Minister for Finance Biman Prasad

Nurses Farewelled Every Week
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Nurses Farewelled Every Week

Nurses don’t need to go on strike to demand for better working conditions and pay; they will resign and seek b...

Opposition Questions Minister’s Support For Pacific Polytech
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Opposition Questions Minister’s Support For Pacific Polytech

“It seems that the Minister for Finance has a soft spot for the principals of Pacific Polytech, who by the way was...

Tourism Fiji Injected With $30m Boost
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Tourism Fiji Injected With $30m Boost

The tourism sector could drive Fiji’s economic growth once the $30million funding by Govern­ment is approved.

‘Act Now’
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‘Act Now’

Government urged to get their act together or poor will get poorer.

Australia Pumps In $9million For Fiji’s Cyclone Recovery Efforts
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Australia Pumps In $9million For Fiji’s Cyclone Recovery Efforts

The support is intended for the rehabilitation of schools in the Northern Division that were damaged by Tropical Cyc...

Forgiving TELS Debt Will Not Impact Government Revenue
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Forgiving TELS Debt Will Not Impact Government Revenue

Mr Prasad said forgiving this debt would not have an impact on government’s revenue collection because the repayme...

‘Govt Introduces New Scheme, Pardon TELS Debt’
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‘Govt Introduces New Scheme, Pardon TELS Debt’

‘This is not going to have any significant impact on the Coalition Government’s revenue..’Story by: salote.qal...

Calls For Rent Freeze Policy To Remain
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Calls For Rent Freeze Policy To Remain

"What is also happening is people who are building new flats know that they can't increase rent in the next two year...

Four Clear Outcomes
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Four Clear Outcomes

At the end of the two-day National Economic Sum­mit on Friday, Minister for Finance Biman Prasad said the urgent de...

Finance Minister Clarifies Cost Of Summit To Taxpayers
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Finance Minister Clarifies Cost Of Summit To Taxpayers

“We have been criticised over the cost of the summit and some of our spending choices. And that is all right,” M...

‘The Summit Can Do Without A Big Show’
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‘The Summit Can Do Without A Big Show’

You can do economic consultations without having a big fest, says former Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, ...

PM To Minister For Finance: Be Realistic About Government Spending’
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PM To Minister For Finance: Be Realistic About Government Spending’

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabu­ka has told his Minister for Finance to be realistic about government spending.

‘Expenditure For Girmit And Ratu Sukuna Holidays Worthwhile’
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‘Expenditure For Girmit And Ratu Sukuna Holidays Worthwhile’

The Minister for Finance Biman Prasad says the government’s respective allocations of $500,000 each for the Ratu S...

Film Rebate Under Review
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Film Rebate Under Review

The Government will review to determine the effectiveness of rebates paid to overseas filmmakers. 

Government Plans $15,000 Cocktail
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Government Plans $15,000 Cocktail

$18k For Kalavata, $32k For Venue, And $11k For Bags: Finance Minister Says

Parveen Bala Made False Promise In 2014, Biman Prasad Claims
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Parveen Bala Made False Promise In 2014, Biman Prasad Claims

He accused the Government of enjoying the benefits of interfering in the system, appointing administrators, engaging...

Government Explores Strategies To Control Municipal Councils
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Government Explores Strategies To Control Municipal Councils

Mr Prasad highlighted the importance of implementing successful rate collections, as the councils had not managed th...

Fiji Government First 100 Days Under Spotlight
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Fiji Government First 100 Days Under Spotlight

With the coalition Government nearing its first 100th day in power, the spotlight turns to their first 100-day promi...

Former Labasa Resident Helps Hospital Staff
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Former Labasa Resident Helps Hospital Staff

A decade’s worth relationship between Labasa Hospital medical superintendent Dr Jaoji Vulibeci and former Labasa r...

‘Any Changes To TELS To Be Made In The Budget’
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‘Any Changes To TELS To Be Made In The Budget’

Minister for Finance Biman Prasad says any changes that the coalition Government will have to implement with regards...

Shine A Light: $3b Potential
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Shine A Light: $3b Potential

Fiji needs to grow its Gross Domestic Product. This can be done by exploiting the country’s natural competitive ad...

Let’s Go Local: Sorena Naisoso Project To Boost West Economy
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Let’s Go Local: Sorena Naisoso Project To Boost West Economy

There will be an increase in economic activity in the West towards the end of this year as the construction of a new...

Economic Summit Date Set
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Economic Summit Date Set

 The upcoming national economic summit will formulate the 2023 to 2024 National Budget which is expected to be anno...

Biman Prasad Tells FRCS Board To Prioritise Legislation Review
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Biman Prasad Tells FRCS Board To Prioritise Legislation Review

Fiji Revenue and Customs Service newly appointed board members are prioritizing the review of the organisation’s l...

FCCC Looking At Alternatives For The 15 Plus Years Rent Freeze
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FCCC Looking At Alternatives For The 15 Plus Years Rent Freeze

He was responding to Viliame Takayawa who questioned what the FCCC was doing about; the prices of houses that are co...

Draunidalo Suspension, Budget Tops NFP Agenda
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Draunidalo Suspension, Budget Tops NFP Agenda

The suspension from Parliament of National Federation Party president Roko Tupou Draunidalo will be on top of the ag...

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