Chaudhry probably has not seen the list properly - Professor Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry is just jumping the gun when Chaudhry made comments
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We will have to make some very hard choices - Naidu
We really need to get our house in order and that is very challenging. That is the view of prominent Suva lawyer, Richard Naidu who is the Chairperson of the 2023 Fisc
It is inevitable that there will be increases in taxation – Prasad
It is inevitable that there will be increases in taxation. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad while announcing t
My main objective is to introduce a budget that would return the economy to pre-pandemic levels by 2024 – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says his main objective is to introduce a budget that would return the economy to pre-pandemic level
Investment is critical for jobs creation and boosting productivity - Kamikamica
The Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says the Government recognizes that investment is critical for job creation, boosting productivity and
FNPF could be receiving an additional $300-$400m annually in contributions – Prof. Narsey
Economist Professor Wadan Narsey says the Fiji National Provident Fund could be receiving another $300-$400 million annually in contributions if there was a better enforc
Richard Naidu say Aiyaz’s self-congratulatory post has forgotten two things
Prominent lawyer and one of the lead members of the National Federation Party’s Think Tank, Richard Naidu says Aiyaz’s self-congratulatory post has forgotte
We must make sure that every dollar that people pay in tax, is spent wisely by the govt – Prof. Prasad
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says it's his specific objective that they must make sure that every dollar that people pay in
Fiji requests World Bank for support in the health sector
A high-level World Bank Mission Team is currently in Fiji to undertake a mission, centred around the Fiji Government’s request for support in sustainably strengthe
FRCS advises employers to cease TELS deductions from their employees
Following the announcement made by the Government to hold the recovery of the Tertiary Education Loans Scheme repayment, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service would like t
CCPIT visits Ministry of Trade to explore ways for further cooperation
A delegation from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade visited the Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises for a meeting. C
No mini budget – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad stresses that there will be no mini-budget. He say they have a very clear plan where the Economi
$42 million paid out to over 210,000 students in Fiji
$42 million has been paid out to over 210,000 students in Fiji under the Back to School Support. The Special Protection Specialist for the Ministry of Finance, Shamal
Prof.Prasad having several high-level bilateral engagements with Indian Government Ministers
Fiji's discussions in India will be focused on advancing India-Fiji economic relations and bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual strategic interest. This has been h
Fiji faces the challenge of mass departure of IT experts - Kamikamica
The Fiji Government's priority is finding solutions to retain and attract highly skilled professionals in the IT industry as the country is facing the challenge of the ma
PM says they want to have a mini budget as quickly as possible while Prof. Prasad says there will be no mini budget
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they want to have a mini budget as quickly as possible and he thinks it will be in the next parliamentary sitting in March. Rabuka
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum should consider himself as part of a bad history for the Fijian economy – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he is getting on with the job of fixing the economic mess that former Economy Minister, Aiyaz
Australia has played a crucial role in the recovery of Fiji - Kamikamica
Australians have played a crucial role in Fiji's tourism recovery following the opening of our borders in December 2021, and last month, over 42,000 Aussie visitors were
$32 million to be paid today under the $200 per child Back to School Initiative
There is good news for parents who had applied for the $200 per child Back to School Initiative as the government will be disbursing $32 million today. This has been c
Fiji Chamber of Commerce welcomes the new Government and its intentions for business and economic growth – Dr Ali
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the new Government and its intentions to maintain a conducive environment for business and economic growth. Cham
Dayal appointed Chairperson of Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
The Managing Director at HealthCare Products International, Savendra Dayal has been appointed the Chairperson of the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service. The other board