Quality of education will not be compromised – Akbar
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says while there has been a slight reduction in the free education grant, the focus will be making sure the quality of education is not comp
Tag: Budget 2020 2021
We have to be positive about the measurements announced in the budget - Rabuka
Opposition Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says we all have to be positive about the measurements that have been announced in the 2020/2021 National Budget. Speaking to Fijivil
Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association delighted with 2020/21 Budget
The CEO of Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association, Fantasha Lockington says they are delighted the Government has delivered by providing relief for both import and excise du
Major changes announced in the 2020/2021 National Budget
Major changes in taxes and policies have been announced in the 2020/2021 National Budget by Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to stimulate the economy and to brin
$20.83 is expected to paid by govt to meet the guaranteed cane price of $85 per tonne
Government is expected to fork out $20.83 per tonne to meet the guaranteed cane price of $85 per tonne as the forecast price for a tonne of sugar for the 2020 Crushing Se
Association of Banks reassures government that they will continue to assist affected customers
The Association of Banks in Fiji has reassured the Minister for Economy as part of their submission for the 2020/2021 National Budget that they will continue to assist th
We need to work together – Fantasha Lockington
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO, Fantasha Lockington is hoping that some relief is provided by the government by reducing import and excise duties and taxes to ass
BSP Fiji assisting more than 5,000 customers impacted by COVID-19
Bank South Pacific Fiji says it has been assisting more than 5,000 customers impacted by COVID-19 with its relief packages. When asked if BSP Fiji was taking any recov
Environment and Climate Adaptation Levy and Service Turnover Tax should be suspended - Nur Bano Ali
The President of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nur Bano Ali confirms they have supported the submission from the Tourism Industry that Environment and Climat
An additional 115,000 unemployed due to the pandemic and others living on or below the poverty line eargerly await budget announcement
People living on or below the poverty line in the country will be eagerly awaiting the 2020/2021 National Budget announcement tonight on how they will be assisted during
39,023 Fijians benefitting from the Government and EFL Subsidy Scheme
A total of 39,023 Fijian families are benefiting from the Government and EFL Electricity Subsidy Scheme as at June this year. As of 1st April this year, EFL subsidize
Health Budget expected to focus on COVID-19 and continuing high-quality medical services
The 2020/2021 National Budget is expected to continue to focus on the strengthening of the capacity of doctors and nurses to combat COVID-19 and keep themselves and Fijia
Government should reconsider ECAL – Fiji Retailers Association
The Fiji Retailers Association says the government should reconsider the Environment and Climate Adaptation Levy to make it more affordable because some of the items are
More than 60% of tourism businesses surveyed expected to transition to other activities if travel does not start by November
More than 60% of tourism businesses in Fiji surveyed by the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Ministry of Commerce, Tourism, Tr
New Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge to open early next month
The Fiji Roads Authority has successfully completed work on a number of bridges and crossings in the past 12 months where they have replaced numerous previously flood pro
FTUC calls for VAT to be exempt from basic food items
The Fiji Trades Union Congress says they would like to see VAT to be exempted from basic food items in the National Budget announcement tomorrow night. As close to 115
We expect some of the incentives announced in the COVID-19 Response Budget to assist the consumers to continue – Seema Shandil
Consumer Council CEO, Seema Shandil says they expect some of the incentives announced in the COVID-19 Response Budget to assist the consumers to continue, to promote smal
If there is a salary cut for civil servants, municipal councils will be affected – Premila Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says if there is a salary cut for civil servants, municipal councils will be affected. When asked in a press conference, K
Fiji should continue to focus on growing sectors like Agriculture even after tourism picks up - Chauhan
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation President, Sandeep Chauhan says the country should continue to focus on growing sectors like Agriculture even after tourism picks u
National Sports Commission anticipates 50% budget reduction - Mazey
The Fiji National Sports Commission will be anticipating a 50% reduction in their budget allocation. National Sports Commission Chairman Peter Mazey says most of their
WAF purchases 22 generators to ensure they continue to supply water during a power outage
The Water Authority of Fiji is waiting for the arrival of 22 generators from overseas that will be installed at certain treatment plants and pumping stations to ensure th