The 2026-2027 National Budget outlines several measures to address cost-of-living challenges and support households during the fuel crisis.

There is no major increase in tax rates in the 2026-27 financial year.

Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohamed Saneem have been found not guilty by the Suva High Court this morning.

The 2026-27 national budget, themed “a responsible budget for a sustainable future,” has arrived at a critical crossroads for Fiji.

The government will introduce a new Postgraduate Diploma Scholarship Scheme as part of efforts to strengthen skills development and address critical labour market shortages.

Members of the Fiji National Provident Fund are set to receive a 9.5 percent interest credit by the end of the month after the Fund reported a strong financial performance with more than $1.2 billion in investment income for the 2026 financial year.

Hotels, tour operators, and cruise operators will be required to contribute towards supporting Fiji Airways through a new temporary tourism services tax announced in the 2026–2027 National Budget.

The government has allocated $647 million to the health sector in the 2026-2027 National Budget, with funding aimed at improving hospitals, expanding healthcare services and addressing major health challenges.

The Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport has been given an additional $21 million in the new financial year.

From the village of Salia in Tunuloa, Cakaudrove, on Vanua Levu, George Ting has overcome hardship to build a career in the information technology sector.

The coalition government’s 2026-27 National Budget should focus on what’s within its control, as predictability works well for any government.

High public debt and limited fiscal space are shaping today’s 2026–2027 National Budget, as the government looks to balance cost-of-living support with increasing spending pressures.