Minister for Finance

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

Cabinet Re-Looks At One Million For Ratu Sukuna, Girmit Day Celebrations
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Cabinet Re-Looks At One Million For Ratu Sukuna, Girmit Day Celebrations

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says cabinet will have to re-look at the budget proposals of $1million for Ratu Sukun...

Water, Health Issues On The Agenda
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Water, Health Issues On The Agenda

As the Ministry of Finance prepares to host the inaugural National Economic Summit next week, Mr Prasad announced th...

Prasad On FRCS Board Allowances
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Prasad On FRCS Board Allowances

Board Members governing tax collectors earn a monthly income of close to $1000.

$500k For Girmit Day
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$500k For Girmit Day

The Government has approved a $500,000 grant for the celebration of Girmit Day, a two-day conference scheduled for M...

$15.40m Intended For Rehab Of 9 Schools
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$15.40m Intended For Rehab Of 9 Schools

This additional funding is intended for the rehabilitation of nine schools nationwide. 

Teachers, Parents To Improve Education
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Teachers, Parents To Improve Education

Strengthening a healthy relationship between parents and teachers will create a conducive learning environment for s...

SODELPA: Why TELS Must Go
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SODELPA: Why TELS Must Go

The Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) is adamant that the abolishment of Tertiary Education Loans Scheme (TE...

Shine A Light: ‘Amend Tender Law’
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Shine A Light: ‘Amend Tender Law’

Political influence has usually undermined the Government’s procurement process, especially the tendering process,...

State To Decide Pool Project
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State To Decide Pool Project

The completion of the $12.6 million swimming pool in Lautoka City will now de­pend on ministerial guidance from the...

Fiji To Tap Into New Export Markets
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Fiji To Tap Into New Export Markets

The Government is looking at new export markets.

$7.5m Allocated
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$7.5m Allocated

The coalition Governmen t has allocated an additional $7.5 million to continue the 10 per cent reduction in bus fares. 

Fiji Government Owes USP $116m
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Fiji Government Owes USP $116m

Minister for Finance Biman Prasad confirmed yesterday that the initial $10m payment to the university was disbursed ...

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka: We Need A Mini Budget
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Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka: We Need A Mini Budget

There will have to be a Mini- Budget to cater for the establishment of new ministries such as the Ministry of Multi-...

TELS, Scholarship Decision Today
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TELS, Scholarship Decision Today

Minister for Finance, Biman Prasad, said he would only talk on the matter after the statement from the Education Min...

Redeployment Of Fund Approved By Cabinet: Biman Prasad
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Redeployment Of Fund Approved By Cabinet: Biman Prasad

He said the decision was based on a submission by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Strategic P...

No Mini-Budget, Government Will Now Venture Onto Redeployment Of funds
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No Mini-Budget, Government Will Now Venture Onto Redeployment Of funds

“The decision was based on a submission by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Strategic Planni...

Fiji Revenue & Customs Laid-off Staff Under The Spotlight
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Fiji Revenue & Customs Laid-off Staff Under The Spotlight

In December 2021, FRCS terminated 102 employees as part of a redundancy move after it had implemented taxpayer onlin...

Economic Summit In April, Fiscal Review Committee To Be Formed
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Economic Summit In April, Fiscal Review Committee To Be Formed

He said his ministry anticipated a well-planned two days economic summit with different sectors meeting together.

Fijians Flock To Receive $200 Assistance, Government Urged To Consider Guardians
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Fijians Flock To Receive $200 Assistance, Government Urged To Consider Guardians

“There are a lot of families that are struggling to put food on the table now with the fluctuating food prices,”...

USP Grants To Be Released Says Biman Prasad
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USP Grants To Be Released Says Biman Prasad

He said the decision was a commitment made by all three political parties in Government.

Fiji Car Club Endorses Move To Publish Vehicle Costs
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Fiji Car Club Endorses Move To Publish Vehicle Costs

The Fiji Car Club has welcomed the move by Government to publish the landed cost and selling cost of all vehicles in...

Massive 6.25 Per Cent  Interest For Members
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Massive 6.25 Per Cent Interest For Members

Fiji National Provident Fund members are expected to receive a massive 6.25 per cent interest rate payout. This was ...

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