It is imperative for the government to do tax reforms, streamline and reevaluate some tax exemptions and incentives, and encourage self-regulation to improve tax compliance.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad, revealed that the Ministry of Land and Mineral Resources had received an average of $25 million per year over the last six years, totaling approximately $155 million in budget.

Some teachers were issued with five-year contracts, and this is being rectified by the Education Ministry.

The Pacific Island University Research Network (PIURN) Board Members will gather for the first time in two years, with a meeting hosted by the University of the South Pacific today.

The Forestry Ministry is working on undertaking consultation before a Sandalwood Growers and Buyers Association is formalized.

The sandalwood commodity is undergoing a rebranding process for the overseas market.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has stressed the importance of maintaining fiscal space in the government’s budget to prepare for emergencies.

The vacant positions in the Employment Ministry, despite adequate allocation, are overburdening the existing staff.

Diabetes is one of the main concerns raised by doctors treating Fijians in India.

Fiji Airports has announced its annual report, revealing a total of $175 million in dividends declared over the last six years from 2014 to 2019.

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management has secured a budget of $2.9 million to revamp the rural housing assistance program.

The local residents and markets will have access to the harbour facilities on Korovesa Island as part of the multimillion-dollar Nawi Island project in Savusavu.