We cannot have a strong nation without a strong economy - Kiran
We cannot have a strong nation without a strong economy but we need resources and support for the most fundamental things that are important to all of us. This was sta
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Budget raises serious concerns - Kumar
FijiFirst MP, Premila Kumar says the 2023/2024 National Budget raises serious concerns regarding its impact on citizens and businesses as the increase in VAT and tax will
Almost 100% increase in HIV cases last year
Fiji recorded 245 cases of HIV last year compared to 151 cases in 2021 which is almost an increase of 100 percent. This has been revealed by the Minister for Health Do
This budget does not reflect the voice of poor people - Kirpal
FijiFirst MP, Sanjay Kirpal says the 2023/2024 National Budget does not reflect the voice of poor people while the sugarcane farmers now have no faith in the three-legged
Govt to pay $506m for film tax rebate, Walesi, USP dues, FRA’s liabilities and backdating CGT – Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica has revealed that the FijiFirst Government has handed a bill of $506
The budget is transparent which will help in improving livelihoods - Ditoka
It is a transparent and inclusive budget with well-thought-out policies for the growth of the economy that will assist the vulnerable, improve livelihoods and maintain th
The Biman budget means whether they like it or not, to live with it – Bia
The reality of the Biman budget is telling the people of Fiji, whether they like it or not, to live with it. Opposition Member of Parliament Aliki Bia highlighted this
Scholarships provided in this budget is unprecedented – Gavoka
Providing scholarships to the extent that is in this budget is unprecedented in the history of this country - with $148 million allocated for these scholarships. This
This is a bad budget that Fijians will regret - Bala
This is a bad budget that all Fijians will regret when their pockets are hit with the coming increases in the everyday cost of living. FijiFirst MP, Parveen Bala highl
Appointment of 2 FijiFirst MPs to fill in vacant seats in parliament expected this week - AG
The appointment of the 2 candidates of the FijiFirst Party to fill in the vacant seats in parliament is expected to be done this week. This has been stated by Attorney
Govt is spending money like drunkards in a nightclub - Seruiratu
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says there is nothing new in the 2023-2024 National Budget and it is a repetition of what the FijiFirst has been doing in the pas
No Govt is capable of preparing a budget that gives their people everything they want – PM
No government anywhere is capable of preparing a budget that gives their people everything they want because our resources are scarce and limited, and the government has
It's ironical that Aiyaz wants to lecture us about Govt debt and financial prudence – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says it's ironical that the FijiFirst Party which increased Fiji's debt by over $7 billion since 20
Increase in VAT on non-essential items is relatively well contained – Batiweti
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Kameli Batiweti says the 2023-2024 National Budget is a very good budget and the increase in VAT on non-essential items is rela
Govt to ensure FCCC gets on its feet quickly so that the measures that are intended to support consumers take effect – Prof. Prasad
Following the reduction of certain food items in the 2023/2024 National Budget, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says they want to en
Tertiary education free for all students who get places for higher education under the Fiji Scholarship Scheme
Tertiary education will be free for all students who get places for higher education and agree to the bond service. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Pr
New revenue reforms in the budget projected to raise a further $596.4 million in taxes
Based on the new revenue reforms announced in the 2023/2024 National Budget, the tax revenue projection takes into account 25 additional tax revenue of around $596.4 mill
2023-2024 National Budget
VAT to increase to 15% for items that are not zero rated
We have provided enough funding for police to fill all the positions- Professor Prasad
We have provided enough funding for the police to fill all the positions. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad
We have the right man to lead the tourism industry – Prof. Prasad
We have increased the grant for the tourism industry this year from the previous years and I feel we have the right man to lead the tourism industry at this moment. Th
We are putting resources into the budget to ensure strong strategic planning – Prof.Prasad
We are specifically putting resources in this budget to ensure that the Ministry of Finance has a very strong strategic planning economic intelligence unit to be able to