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Budget built on voices of the people

Assistant Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel describes the 2025–2026 National Budget as a true reflection of the people’s voice.

July 16, 2025 5:34 am
 

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Foreign Affairs gets boost to strengthen global ties

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua has welcomed a $7.4 million increase in the ministry’s 2025–2026 budget.

July 16, 2025 5:20 am
 

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Funding secured to restore local government elections

Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa, has defended the 2025–2026 budget, saying it is a practical and people-focused plan—not an election “giveaway” as claimed by the opposition.

July 16, 2025 5:10 am
 

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ECE teachers to get eight-hour pay

The Ministry of Education is strengthening its focus on early childhood education and has welcomed the allocation of $32 million in the 2025–2026 national budget an increase of $10 million from the previous $22 million.

July 16, 2025 5:05 am
 

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Govt doubles down on digital transformation

The new national budget will drive major investments in digital transformation to streamline government services and boost business efficiency.

July 16, 2025 5:00 am
 

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KPMG pushes for gender diversity in tech

Fifteen final-year female university students will take part in KPMG Fiji’s ‘IT’s Her Future’ program from tomorrow.

July 16, 2025 4:57 am
 

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Needle program ready for implementation

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that it will roll out a phased needle and syringe program in the country.

July 15, 2025 4:40 pm
 

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$24m in unpaid traffic fines

The government is taking steps to deal with the large amount of unpaid traffic fines which has reached $24 million since 2001.

July 15, 2025 4:32 pm
 

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Fire destroys Vunivau home due to poor roads

Road conditions in heavily populated residential areas continue to be a major challenge for emergency services during fires or other critical situations.

July 15, 2025 4:22 pm
 

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Budget saves health workforce

Health Minister Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu says the government’s bold investment in the health workforce has stopped a dangerous post-COVID exodus of doctors and nurses that once threatened to cripple the system.

July 15, 2025 4:17 pm
 

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Budget like a supermarket with empty shelves says Kumar

Opposition MP Premila Kumar says the government is borrowing too much money without using it to improve people’s lives.

July 15, 2025 4:09 pm
 

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TLTB promoting women’s access to land

The iTaukei Land Trust Board is taking bold steps towards promoting gender equality in land access.

July 15, 2025 3:19 pm

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