Biman Prasad

$3.5 million Renovation for former PM’s residence
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$3.5 million Renovation for former PM’s residence

“Four variations were approved by the Government tender board, increasing the total cost to $3,530,773, which is a...

Government Eyes More Media Freedom, Protection And Assistance
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Government Eyes More Media Freedom, Protection And Assistance

“Journalists deserve the respect and time from public officials,” said Mr Prasad.

Food Demand Soar
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Food Demand Soar

“Strict hygiene demands for meat and seafood products for hotels mean chefs must be able to clearly identify and c...

Zero VAT Medicine, A Boost
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Zero VAT Medicine, A Boost

Dr Sharma said the policy would be good for people who find it difficult to afford medication. 

More Corporate Tax
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More Corporate Tax

Corporate tax will increase from 20 to 25 per cent and new companies on the South Pacific Stock Exchange will increa...

Significant Increase Of $37.3m For Agriculture And Waterways
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Significant Increase Of $37.3m For Agriculture And Waterways

The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is allocated $95.2million, an increase of $37.3m.

Car Wash Owner Eyes Reasonable VAT Increase In National Budget
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Car Wash Owner Eyes Reasonable VAT Increase In National Budget

“For small businesses we anticipate a balanced budget because if VAT goes up, the rent also will go up, the staff ...

Minister Again Assures $630m TELS Debt Write Off In Budget
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Minister Again Assures $630m TELS Debt Write Off In Budget

“That burden will be lifted after the announcement of the Budget. That is a decision that the Prime Minister has m...

Climate Act To Be Refined
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Climate Act To Be Refined

He said Part Eight of the Climate Change Act was devoted to research, data collection, reporting, and monitoring.

Pay Rise Debate
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Pay Rise Debate

The General Secretary of the Fiji Public Service Associa­tion (FPSA), Judith Kotoba­lavu, has expressed concern ov...

‘North Has Been Neglected For Long’
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‘North Has Been Neglected For Long’

Minister for Finance Biman Prasad says that people of Vanua Levu have been neglected for a long time. Mr Prasad...

Parmod Chand Points at Civil Servants Performance
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Parmod Chand Points at Civil Servants Performance

The majority of civil servants in the Northern Division are dysfunctional, too old, have been in the system too long...

Talks on Expired Land Leases Surface During National Budget Consultations
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Talks on Expired Land Leases Surface During National Budget Consultations

Seaqaqa farmer Jai Narayan said he had raised concerns to reduce the premium they had been paying to iTaukei Land Tr...

Street Dwellers Selling Food Vouchers To Market Vendors
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Street Dwellers Selling Food Vouchers To Market Vendors

‘Such assistance should be given to low income earning families who are more deserving of the assistance’

‘Labour Shortage Exists, We Have Lost Good People’
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‘Labour Shortage Exists, We Have Lost Good People’

‘Obviously, we are losing nurses, we are losing doctors, we are losing general labour, and we are losing all our g...

Concerns Raised Over Decreased Lease Money For Child’s Account
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Concerns Raised Over Decreased Lease Money For Child’s Account

During a Budget Consultation at the Nadi Civic Centre, Mr Radikisamoa brought up the matter with Deputy Prime Minist...

Farmers Fear GCC Will Take Away Land Leases
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Farmers Fear GCC Will Take Away Land Leases

A Lomawai sector farmer, Krishna Murti Goundar said they were worried the reinstatement of GCC will take away their ...

National Farmers Union Calls For Cane Price Increase
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National Farmers Union Calls For Cane Price Increase

“The FLP leader should provide irrefutable evidence of me as NFP leader making such a promise. Otherwise, he shoul...

USP Council Optimistic Of Grant Being Restored
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USP Council Optimistic Of Grant Being Restored

The University of the South Pacific (USP) Council’s confi­dence has been restored fol­lowing assurance from the ...

National Budget Set For June 30th: Biman Prasad
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National Budget Set For June 30th: Biman Prasad

"The public can expect a very thoughtful, balanced and a forward-looking budget," he said yesterday.

A-G To Investigate Claims By Seruiratu
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A-G To Investigate Claims By Seruiratu

Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry had raised the same issue on the weekend calling for an investigation on ...

Biman Prasad: Seruiratu’s Comments Insult Descendants Of Girmitiya
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Biman Prasad: Seruiratu’s Comments Insult Descendants Of Girmitiya

Mr Seruiratu claimed that the money ($200,000) was allocated to the organisation that was de-registered for failing ...

Ari Taniguchi’s Judicial Review Case Hearing Date To Be Fixed Next Month
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Ari Taniguchi’s Judicial Review Case Hearing Date To Be Fixed Next Month

Minister for Finance and NFP party leader Biman Prasad has been added as an interested party in the matter. Prasad w...

Biman Prasad: Economic Summit To Be Released Soon
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Biman Prasad: Economic Summit To Be Released Soon

The summit was held for two days last week at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, where an estimated budget of $360,000...

Biman Prasad Boasts of Strides In Politics And Economy
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Biman Prasad Boasts of Strides In Politics And Economy

The Coalition Government is effectively managing politics and the economy, offering hope for a responsive, resilient...

I Don’t Want To Waste My Time On Garbage Talks: Prasad To Chaudhry
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I Don’t Want To Waste My Time On Garbage Talks: Prasad To Chaudhry

I don’t want to waste time on garbage coming from somebody who has become so irrelevant.

Financial Literacy Has To Begin At Home: Biman Prasad
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Financial Literacy Has To Begin At Home: Biman Prasad

Mr Prasad said instilling those ideas at an early age could have a lifelong impact on how those who grow up eventual...

Mixed Feedback On Rent Freeze
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Mixed Feedback On Rent Freeze

There have been mixed feelings from the public concerning the proposed removal of rent freeze policy.

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