894 articles tagged "budget"
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
Civil servants would like to see the family care leave entitlement return because right now they only have sick leave, bereavement leave and professional leave. This has been highlighted by a head of school during
Nakasi High School Principal Praveen Chand has raised concerns about students being irresponsible in taking care of government-funded textbooks and has suggested that the government should look into setting up an outlet
A suggestion has been made during the National Budget consultations that restaurants with different income levels should be charged different VAT rates. A Nausori businessman has told Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sa
People are expected to find out the recommended increase in taxi fare tomorrow. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum after a question was raised by a taxi operator during the bud
If farmers continue to be victimized due to land lease issues, I do not know when they will be able to contribute to the economic development of the country and towards the GDP. This has been highlighted by a farm
There is good news for heart patients in Fiji as the Lautoka Hospital through it partnership with Aspen Medical could begin performing open heart surgeries by next week. This has been confirmed by the Minister for
A man who had a vehicle in Kadavu transporting goods to the wharf and another one that was usually hired out in Suva is asking for assistance from the government after both his vehicles were repossessed during the heigh
A man who had a vehicle in Kadavu transporting goods to the wharf and another one that was usually hired out in Suva is asking for assistance from the government after both his vehicles were repossessed during the heigh
A Nausori farmer has made a request to the Minister for Economy if more money can be poured into the Agriculture Ministry. While speaking during the budget consultation in Nausori, the man told Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
A request has been made by a villager of Koromakawa in the district of Wairiki for their road to be fixed as around 40 children from the village have to walk 4 to 5 kilometres every morning to reach their school. W
You can start earning the minimum wage rate through the Jobs for Nature Program by just planting seedlings of mangroves, breadfruit and other trees according to Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. He says t
A real estate agent has told the Minister for Economy during the budget consultations that a 2% commission on the sale of a residential property is not sustainable for some businesses. The agent says they used to
Government debt is forecast to reach $9.1 billion, equivalent to 88.4 percent of Gross Domestic Product compared to a total debt of $5.2 billion at the end of July 2018 equivalent to 45.9 percent of GDP. It had be
Those who have done Foundation studies and want to get TELS to pay for their MBBS studies are not eligible as only those who have done Year 13 and qualify under the requirements can be assisted. Acting Prime Minist
