47 articles tagged "budget-2017-2018"
SODELPA MP Viliame Gavoka has slammed the contents of the 2017-2018 National budget and called it a ludicrous budget saying it would not have existed years ago if SDL continued on. While speaking during the 2017/20
Fiji now has child immunization coverage rates as high as 98% that are amongst the best in the world. This has been highlighted by Health Minister Rosy Akbar who says that this means our children are protected agai
NFP’s parliamentarian Parmod Chand says the health budget presented by the current government has unreal and piecemeal solutions that will not cure Fiji’s health and medical services delivery. While speaking on
Shadow Minister for Economy Aseri Radrodro has hit out at major plans announced by the government in the 2017/2018 National Budget saying they should slow down and get the ground work tested first before making big anno
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has made it clear that the FijiFirst is ready to govern after the next election to ensure that they continue with their vision and provide for everyone in the country. While speaki
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has made it clear that the FijiFirst is ready to govern after the next election to ensure that they continue with their vision and provide for everyone in the country. While speaki
Major projects around the country for roads, bridges and jetties have been planned by the Fiji Roads Authority for the 2017-2018 financial year. $84 million has been allocated by the Fiji Roads Authority for the r
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has said it is unfortunate that the Opposition has been completely consumed by the 2018 General Elections. This is after the Opposition labelled the 2017-2018 National Budge
The Fiji Corrections has allocated $24.2 million for the recruitment of various Correctional officers in various facilities throughout the country. The first batch of 33 additional correctional officer positions wi
Beneficiaries of the Social Pension Scheme will now receive $100 as announced in the 2017-2018 National Budget. The age requirement for those receiving the assistance has now decreased from 70 years to 65 years.
Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Premila Kumar says this is a fantastic budget. Kumar says they will continue to work with FRCA and the Fijian Commerce Commission so that consumers get the benefit duty and tax reductio
The government has made major announcements about personal income taxes for people and has also confirmed pay increments of sections of the civil service. While delivering the 2017/2018 National Budget address, Min
Good news for first home buyers as government has boosted home ownership for the Fijian people through assisting individuals seeking to buy or build their first home. The Reserve Bank of Fiji in conjunction with th
The increase in this year’s budget for the Health Ministry by $77.2 million has been attributed to the recruitment of 143 doctors, 200 nurses and other ancillary workers in hospitals around the country for better heal
$4.5 million has been allocated in the Police budget to purchase bikes and quad bikes to improve responsiveness to emergencies and enhance safety on Fiji’s roads. The first phase will see the purchase of 210 patr
The Total Expenditure for the 2017/2018 National Budget is $4.357 billion while the Total Revenue is $3.85 billion. A new Ministry of Waterways will be established and the Prime Minister will soon appoint the new M
The government will continue to give strong support to the sugar industry. $60 million has been allocated to the Sugar Ministry. None of the farmers in Rakiraki will be affected if their cane is transported to
New e-ticketing for bus passengers will be introduced later this year. This will be later introduced for taxis and mini buses. Many victims of road accidents are not receiving compensation through Third Party
The Fiji Roads Authority has been allocated $527.5 million in the 2017-2018 National Budget. The increase of $66.4 million in the 2017-2018 budget is mainly attributed to the need of increase in staffing from 130 t
The freeze on taxi, minibus and carrier permits will be lifted from 1st January next year.                                           Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khai
