association was expecting a 5 percent pay rise for civil servants; however, the government has approved a 3 percent increase, which the association has
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Taskforce to ensure businesses pass down reductions to consumers – Prof. Prasad
We don't want businesses to just squeeze everything out of the consumers, even when the government feels that the reduction in certain duties or taxes should be passed on
New budget brings long-overdue relief to Fijian families – Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji has welcomed the 2025/2026 National Budget, saying it introduces several measures to ease the cost of living and brings long-overdue relief t
VAT reduction was not an easy decision to make, but it was made for the people – PM Rabuka
The reduction of VAT from 15 to 12.5 percent that was revealed in the 2025/2026 National budget announcement today was a difficult decision that the coalition government
VAT to go down to 12.5%, civil servants pay to increase by 3%, duty protections to be removed
Good news for people as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister and Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has announced a number of measures in the 2025/2026 National Budget to addr
2025-2026 National Budget Announcement
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Visitor arrivals grow in May, annual inflation rate softens to 0.1% and tight labour conditions ease - RBF
Visitor arrivals grew in May by 4.4 percent compared to the same month a year ago according to the Reserve Bank of Fiji. However, in the first five months of 2025, tot
Expect increased Govt expenditure, no surprises in taxes, and focus to continue on compliance – Prof. Prasad
As we get ready for the 2025/2026 National Budget announcement tomorrow, expectations are high that the government will deal with some pressing issues in the country whic
More agents will be deployed and upgraded etransport cards can operate offline
E-transport provider, Vodafone Fiji says they will ensure there are more agents around the country for people to top up their bus cards, and they will have more payment m
Bainimarama’s pension hearing set for July 19th
Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama's pension hearing is set for the 19th of July. Bainimarama has sued the government for miscalculating his pension and gratuit
Students as young as 10 years old using drugs in schools – Rakikau
Serious concerns continue to be raised about students using drugs as the Alcohol and Other Drugs General Counsellor of Substance Abuse Advisory Council Vilisimani Rakikau
Navakamocea has taken down the social media post, it was from 2006 – Vasu
As the Public Service Commission continues it’s investigations into the alleged racist remarks made by Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs Jone Navakamocea, th
Fiji Bus Operators call on PM to avoid inflaming the eticketing issue further
The Fiji Bus Operators Association has called on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to be circumspect in his discussion of the electronic ticketing system and issues surround
Redacted COI Report to be made available to public and witnesses - Rabuka
Copies of the redacted Commission of Inquiry Report will be made available to both the public and witnesses following directives issued by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
LTA Chair declines further comments on call to open e-ticketing market
Land Transport Authority Chair Inosi Kuridrani has refused to make further comments with regards to his earlier statement where he said the LTA has recommended to the gov
What’s the use of the Online Safety Commission if they are not proactive - Lal
If the Online Safety Commission is not proactive, then what's the use of this platform? This was the question asked by Opposition MP Ketan Lal after Commissioner of th
FCCC ramps up pre-budget market surveys to deter price hikes ahead of budget announcement
In anticipation of the 2025-2026 National Budget announcement this Friday, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission states that it is conducting pre-budget surveys
Claims of student laziness are generalised, not backed by data – Radrodro
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says he believes that teachers are making generalised statements regarding the concerns raised in the West about student absenteeis
Man pleads guilty to trespassing at PM's residence
Mokani farmer, Waisea Naitini, who was found trespassing at Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s residence on Saturday, has pleaded guilty to one count of criminal tre
Tavatavanawai and Reece named in ABs squad, and Narawa named as an injury cover
Highlanders utility back Timoci Tavatavanawai and Crusaders winger Sevu Reece have been selected into the first All Blacks squad for 2025 that was named this morning, wh
Dialogue Fiji raise concern about crime decrease claims by Police, Tudravu demands evidence of statement
Dialogue Fiji has expressed serious concern over the recent announcement by the Fiji Police Force claiming a 14 percent decrease in overall crime and a 1 percent reductio