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.

A number of key areas have been given consideration by the Finance Ministry in the new national budget, but the important step now will be its implementation.

The Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Industries has confidence in the national budget, saying that it is genuinely fair and balanced for everyone.

The Ministry of Trade is focused on growing the micro, small and medium enterprises and co-operative sector as they form a crucial part of the economy.

The Education sector is allocated a massive $845million from the 2023-2024 National budget the highest allocation given.

The government has allocated The Fiji Roads Authority $387.6 million for the next fiscal year.