66 articles tagged "budget-2022-2023"
Steps will be taken to house more civil servants through the construction of strata title housing quarters that will be available exclusively to civil servants and their families. Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-
A budget of $100,000 has been allocated to support vulnerable women and men that are psychologically challenged and are forced to be on the streets due to unacceptance back into their community or families. The new
The government will also amend the Illicit Drugs Control Act to start the industrial hemp industry in the country. The Minister for Economy stresses that industrial hemp is not marijuana as the THC level is much lo
The Fiji Police Force is allocated $182.6 million seeing a slight reduction of $3.2 million from the Revised 2021-2022 Budget. The reduction results from the near completion of three new Police Stations, in Nadi, N
National Federation Party President Pio Tikoduadua says they do not think that the freebies announced in the 2022/2023 National Budget will change the mindset of the people of Fiji. Speaking after the announcement
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says we are definitely heading to elections any day now and it is very much a budget that is preparing the way forward for the government to start campaigning. /+AUDIO-146425408962d165
The Valelevu shuttle bus pilot program is expected to cater for around 13 routes by the end of this year. Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the program will serve the Greater Nasinu area, the most dens
People can expect better facilities at the Savusavu and Labasa Hospitals and at the CWM Hospital Maternity Ward as the Government has allocated $7.2 million for upgrade, refurbishment and construction works in the 2022/
Duty on used cars will be increased by $1,000 while the duty on new cars will be increased by 5 percent. While announcing the 2022/2023 National Budget, Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government
The Job Evaluation and Civil Service Remuneration Guideline will be amended to expand the definition of scarce skills to facilitate the inclusion of the payment of retention allowance for skill sets that exist in compet
The government is allocating $6.9 million for sports grants that will support the development of sports activities in our communities. $1.9 million has been allocated to assist and enhance the performance of Fijiâ€
A 5-year age limit will be imposed on the importation of secondhand petrol and diesel motor vehicles. This will be aligned to the age limit of 5 years on hybrid vehicles. The Euro IV compliance requirement will be maint
Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that they are expecting the second phase of the new CWM Suva Women’s Unit or the maternity ward extension to resume soon according to their strategic development p
Fiji needs to remain competitive when it comes to tourism, and there have already been cases of some hotels selling a bottle of stubby for $12. Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has highlighted this as he
People’s Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says tonight’s handing down of the 2022-2023 National Budget will be one last shot for the FijiFirst Government to act responsibly by reining in its runaway national debt.
Most people hope there is a level of subsidy in terms of food prices and the Government with its own analysis is very aware of the issues on the ground and would have made adjustments on policies on what the different m
As Fijians look forward to the National Budget announcement tonight, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has made submissions for VAT to remain zero-rated on the 21 essential items however they do not expect
The National Budget has to be able to respond to those regional employment preferences in other countries which has an impact on us as we have our skilled professionals like nurses, accountants and chefs leaving for job
As people await the announcement of the 2022/2023 National Budget tonight, cost of living remains a major issue. People are looking forward to targeted measures in the National Budget that could decrease the cost o
The Turaga-ni-Koro of Vunitogoloa Village in Ra, Josefa Manakiwai says there are many parents and grandparents who are not well versed with the topping up of the bus fare cards and has suggested for the cards to be only
