We will appoint a 10 member fiscal review committee – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he is aware of the transformational work already being done to make the Fiji Revenue and Custom
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Construction on $30 million hangar resumes for Laucala Island – Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for External Trade, Cooperatives and SMEs, Manoa Kamikamica, say they have removed the stop order for the construction of a $30 million
The Economic Summit will be revived by the Coalition Government – Prof Prasad
The Coalition Government will revive the Economic Summit and expects it to be very inclusive. This was stated by the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Finance
Finance Ministry to further improve collaboration with banks through more open and genuine dialogue
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has assured the banks that his Ministry will build upon the partnership and further improve collabo
Expect announcements for cost of ministerial positions following cabinet sitting – Deputy PM Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for External Trade, Co-operatives and SMEs, Manoa Kamikamica says there are some announcements that will come soon about the cost of th
For any tax increase to happen, a proper review is needed for the whole taxation system - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for External Trade, Co-operatives and SMEs, Manoa Kamikamica says a tax increase was in the People’s Alliance manifesto but for
It’s our job to make things happen and start the economy moving - Kamikamica
Newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says the Government knows that some big projects are to come online soon, and it's their job to make those happen a
RBF launches a newly upgraded RTGS System
Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor, Ariff Ali, launched a newly upgraded Real Time Gross Settlement RTGS System today, marking an important milestone in modernising Fijiâ€
Unity Fiji candidate Mohammed Khan has made some unsubstantiated and false allegations - RBF Governor
Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor, Ariff Ali says Unity Fiji candidate, Mohammed Riyaz Khan has made some unsubstantiated and false allegations. Ali says with regards to t
USP student finds difficulties keeping up with the high cost of living
“I cannot afford to catch the bus or buy lunch because of the high cost of livingâ€. A student at the University of the South Pacific says she is struggling
$70 million paid out to 386,907 Fijians as part of the Govt’s $180 Inflation Mitigation Assistance
With the government assistance coming to an end, a total of $70 million has been paid out as part of the $180 Inflation Mitigation Assistance. Permanent Secretary for
Department of Town and Country Planning has been actively contributing to Fiji’s economic recovery- Ali
The Department of Town and Country Planning has been actively contributing to Fiji’s economic recovery in the building sector and they have processed major buildin
Double digit growth expected, Fiji's economic recovery is much stronger than earlier expected – PS Economy
Permanent Secretary for Economy, Shiri Gounder says the Fijian economy is expected to recover much faster than earlier expected, and register a double digit growth this y
Labour market continues to improve as economic activity moves closer to pre pandemic level - RBF
The Fijian economy continues to strengthen, aided by the rebound in tourism and key economic sectors with positive flow on effects onto the job market. The Reserve Ba
There is a current cryptocurrency scam in Fiji - FIU
People are being advised to be vigilant when receiving offers for investments, loans and employment on any online or social media platform as the Fiji Financial Intellige
Survey reveals some struggling parents had to teach their children to drink water to replace food during the COVID-19 period
A survey done in 2020 identified communities and informal settlements in the Suva, Nausori and Lami corridor where the income stream was lessened and women were reporting
Fijian economy continues to strengthen due to the ongoing robust recovery of the tourism industry - RBF Board
The Fijian economy continues to strengthen, attributable to the positive stimulus generated by the ongoing robust recovery of the tourism industry. The Reserve Bank of
Higher food and fuel prices push the annual headline inflation rate in Fiji for Aug to 5.9%, and imported inflation surged to 15.4%
Higher food and fuel prices have pushed the annual headline inflation rate in Fiji for August to 5.9 percent, and imported inflation surged to 15.4 percent. The Reserv
Remittances increases by 22.3% to $574.3 million
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says cumulative to July, inward remittances increased by 22.3 percent to $574.3 million, driven by high growth in mobile money inflows. The RB
Imported inflation stood at 12.3% relative to domestic inflation at 3.6% in August – RBF
Inflationary pressures continue to be influenced by imported inflation which stood at 12.3 percent relative to domestic inflation which stood at 3.6 percent in August acc
Cheques to be phased out with the process starting in 2024 - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji confirms that they intend to phase out the use of cheques, and that is to slowly reduce and then stop the use of cheques in the country. RBF G