FRA gets $387.6 million
The Fiji Roads Authority is allocated a budget of $387.6 million while the coalition government has also re-established the Public Works Department (PWD) to improve the state of rural roads around the country with an in
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Review of the salary structure for civil servants
In the next 6 to 9 months, the coalition government will holistically review the civil service remuneration and pending review the salary structure of the civil service will be readjusted to be commensurate with the wor
Radrodro expresses his condolences to Fiji’s first-ever female Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Mereia Taufa Vakatale
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro has expressed his condolences to Fiji's first-ever female Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Dr Mereia Taufa Vakatale. The Minister says as we bid farewell to a
Government will now provide weedicide and fertilizer subsidies to boost production of non-sugar crops
Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says for the first time government will now be providing weedicide and fertilizer subsidies for non-sugar crops including rice, ginger, dalo, and cassava with funding of $1 m
FNU is part of the 2023 Fiji Showcase
Good news as Fiji National University will also have a booth at the Fiji Showcase in the Vodafone Arena, Suva from today to next week Saturday. FNU Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba says their b
It is a balanced budget that is people-centered - Vosarogo
Minister of Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo says the 2023/2024 National Budget is a balanced budget that is people-centred, repairing the wrongs of the past and charting the way for the future for all Fij
This budget will build a strong economy and society – Consumer Council of Fiji
This is a budget that will build a stronger economy and an equitable society. This was stated by the Consumer Council of Fiji as they welcomed the significant measures announced in the 2023-2024 national budget tha
Ministerial travel allowances to be reduced
Apart from the 20 percent reduced pay for the government ministers, they are significantly cutting down ministerial travel allowances that were put in place by the previous government. Deputy Prime Minister and Min
FLP describes 2023/2024 budget as a flat budget
The Fiji Labour Party has described the 2023/2024 National Budget as a flat budget as it says it is devoid of any innovative measures to grow the economy and address poverty. Reacting to the budget announcement by
7 percent interest for FNPF members for the 2023 financial year
Good news for Fiji National Provident Fund members as they will receive a 7 percent interest for the 2023 financial year. This will be credited into members’ accounts tonight. While making the announcement,
Prof. Prasad says $11.6 million for the upgrade of nurses salaries and overtime
It is going to be a difficult task but we have clearly put our focus on the maintenance of our existing infrastructure, and overall improvements in service delivery. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance P
FNPF employer employee contributions to be restored from 1st Jan 2024
The FNPF rates will be reverted to pre-COVID rates of 10 percent employer and 8 percent employee contribution, effective from 1st January 2024. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad
Not a positive budget - Koya
Opposition MP, Faiyaz Koya says he thinks the 2023/2024 National Budget is not a positive thing, with the news of VAT being increased. He says the budget is also not positive for corporate bodies. Koya says to
This budget is possible and we can manage it – PM Rabuka
This budget is possible as we have worked through it and projected the activities required in the allocations, we can manage and it will work. These were the words of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka after the budget
Police budget increases with focus on improving visibility and tacking drugs and cyber crimes
The Fiji Police Force has been allocated a sum of $183.7 million which also includes the recruitment of an additional 100 Police Constables to boost its operations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, P
Social pensions increase and 1,500 FNPF pensioners who had their rates reduced will also be covered
People at the age of 70 years and above, who are on the social pension system, will receive a 25% increase in allowances while those between 65 to 69 years will receive a 15% increase. This means that the monthly a
Free education to continue, ‘Back to School Support’ of $200 per child for students from early childhood to Year 13 for 2024
Free education and transport assistance for Early Childhood Education, primary and secondary school students will continue with a total funding allocation of more than $100 million. Deputy Prime Minister and Minist
$650 million TELS debt to be forgiven, bond service to be implemented and a new Fijian Scholarship Scheme to be announced
The $650 million TELS debt will be forgiven and graduates will have to enter into a bond service which will be years of study multiplied by 1.5. While announcing this in the 2023/2024 National Budget, Finance Minis
Gates open for 2023 Fiji Showcase
Gates to 2023 Fiji Showcase have opened and you can expect amazing deals at the Vodafone Arena as there are more than 100 booths for people to visit and also enjoy awesome entertainment from local and international perf
17 new COVID cases recorded
17 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded. The Ministry of Health says of the 17 new cases recorded, 11 were recorded in the Central Division; 6 in the Western Division; with nil cases in the Northern and Eastern Di