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.

Fiji’s foreign exchange levels remain strong, standing at over $3.4 billion as of yesterday.

A 21- year- old woman has died after she fell off the ferris wheel ride she was in at the Fiji Showcase earlier today.

Tourism Fiji says they are happy with the allocation they received in the national budget.

It’s a flat Budget devoid of any innovative measures to grow the economy and address poverty, says Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry.

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has announced that the Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry has been allocated a budget of $41.6 million.

Communications Fiji Limited says an independent inspection of all the amusement rides is being conducted and the rides have been shut down for the time being at the Fiji Showcase.

Good news for over 53, 700 students, as the government has announced that all outstanding Tertiary Education Loan Scheme debt is forgiven.