Will Govt debt hit $10.5B next month and $11B by July next year?
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 Na
Tag: Budget 2024 2025
Lautoka residents call for united effort to tackle escalating drug problem and homelessness
Calls are being made by residents of Lautoka for the Government and communities to work together and solve the issue of drugs as people are moving away from marijuana but
Diabetes Fiji calls for increase in preventative health care and subsidising of NCD meds and supplies
As we approach the announcement of the National Budget, Diabetes Fiji is calling on the government to revamp the Sweetened Sugar and Beverage Tax, increase investment in
We are preparing for decisive action should our demand not be met in the budget on Friday - FTU
The Fiji Teachers Union calls on the government to act now to prevent a future where students are left without teachers. In a statement, the Union General Secretary Mu
Investment slow-paced, skills shortage worry, high cost of living, red tape and low economic growth a concern – Ariff Ali
As we await the announcement of the 2024/2025 National Budget, there are clear indications that a lot of work needs to be done as the Macroeconomic Committee has highligh
Increase in minimum wage rate without increased productivity will result in higher prices of goods and services – Macroeconomic Committee
Chair of the Macroeconomic Committee, Ariff Ali has signaled higher prices of goods and services if we have an increase in the national minimum wage without increased pro
Nadi residents call for lower cost of living and higher minimum wage
As the government prepares to deliver the 2024/2025 National Budget, some Nadi residents say people are expecting an announcement that would reduce the price of basic foo
DPM Prasad warns poultry industry to charge reasonable prices or Govt will implement price control
When the government provides them with support to protect the industry they must also take some responsibility to ensure that the prices they charge to the consumers are
Committee silent on 7-year tax holiday to Fiji Water – Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says it is surprising that the 2023 Fiscal Review Committee which has submitted a range of taxation measures for the 2024/25 B
Parliamentarians’ pay needs to be revisited with proper public consultation and independent evaluation - Fiscal Review Committee
The Fiscal Review Committee chaired by prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu says that the question of Parliamentarians’ pay needs to be revisited with a proper public c
Qaraniqio's passion as a nurse keeps him going despite challenges
The call for service and passion for work is what keeps Rupeni Qaraniqio, going despite the challenges he faces in Vanuabalavu as a registered nurse serving in the Lomalo
Pre-Budget 2024-2025
Pre Budget 2024-2025 budget recommendations and an insight of what people on the ground wish to see in the National Budget
FTA and FTU call on the Govt to prioritize the right pay for the teachers and civil servants in the budget
Fijian Teachers Association and Fiji Teachers Union Spokesperson Muniappa Goundar says for this National Budget, the government should show that they are a caring and wor
Rise in cost of living and drugs – FCOSS
The Director of Fiji Council of Social Services, Vani Catanasiga, says communities are still reeling from the impact of the rise in the cost of living and are also concer
Any changes to the minimum wage rate will affect our SMEs – Lockington
The CEO of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, Fantasha Lockington is calling on the government to re-look at the national minimum wage before approving any changes w
Prof. Prasad concentrates on budget, makes no comments on the gazetted increases
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government’s focus now is on the next budget, and whatever policies and decisions b
Impose tax on grog as high consumption has led to unproductivity and idle land in Levuka
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
Report says there remains a misconception that suki is safer than cigarettes
Tobacco remains a pressing public concern in Fiji with 16.6 percent of our population reported to smoke daily. These were the words of Deputy Prime Minister and Minist