World Bank Group President’s visit is significant – Prof. Prasad
The visit by the President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga is a significant one in terms of financing Fiji and the rest of the Pacific Islands. This was highlighte
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World Bank to provide Fiji with $282M support package
A new $282 million package of World Bank support to Fiji will see a major boost for the country’s fiscal, climate and disaster resilience, as well as efforts to su
Our main focus is to reduce poverty in Fiji - World Bank
The World Bank’s main focus is to reduce poverty in Fiji and help people live on a liveable planet. This was highlighted by the Vice President of World Bank for
Over 60,000 Northerners to benefit from World Bank funded Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu
Over 60,000 people in Vanua Levu are expected to benefit from the Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu after the Fiji Government today signed the Agreement for
World Bank Report recommends increased single rate of VAT, changes to personal income and corporate tax, reduce tax incentives and expand customs and excise tax regimes
The World Bank technical analysis is recommending the broad application of an increased, single rate of VAT for Fiji in the latest Public Expenditure Review Report. It
Urgent action needed to reduce Fiji’s debt level – World Bank
If Fiji’s debt level is left unchecked, it is likely to threaten the country’s ongoing recovery from the pandemic and sustainable economic development accor
Arrest warrant issued by ICC for Putin
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Children’s Commissioner, Maria Lvova-Belova. The ICC says t
Fiji secures another US$100 million loan from the World Bank
Fiji has secured another US$100 million loan from the World Bank to support the ongoing recovery from the immense shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic that exacerbated the imp
Thousands of green jobs to be created in Fiji through a new World Bank project
$106 million has been approved by the World Bank in support for unemployment assistance and the creation of an estimated 10,000 jobs through the new Jobs for Nature 2.0 (
Thousands of green jobs to be created in Fiji through a new World Bank project
$106 million has been approved by the World Bank in support for unemployment assistance and the creation of an estimated 10,000 jobs through the new Jobs for Nature 2.0 (
Fiji could tap into US$1trillion Global Outsourcing Services
The development of outsourcing services could see Fiji tap into a global market estimated to be worth almost US$1 trillion, while providing the economy with a climate-res
It’s incredulous that World Bank took 8 months to revise poverty rate downwards – NFP Leader
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad is calling on the World Bank to focus on real poverty that is strangulating at least 50% of our population instea
Fiji’s poverty rate for 2019-20 is now estimated at 24.1%, compared to 29.9% previously recorded – World Bank
The World Bank says that Fiji’s national poverty rate for 2019-20 is now estimated at 24.1%, compared to 29.9% previously recorded. This change affects consumpt
World Bank to make $429 million available for Fiji on highly concessional terms over the next 4 years
The World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework for Fiji for the next four years has been revealed which focuses on fostering private sector-led growth and inclusive e