National Budget

Commission Warns Traders Over Illegal Charges
NATION, NEWS

Commission Warns Traders Over Illegal Charges

He said the traders were found in breach of common practices like different display of prices and overcharging.

Lower Food Prices In New Budget: Families Urge Government
NATION, NEWS

Lower Food Prices In New Budget: Families Urge Government

“A chunk of the family’s expenses is for buying food, which is why Government must address this issue in the Nat...

33 Houses In Veisaru Without Electricity For Six Years
NATION, NEWS

33 Houses In Veisaru Without Electricity For Six Years

“About 15 houses have had the wiring done, but they have no power, it has been six years now, and we are still wai...

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

‘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...

Boosting Rural Economy Growth Is Part Of Budget Submissions
NATION, NEWS

Boosting Rural Economy Growth Is Part Of Budget Submissions

The Ministry has collaborated with the agriculture, and fisheries ministries that also help rural areas to see where...

Minister Agni Deo Singh Urges Teachers Not To Worry
NATION, NEWS

Minister Agni Deo Singh Urges Teachers Not To Worry

“When governments change, the new government’s job is to continue with the good initiatives the previous governm...

SODELPA: Why TELS Must Go
NATION, NEWS

SODELPA: Why TELS Must Go

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

‘Any Changes To TELS To Be Made In The Budget’
FIJI NEWS, NATION, NEWS

‘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...

Price Hike On Food Will Be Addressed
Business, SUNBIZ

Price Hike On Food Will Be Addressed

Reducing prices on basic food items will be addressed.

‘Explain Your  Stance’
NEWS

‘Explain Your Stance’

SODELPA MP Mosese Bulitavu under the spotlight from party for showing his support to the 2022-2023 National Budget

$249m Merchandise Sent to Aussie in 2021
SUNBIZ

$249m Merchandise Sent to Aussie in 2021

30 business leaders participate in investment and trade mission in Australia.

West Road Works Completion By August
NEWS

West Road Works Completion By August

Mr Prasad said the recent West road works were part of the FRA’s pothole reduction programme that started about 20...

Special  For Copra Farmers
SUNBIZ

Special For Copra Farmers

“This is good news, because when world market prices go down, the farmers will continue to collect $1350 per tonne...

Primary School Teachers Praised
NEWS

Primary School Teachers Praised

Primary school teachers across the country can expect a pay rise in the 2022- 2023 National Budget announcement.

Gavoka Accuses The People’s Alliance Of ‘Stealing SODELPA Ideas’
NEWS

Gavoka Accuses The People’s Alliance Of ‘Stealing SODELPA Ideas’

Social Democratic Liberal Party leader Viliame Gavoka has accused The People’s Alliance of stealing a lot of their...

A-G: Food Price Drop Expected
NEWS

A-G: Food Price Drop Expected

Expect the price on imported food and some goods to drop over the next few months as freight charges will fall by Se...

Fiji National Provident Fund Contribution To Increase: A-G
NEWS

Fiji National Provident Fund Contribution To Increase: A-G

The Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum assured members of the public who gathered at the...

Government Seeks Avenues To Retain Fijians Migrating For Work
NEWS

Government Seeks Avenues To Retain Fijians Migrating For Work

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Government’s top priority was to ensure no Fijian was left to starve.

A Smart And Responsible Budget, Says Uni Students Body
NEWS

A Smart And Responsible Budget, Says Uni Students Body

The Fiji National University Students Association (FNUSA) commends the Fijian Government on a well balanced, innovat...

A-G Clarifies Govt Funding For Tertiary Institutions
NEWS

A-G Clarifies Govt Funding For Tertiary Institutions

‘Opposition MPs are trying to turn the USP grant issue into a political issue.’

Sugarcane Farmer Praises Budget
SUNBIZ

Sugarcane Farmer Praises Budget

Sugar cane grower Premila Devi hailed the 2021-2022 National Budget. Ms Devi said the $85 per tonne guaranteed price...

How To Report Better: Journalists Get A Timely Lesson From The A-G
NEWS

How To Report Better: Journalists Get A Timely Lesson From The A-G

Twenty two journalists got a Budget reporting lesson Saturday – from the man who this Friday delivers the nati...

SODELPA Split Contributes To Lack Of Co-ordination In Opposition Response To Budget Debate
Analysis, Politics

SODELPA Split Contributes To Lack Of Co-ordination In Opposition Response To Budget Debate

This debate was one of the worst performances by the Opposition. Many of its MPs wanted a change of Government but o...

Price Of Food To Drop By August 1st: FCCC
NEWS

Price Of Food To Drop By August 1st: FCCC

The price regulator has vowed to clamp down on greedy traders who will look to rip off Fijians.

A Bold, Brave And Prudent  National Budget For All Fijians
Analysis

A Bold, Brave And Prudent National Budget For All Fijians

Mr Sayed-Khaiyum has admirably set the tone and created the environment for Fijians to not only survive but prosper ...

2020-21 National Budget Verdict: Bold & Positive
NEWS

2020-21 National Budget Verdict: Bold & Positive

“We’ve learned that in other economic downturns that you’ve got to spend to keep the economy going or get the ...

2020-21 National Budget: What’s In It For Civil Service
NEWS

2020-21 National Budget: What’s In It For Civil Service

“We’ll also be cutting salaries for all Permanent Secretaries and the CEOs and Heads of Commissions and Independ...

2020-21 National Budget: What’s In It For Employers And Employees
NEWS

2020-21 National Budget: What’s In It For Employers And Employees

The reduction of mandatory employer and employee FNPF contributions to 5 per cent will be extended through 31 Decemb...

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