39 articles tagged "budget-debate-2025-2026"
As the Fiji Police Force has been given increased funding in the 2025-2026 National Budget, Opposition MP Vijay Nath asks whether we need more uniforms, or if we need to properly support the ones wearing them. Whil
For a sustainable sugar industry, farmers who produce less than 100 tonnes and show little potential for improvement may be moved out of cane farming while more support will be directed to middle-tier farmers producing
$1.9 million has been allocated in the 2025/2026 National Budget for the completion of the long-awaited Lautoka Swimming Pool. The project was initially approved in 2017, with construction starting in 2018. Ho
This is not a developed budget it is a destructive one that is built not to improve everyday life, but to give with one hand and take back with the other This is raised by Opposition MP, Viam Pillay while opposing
More than 107,000 people are set to benefit from this National Budget through key social welfare programs like the Family Assistance Scheme, Social Pension, Disability Allowance, and Transport Assistance with a 10% bus
Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has shown his full support to the 2025/2026 National Budget and says that this budget is for security, stability and the next generation. While speaking in response to the Nation
In just two years, this government borrowed almost $2.6 billion, almost as much as what the Banimarama government borrowed over 12 years, and this is their record. This was shared by Opposition MP, Premila Kumar du
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says the 2025/2026 National Budget provides a clear pathway and direction on the Government's intent for improving health services and tackling the health challenges of our
The 2025/2026 National Budget is not just a disappointment, it is not even a missed opportunity, but it is a lazy budget from a lazy government. This was highlighted by Opposition MP, Ketan Lal while opposing the 2
Illicit drug trafficking, including narcotics, methamphetamine and emerging synthetic drugs, is not just a law enforcement concern, it is a national emergency, undermining the social fabric, threatening public health a
The Government is taking bold steps to create jobs, support small businesses, reduce poverty, make it easier for ordinary Fijians to start businesses, and make government services closer to the people. Deputy Prime
The Ministry of Agriculture is working to boost export earnings by increasing production of key commodities such as kava, turmeric, taro, ginger, cocoa and coffee, and by addressing supply chain challenges to improve ma
This is not a people's budget, this is a lollipop budget—a sweetener served just in time for election year. This has been shared by Oppostion MP, Parveen Bala during the budget debate. Bala says the budget o
While supporting the 2025/2026 National Budget Assistant Minister for Information, Aliki Bia responded to Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu by echoing the same challenge that the former Finance Minister and former
Over 40,000 people leaving our shores between 2022 and 2023 has placed immense pressure on Fiji’s workforce. While opposing the 2025/2026 National Budget, the Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruiratu highlighted that
Parliament will debate the Fiji National Provident Fund Amendment Bill on Friday, which will allow people to rejoin the Fund a second time after retirement. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor
Fiji is at war against poverty. This was a declaration made by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while delivering his speech on the budget debate in Parliament today. Rabuka says he is not merely contributing to
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says the issue of drugs has now become a matter of national concern. While opposing the 2025/2026 National Budget, Seruiratu says it is no longer a secret and the severity o
Peoples Alliance Party member Inosi Kuridrani has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament today. This follows the passing of Vatimi Rayalu, which left his seat vacant. He will deliver his maiden speech on Wedn
