iTaukei GDP per capita strong but needs strategic boost – Rabuka
The iTaukei GDP per capita is in good standing, however, to sustain and enhance this progress, it is imperative that strategic policies and new initiatives are implemente
Tag: Budget Debate 2025 2026
Parliament agrees to establish Special Committee on Sugar Industry
Parliament has unanimously agreed to establish a Special Committee on the Sugar Industry to undertake a comprehensive review and provide strategic recommendations for its
2025-2026 National Budget Debate
Parliament has officially passed the 2025–2026 National Budget, with 75 percent of Members of Parliament voting in favour of the budget, matching the support recor
2025/2026 National Budget is short-sighted and debt-heavy - Chand
The 2025/2026 National Budget is short-sighted, debt-heavy, and dangerously out-of-touch with the real needs of the Fijian people. While opposing the budget, Oppositio
Ratu Josaia Niudamu tells Ketan Lal to stop with racist remarks of traditional leaders
Assistant Minister for Justice, Ratu Josaia Niudamu, launched a direct attack in Parliament against Opposition MP Ketan Lal, accusing him of making racist and disrespectf
Lal’s motion on Israel Embassy defeated in Parliament
Opposition MP Ketan Lal's motion to amend the allocation of funds for the establishment of Fiji’s embassy in Israel has been defeated in Parliament. $1.13 milli
PM’s Office allocation increases to cater for new positions and civil service pay rise – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Prasad says the increase of about $345,000 to $2.39 million for personal emoluments for the Office of the Prime M
2025–2026 National Budget passed with 75% support in Parliament
Parliament has officially passed the 2025–2026 National Budget, with 75 percent of Members of Parliament voting in favour of the budget, matching the support recor
Maharaj calls Pacific Polytech chair’s email “childishâ€, moves to cut funding but later withdraws motion
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has criticised the chairperson of Pacific Polytech for sending an email questioning the scrutiny of government funding allocated to the insti
VAT reduction is sweet candy, questions Govt expenditure – Usamate
Opposition MP Jone Usamate has called the reduction in VAT a little bit of sweet candy and says it does not compensate for all the hurt that the Coalition Government has
Na Vualiku MSME program to boost North tourism this year – Gavoka
MSMEs in the Northern Division are expected to get a boost as the Na Vualiku Pilot MSME program will be launched this calendar year, offering cost-shared business develop
This is not just about butter, but it is about affordability, accountability, and innovation - Maharaj
If the goal is to keep essential items affordable while boosting local industry, then we need to think outside the box, not defend the status quo. This was highlighted
Radrodro says they will submit a paper to Cabinet on the Repeat Policy
The Ministry of Education is preparing to submit to Cabinet a paper on the No-Repeat Policy for Automatic Progression for consideration. This was highlighted by Educat
This budget is not visionary – Virendra Lal
This budget is not visionary – it is short-term survival funded by debt, and ordinary Fijians are the ones paying the price. Opposition MP Virendra Lal made thi
No vehicle management system in place for Govt - DPM Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there is currently no vehicle management system in place for the whole of government given tha
44 schools affected and 11 schools severely affected by termites, 2 schools in Lautoka learning under tents
Termite infestation in the Western Division continues to be a worry for the Ministry of Education, with 44 schools affected and 11 schools severely affected. This was
It’s not a panic budget, the panic is from the Opposition – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says this is not a ‘panic budget’, as described by the Leader of the Opposition, but th
Tabuya says 2025/2026 National Budget pays attention to details and hears the war cry against poverty
The 2025/2026 National Budget is a budget that pays attention to details, taking simple yet meaningful changes, and hears the war cry of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, t
Vosarogo says no budget is perfect and the last 16 years were a disastrous starting point
We can all agree that no budget is perfect — just as nothing in life or this world truly is. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo highlig
Saukuru calls for investment in a new stadium in the Western division
Minister of Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru has called for investments to build a new stadium in the Western division. Saukuru was responding to the media when asked ab
Nath questions rising crime and calls for better support for police officers
As the Fiji Police Force has been given increased funding in the 2025-2026 National Budget, Opposition MP Vijay Nath asks whether we need more uniforms, or if we need to