Professor Prasad dismisses claims of unrealistic revenue targets
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has dismissed claims that the government's revenue expectations for the 2025/2026 financial year ma
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Govt will not make more backdated payments to USP as discussions on VAT amount continue – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Prasad has confirmed that the government will not make any more backdated payments to the University of the South
VAT cut is not a cure – Koya
Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya says the VAT cut is not a cure but it is a band-aid solution to the cost of living problem. While opposing the 2025-2026 National Budget in P
Sharma raises concerns over rising debt, youth struggles, and inconsistent economic policies
Opposition MP, Rinesh Sharma has criticized the 2025/2026 National Budget, raising concerns over rising debt levels, youth challenges with tertiary education funding, and
Ro Filipe raises concern over 7% unutilised Ministry budget
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau says his Ministry’s unutilised budget of 7 percent is a concern and he is urging all Heads of Departments to utilise a
Increased police funding to target crime in red zone areas – Prof. Prasad
The increased funding for the Fiji Police Force will allow officers to target crime in red zone areas such as Suva, Nadi and Lautoka, especially regarding rising incident
Civil servants must deliver as Govt spends about $1.3B annually on salaries – Prof. Prasad
Civil servants must deliver services to the people, as any delay in spending directly affects development and it shouldn’t happen as the government spends about $1
FCEF calls on Govt to let regional students work as 16,000 locals wait for overseas jobs
As Fiji faces a skills shortage, suggestions are being made to allow regional students to work in Fiji and for the government to enable 16,000 job-ready locals registered
Manufacturers enjoying duty protection shouldn’t make profits at the expense of the people – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says that many local manufacturers enjoy significant protection and they shouldn’t make profi
Businesses expected to pass benefits to consumers as Govt cuts duties and VAT – Prof. Prasad
The government has done its part by reducing duties and VAT and now businesses must do theirs by ensuring a corresponding decrease in prices that reflects these reduction
Call for better budget monitoring as communities still rely on river water despite increased allocations
A call is being made for government leaders to ensure more effective monitoring and implementation of national budget allocations, particularly in rural communities where
Watch Professor Prasad on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan The show will focus on the 2025/2026 Nationa
Radrodro stresses need for strong monitoring as schools get grant and fundraising autonomy
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro has welcomed the flexibility given to schools in terms of fundraising and the complete autonomy given to the school management of
Police to be more visible as budget set for 1,000 more officers to join the force - Prof. Prasad
Good news as Police officers will be more visible, after it was announced in the 2025-2026 National Budget that 1,000 more recruits will be bolstering the ranks soon.
Govt not looking at reviewing the National Minimum Wage rate for now
The government is not looking at reviewing the National Minimum Wage rate anytime soon. While speaking to employers during the Post Budget Breakfast held at the Grand
40 new jobs for Fiji Corrections Service and maintenance of cemeteries
More employment opportunities have been announced in the 2025/2026 National Budget as $1 million has been allocated for the recruitment of 40 new positions under Phase 2
Vanua Levu project a top tourism priority for 2025 -2026 budget- Gavoka
The Vanua Levu project is a key priority for the Ministry of Tourism over the next 12 months. While speaking after the announcement of the 2025–2026 National Bu
Increase in Tourism Fiji budget allocation warmly welcomed by Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association
The increased funding for Tourism Fiji has been warmly welcomed by the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association saying this will enhance international marketing effortsâ€
The Budget is a fair and inclusive one – Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the announcement of the 2025/2026 National Budget, stating that it is quite a fair and inclusive one. President Law
Govt has done its part in increasing our allocation and it's up to us to deliver - Tudravu
The government has done its part in increasing the budget allocation for the Fiji Police Force, and now the onus is on us to deliver the services on the ground that is ex
5% social welfare increase will have to do for now – Kiran
Considering all the different efforts, the 5 percent increase in social welfare allowance will have to do for now. This has been highlighted by Minister for Women, Chi