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The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA) is putting in place the mechanisms to implement the Tourist VAT Refund Scheme and shops wanting to be part of the scheme, will have to apply for a licence to do so.
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption have had their budget increased from $5 million to $8.2 million. Justice and Anti-Corruption Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the increase is to cater mainly for spec
The 2010 National Budget government announced yesterday sees a decrease in fiscal duty for a number of items. A number of items have now been made duty free. Fiscal duty on Perfume, Cosmetic, Pre-Shaving or after shavi
Good news for companies as the government has also decreased the Corporate Tax from 29 percent to 28 percent. It’s even better news for those companies listed under the South Pacific Stock Exchange as these compa
The case of a 28 year old man charged with the alleged murder of a 35 year old kindergarten teacher of Howell road has been transferred to the High Court. Imshaad Isral Ali will now take a plea in the Suva High Court on
Good luck on your big day. That's the message from reigning Miss South Pacific Vanessa Marsh as tonight only five contestants will be in the running for the Miss South Pacific 2009 crown after a weeklong competition
Daylight saving starts tomorrow at 2am and people are expected to wind their watches an hour ahead. This means you can either wake up at 2am and wind your clock an hour ahead making it 3am or you can do the same wheneve
A number of new programmes have been announced in the 2010 National Budget which are expected to benefit both the business community and the poor in the new year. It is clear that government is now focusing on targeted
There have been no changes in the resident Individual Income tax rates. If you earning $15,000 and below, you will not be subjected to pay any tax. Those who are earning $15,001 to $15,600 they will be paying 25 percen
The Education Ministry has received the largest allocation for 2010 with Finance Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama giving a budget allocation of $312.7 million. From this allocation, $37.6 million go to USP, $14 mil
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority is putting in place the mechanisms to implement the Tourist VAT refund Scheme and shops wanting to be part of the scheme will have to apply for a license to do so. At the p
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. Busine
Government stands to lose around $7 million through the reduction of fiscal duty on various items and zero duty on the selected items. However, FIRCA CEO Jitoko Tikolevu stressed that through the revenue measures announ
The 2010 National Budget has just been announced with the various Ministries receiving decreased allocations for next year. Our reporter Roneel Lal with more on the allocations to the various Government Ministries.
There is alot of positive reaction to the announcement of the 2010 National Budget announced this morning. Education Minister Filipe Bole said the free school bus fare program continuing next year is a good initiative,
The announcement of the National Budget 2010 this morning will reveal the government's plans on how it will increase investment levels in the country. The Chief Executive Officer for the Fiji Islands Trade and Inves
It's National Budget day today and for the people of the country they are now awaiting the announcement at 11am on what the government has in store for them and how it will affect their daily lives. The National Bu
The Prime Minister has today stressed that there is nothing sinister in the introduction of the National Spectrum Decree to review the frequencies of all the communication providers including the radio and television sta
Last night was the second of the three formal judging nights which was judged in two parts that is the Traditional Attire and the Stage Interview. On the Traditional Attire Category, the judges looked at poise, beauty,
It's now highly likely that funds may be allocated for the Free School Bus Fare Program to continue next year. This comes after a statement released by Education Minister Filipe Bole saying that the bus fare initiat
