309 articles tagged "economy"
The audiovisual industry created $255.9 million worth of new economic activity in 2023-2024 and generated employment for about 1,268 Fijians. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica highlighte
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Professor Biman Prasad met with the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Professor Gita Gopinath, at the 2024 International Monetary Fund/World
Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh says the Ministry has been actively consulting its tripartite partners on the Employment Relations Act review however, the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has not given subm
In an effort to foster sustainable development within their community, the Yavusa Navakavu Development Trust in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) successfully secured a grant of $93,800 from t
In an effort to bring development to where the people live, the World Bank is committing $400 million over the next decade through the Na Vualiku-Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu. While speaking at t
The Fiji delegation to the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) will be making their position very clear at the meeting about the Pacific Island countries including Fiji ought to have a much more accessible and very clear
Fiji aims to become rich in the next 25 to 30 years, from a middle-income country and for us to do that, the participation of women in the economy whether in the labour force, or the leadership position - is going to be
The increase in the National Minimum Wage by 50 cents to $4.50 comes into effect from today. This will be followed by a further increase to $5 per hour, effective from April 1,2025. Pay increments also come in
Fiji’s National Development Plan 2025-2029 and Vision 2050 is currently being finalised. The plan is expected to be implemented from 1st January 2025. Cabinet has been briefed on the progress of the developm
Co-operatives are critical for development and crucial contributions to the economy as they help to sustain the livelihoods of women and young people. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Cooperatives,
The management of government debt, and growing the Gross Domestic Product will be the key for the coalition government as it prepares for the delivery of the 2024/2025 National Budget. The question remains on wheth
The Fiscal Review Committee says the government has not responded to the developments with urgency and flexibility that is needed relating to the debilitating loss of skills Fiji continues to suffer as people migrate or
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has not made any comments on the market inquiry into the pricing practice of the entire industry that began on the 1st of May this year. This comes as questions are be
Fiji is the only Pacific Island country to rank in New Zealand’s top 20 trading partners with two way bilateral trade reaching an unprecedented $1.36 billion last year. This has been highlighted by the Deputy Pri
It is important now to begin to look at how the iTaukei can engage in entrepreneurship apart from other ethnic groups as a cause of their source of socio-economic conditions and see how land can be utilised. This h
In a bid to combat tax evasion and ensure fair tax practices, Fiji has officially joined the Group of Twenty (G20)/ Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and P
Concerns have been raised by community members in Levuka that the consumption of grog on their island has spiralled out of control, and they are calling on the Government to impose a tax on grog. The concerned memb
In their 3 and 5 year plans, the People’s Coalition Government proposes ‘getting the basics right’ – steady water supply, improved roads, adequate health care, and improved education. Those are the immedia
The surest way for the Government to respond to the cost of living is to raise incomes. That is the comment of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad while speaking at the Fiji Insti
The new wage rate will be effective from the 1st of August 2024, which will be announced in the budget address by the Minister for Finance. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Employment, Productivity and
