The Ministry of Housing will continue with the regularization of informal settlements to provide long-term housing leases to those residing in informal settlements.

The new fiscal rates, or excise duties, have kicked in following the national budget announcement yesterday.

The five percent increase in corporate tax rate, review of the national minimum wage and three percent excise duty were three of the main concerns raised by Mark One apparel owner, Mark Halabe.

There is a need to reshape the civil service amidst changes in retirement age and permanency of contracts says Permanent Secretary Parmesh Chand.

The Ministry for Lands and Mineral Resources will now shift its focus to rural and remote areas, who are most at risk of climate change.

Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh has confirmed that the amusement ride that was involved in a fatal mishap at the Fiji Showcase in Suva will no longer be permitted to be operational.

23 serving inmates from the Naboro Maximum Center were among the 60 inmates participating in the Yellow Ribbon Walk in Suva.

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai has urged the government, members of the opposition and all independent entities to recommit to the Constitutional process and uphold the values and principles laid out.

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has expressed its delight at the recent budget announcement, stating their members will be extremely pleased.

The Water Authority of Fiji has labelled the Budget positive saying it will allow its team, to continue improving water and sanitation service delivery.

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has clarified the current status of the much criticised Lautoka Swimming Pool Project.

The Fiji Police Force will recruit an additional 100 police constables to boost its operations.