Cost of living still high despite VAT reduction, says Premila Kumar
In 2023, the Government increased Value Added Tax from 9 percent to 15 percent, triggering widespread increases in prices.Although VAT was later reduced to 12.5 percent,
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It's hogwash that Govt expects Fijians to be grateful for 12.5% VAT - Usamate
Opposition MP Jone Usamate says he finds it incredible that this Government expects the families of Fiji to be grateful for a 12.5 percent VAT rate when they were the
Village Boys crowned 2025 Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s champions
Village Boys have been crowned the 2025 Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s champions after edging Kava Vacalea 15-12 in a thrilling final this afternoon. Village Boys struck firs
Vacalea to face Village Boys in Yalovata 7s final
Kava Vacalea will face Village Boys in the final of the men’s Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s after producing some magnificent rugby in their respective semi-finals. Va
Army Green, Wardens Gold, Vacalea and Village Boys through to men's Yalovata 7s semi finals
Army Green had to dig deep as they came from behind to defeat Bula Brothers 14-12 and seal their spot in the Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s semi finals this afternoon. The Bu
Aflame Brothers, RKS OB, Bureta Young Boys and Vokai Nation through to Yalovata 7s U21 semi finals
Axellerate Aflame Brothers, RKS Old Boys, Bureta Young Boys and Vokai Nation U21 are through to the Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s U21 semi finals after winning their respective
Sinukakala Amazons through to Yalovata 7s final after two wins this morning
The Sinukakala Amazons 7s side started their Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s campaign on a strong note after winning their first two pool matches this morning. Sinukakala won
Yalovata 7s: Top men’s teams confirm quarter final spots
Police Blue, Lami Cavaliers, Wardens Gold, Lavidi Brothers, Gau Kacau, Bularoos Rugby, Bay Fresh Gaunavou and Vacalea Boys are through to the quarter finals of the Fiji B
Govt removed VAT on basic food items and medicine to tackle inflation – Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Government’s effort to cushion the impact of inflation is through budgetary measures to support the most vulnerable in the
Fiji Babas crowned new Yalovata 7s champions after 15-12 win over BLK Lavidi Brothers in the final
The Fiji Babas have been crowned as the new champions of the Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s after beating BLK Lavidi 15-12 in the cup final this afternoon. BLK Lavidi Brother
BLK Lavidi Brothers to face Fiji Babas in Yalovata 7s Cup Final
BLK Lavidi Brothers will take on favourites Fiji Babas in the cup final of the Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s this afternoon after beating Police Blue 5-0 in the first semi fina
St. John’s Draiba causes major upset at Yalovata 7s kicking Police White out in the elimination rounds winning 14-7
BLK St. John’s Draiba caused the major upset of the Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s tournament bundling favourites Police White out of the competition beating them 14-7 in
Yalovata 7s: Fiji Babas thrash Police Levuka 32-0
Fiji Babas have set the platform for the Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s after thrashing Police Levuka 32-0. Fiji ran in 6 tries with only 1 conversion and the opposition had
Flying start for Wardens at the Yalovata 7s
Defending Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s champions Wardens kicked off their Fiji Bitter Yalovata 7s campaign on a high after thumping Yalovata Brothers 26-0 in their pool A clas
FRCS to publish TINs of businesses failing to file VAT returns
If you have failed to file VAT returns with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service for your business for engaging in business with other entities, then the businesse Taxpay
FCCC to Traders: Correctly apply the new VAT rates or you will be taken to task
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) is warning traders to ensure that they are correctly applying the 15 percent VAT rate, which came into effect on the
Don’t exploit consumers - FCCC
Businesses are urged not to exploit consumers but make sufficient profit and if prices are artificially driven and do not reflect taxes, the Fijian Competition and Consum
Labour rejects FCCC and Prof. Prasad's claims
The Fiji Labour Party has rejected the Finance Minister and the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission that it posted incorrect information regarding price increases
Increase of VAT to 15% for certain items and removal of bus fare subsidy
The 1st of August saw the commencement of the 2023-2024 National Budget. While certain consumers have called for understanding and acceptance of the government’
Most vulnerable consumers are in villages and we need to protect them – Abraham
Two incidents have been noted by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission where community shops exorbitantly increased the prices of items sold in their shops. F
Some people call for understanding, while others express frustration and shock at price and bus fare hikes
While certain consumers have called for understanding and acceptance of the government’s policies on VAT and bus fares, some say they have been caught by surprise