The Women, Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation Minister Dr Jiko Luveni said the food voucher program of $30 a month for families will be a welcome relief to many families under the Family Assistance Scheme.
Businessman and Flour Mills of Fiji Chairman, Hari Punja said by way of investment, businesses will be satisfied.
Fiji Retailers Association President Himmat Lodhia said the duty reduction is good for consumers.
The Lands Minister Netani Sukanaivalu said government has put together a taskforce, to see to the utilization of idle land.
Fiji Hoteliers Association President Dixon Seeto said this kind of budget is needed to put us back on to the right footing.
The Public Service Commission Chairman Josefa Serulagilagi said they will now be able to forge ahead with their planned reforms.
Provincial Development Permanent Secretary Manasa Vaniqi said the announcement to purchase more vessels for outer islands will have a ripple effect on development for those living in rural areas and outer areas.
Commissioner Northern Colonel Inia Seruiratu said with more incentives being announced for the Look North Policy, he is optimistic things will improve in 2010.
Family Assistance Scheme a relief
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