72 articles tagged "budget-2021-2022"
An unemployment income support has been announced for the 2021/2022 National Budget, and the assistance will only provided to people that have received their first dose before the application period ends. Minister
Save the Children Fiji says the Government’s grocery pack assistance should be expanded to accommodate not only those in isolation or lockdown areas but also those who have been laid off work, are unable to work becau
Even with the current COVID-19 crisis, the members of the Business Process Outsourcing industry have been able to secure outsourcing contracts which translates into employment creation. This has been highlighted b
The Fiji Trades Union Congress is again pushing for the minimum wage rate to be increased to $4 an hour and the National Secretary, Felix Anthony also says they do not want salary cuts for civil servants, no increase in
Programs like free education and the bus fare subsidy are expected to continue to receive appropriate funding in the 2021-2022 National Budget despite the current circumstances. However, this will be all be linked
The Fiji National University Students Association is calling on the Government to invest more in the digital platforms, especially to assist tertiary students who are now studying online from their homes. President
The immediate focus of new Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill will be to work with Fiji’s health authorities to restore tourism activity which has been most affected since we recorded our first case of COVID-19 in the countr
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission expects that consumer protection will be a key area of the 2021/2022 National Budget. FCCC CEO, Joel Abraham says given the COVID-19 pandemic, the issues relating to c
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has reassured people that despite the situation the country is facing with the current COVID-19 outbreak, programmes that are important to youths, such as th
The Fiji Labour Party has rejected any moves to increase VAT in the upcoming 2021/2022 National Budget. In its submission on the budget, the Fiji Institute of Accountants has proposed that VAT be raised to 12.5 per
The Fiji Taxi Association says they are hoping that the 20 cents per litre duty on fuel is reduced in the 2021-2022 National Budget as fuel prices have gone up by about 50 cents a litre in the past 6 months. Associ
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for policies for longer term financing for businesses at reduced interest rates. President, Doctor Nur Bano Ali says that’s what businesses need now. She
The 2021/2022 National Budget was delivered by Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on Friday 16th July.
Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says they have had consultations with the Ministry of Economy regarding the 2021/2022 National Budget and they are happy that some of their recommendations have been taken on b
A youth group that has been actively engaged in farming to ensure food security for their village during these difficult times is grateful for the farming assistance the Government is giving youth groups throughout the
The Association of Banks and the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Ariff Ali met with Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum for their second meeting today to discuss initiatives for the upcoming 2021-2022 National Bu
Nearly all businesses in Nadi have seen a 70 to 90 percent drop in business due to COVID-19 while some have temporarily closed in the hope that the situation will improve quickly for them to resume. Restaurants op
Removal of VAT from basic food items is one of the main submissions made by the Fiji Council of Social Services for the upcoming National Budget. Executive Director, Vani Catanasiga says they can see from the last
With the 2021/2022 National Budget set to be announced on the 16th of this month, Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has made it clear that government will not reduce any of the designated allowances in the povert
The Fiji Institute of Accountants says their suggestion of reducing the pay of civil servants does not mean they will lose their jobs. While responding to questions by Legend FM News, the Institute says all sectors
