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The Fiji Council of Social Services has welcomed the reduction in VAT to 12.5 percent, increase in social welfare assistance and funding for Ministry of Rural Development as it responds to some of the concerns for the c
To curb the shortage of passports at the Ministry of Immigration, the Government has allocated around $6 million to cater for the procurement of 200,000 passport books. Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad s
Leader of Opposition Inia Seruitatu has labeled the 2025-2026 National Budget as satisfactory but stresses the importance of maintaining a balance between expenditure and income, given the high debt level and deficit.
The Fijian Elections Office is allocated $20 million in the 2025/2026 National Budget. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Professor Biman Prasad says this provision allows for preparatory work for the ne
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Prasad says to further support affordability, the government has reduced customs duties on several food items, many of which attract low duties of zero to 5 perce
Great news for Fiji National Provident Fund members as FNPF has announced a landmark achievement with a remarkable interest rate of 8.75% for the financial year ending June 30th 2025. This marks the highest credit
Four critical bridges valued at $400 million have to be replaced and this will be done by concessional loan and grant financing through the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. Dpeuty Prime Minister, Professo
Great news to low-and middle-income earners as the Government through the Housing Authority and Public Rental Board, is looking at delivering around 2,900 residential lots and more than 1,800 houses in Nepani, Wanibuku,
The government will undertake a major lay of 11.7 kilometres of water pipeline from Sawani to Colo-i-Suva and to Khalsa Road junction, a new pump station and the construction of two 5-megalitre reservoirs. Deputy P
The government is currently focused on determining the most appropriate location for Fiji’s new national hospital. While delivering the 2025/2026 National Budget, Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad say
From the 2025/2026 National Budget onwards, the government will make the use of the free education grant fully flexible. While making the announcement, Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad says this means
A series of measures aimed at strengthening policing and law enforcement, curbing drug use, HIV and crime have been announced in the 2025/2026 National Budget as Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad says the Go
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has announced an expansionary 2025/2026 National Budget with a total revenue of $3.9 billion and total expenditure of $4.8 billion. This is a net de
Totogo Police have located the mentally challenged man who allegedly assaulted two women in Suva today. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe says necessary action will be taken, and
Great news for low-income earners, as the Housing Authority of Fiji will provide 100 houses at Kake Place in the new Nepani subdivision in Nasinu. Minister for Housing Maciu Nalumisa says two types of conventional
Diabetes Fiji Incorporation has proposed that tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages be reinstated and earmarked for the subsidisation of medical supplies and equipment, support Non-Governmental Organisations and Civil Societ
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 which include cost of living, challenges in the educa
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem will take their plea on the charges of abuse of office and corrupt benefit respectively, on July 16th. This matter wa
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho have pleaded not guilty to charges of abuse of office in relation to the Police Officers sacking case. They appeared for the f
Tevita Kapawale’s judgement has now been moved to 11th July. Kapawale appeared before Justice Dane Tuiqereqere this morning in the Suva High Court. Justice Tuiqereqere has asked for more time to finalise his
