The coalition government has allocated $5 million for the re-establishment of the Public Works Department in the new fiscal year.

The Sugar Cane Growers Fund welcomes the budget announced by Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad last Friday.

The $650m outstanding Tertiary Education Loan Scheme debt has been forgiven, however, the 53,725 students will need to fulfil the criteria set by the government in order to qualify.

The Ministry of Health is taking a One Health approach to manage the leptospirosis outbreak in Kadavu.

Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad says Fijians will need to be a little more patient, as measures are being put in place to improve our health services.

The Ministry of Health is now focusing on maintaining good expenditures to ensure the budget is utilized properly.

All tourism industry stakeholders will need to work harder as Fiji is now at a competitive level with other countries that also rely heavily on the sector.

The government is currently strengthening and tightening the processes and reporting mechanisms for independent bodies, commissions, and statutory authorities.

The Crime Prevention Committee members held a talanoa session over the weekend with the Turaga ni Koro’s of villages situated along the Nadi-Namaka Corridor.

There will be a big reliance on women and youth to take up opportunities to expand a sustainable economic base and enhance their entrepreneurship in the country.

Tourism Fiji has been awarded the Silver Chinese Tourism Welcome Award in the Media-internet category.

Minister for Agriculture Vatimi Rayalu says the allocations for various sectors under the Ministry is a welcomed move.