Fiji secures US$200M concessional financing support from ADB
Fiji has secured critical concessional financing of US$200 million to support its response to the ongoing fuel crisis in the upcoming national budget followin
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All MPs get 20% pay cut as Seruiratu's push for 50% reduction fails
All Members of Parliament will get a 20 percent pay cut following the passing of a motion tabled by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while Leader of the Opposition Inia Ser
Fuel prices up from today as diesel rises by 93 cents per litre
Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets as the price of diesel will go by up 93 cents to $3.82 per litre today.The price of unleaded fuel will cost $3.13 per litre, up
PM to move motion today for 20% pay cut for MPs
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will move a motion in Parliament today for the reduction in salary of the Members of Parliament by 20 percent. According to the motion,
Current fuel stocks are adequate and supply remains stable - Ro Filipe
Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transportation, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, has assured members of Parliament and the people of Fiji that current fuel stoc
Tourism Action Group reactivated to shield Fiji’s tourism sector from global risks
The Tourism Action Group has been reactivated to protect Fiji’s tourism sector from emerging global threats, particularly the escalating conflict in the Middle Eas
Lautoka residents find new ways to cope with rising cost of living
Residents in Lautoka have started using backyard gardening and carpooling to cope with rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of goods and services. Speaking to fijiv
Taxi drivers feel pressure of rising fuel costs
Taxi drivers at Howell Road Taxis and Tours in Suva are feeling the strain of rising fuel prices, as increasing costs continue to impact their daily operations and househ
Govt redeploys $56M to fund transport, social welfare and sugar support as fuel price expected to go up
In an effort to ease the burden of the increasing fuel prices, the Government has announced a redeployment of $56 million from the existing budget to fund support for bus
Fuel challenges hit Lau, villages told to reduce fuel consumption where possible
While the effects are already being felt across Fiji, residents in the Lau Group are being urged to carefully manage fuel use and prioritise essential travel as communiti
Families continue to feel the strain of the rise in fuel prices
Families and businesses are continuing to feel the impact of the rise in fuel price that was implemented at the beginning of the month, with concerns growing over rising
Fijians urged to use power sparingly as fuel costs surge
Fijians are being urged to use electricity sparingly as Energy Fiji Limited warns that escalating global geopolitical tensions have triggered a sharp surge in internation
Strait of Hormuz fully closed as tensions escalate
The strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully closed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, raising serious concerns over global shipping and regional s
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open†to commercial ships during the remainder of the ceasefire, but tr
Rising diesel prices strain Australia’s freight sector
Australia’s freight industry is under pressure as diesel prices continue to rise. Truck operators say fuel costs have more than doubled, making it difficult to sus
Rising fuel costs to affect food prices and supply - Agriculture Minister
Families could soon feel the impact of rising food costs as the fuel crisis begins to affect farming and food production.Minister for Agriculture Tomasi Tunabuna says the
Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks end without a deal
President Donald Trump has stated that the US Navy will start blocking passage through the Strait of Hormuz, risking an even greater spike to oil and gas prices as he see
Trump: Iran deal “makes no difference†as talks continue
President of the United States Donald Trump has said a potential deal with Iran “makes no difference†to him, as negotiations continue and tensions remain hig
Fiji monitors US–Iran ceasefire amid fuel and cost concerns
Fiji is closely monitoring a newly announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka warning that global instability continues t
Cabinet agrees to 20% pay cut - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that all Cabinet Ministers have agreed to the proposed 20 percent pay cut, which is expected to be tabled at the next sitting
Leaders must take first step on pay cuts and cost-saving – Nalumisa
Leaders must take the first step in implementing cost-saving measures.Minister for Housing and Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has stressed this in relation to the propos