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.

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs has been allocated $38.6million for the new fiscal year, an increase of $23.2million.

The 2023–24 National Budget is the result of consultations the government has been having in cabinet, with the public, and with those involved in the economic summit.

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad says the real challenge starts now.

The government will restore the Fiji National Provident Fund workers contribution from 10 percent to 18 percent and undertake a review of the civil servants pay.

There were mixed reactions from the Members of Opposition regarding the 2023-2024 National Budget.