The Local Government Ministry says there are no licensing fees to be imposed on market vendors as reported in the Fiji Times.

Minister Premila Kumar says the document that was sent out to the media highlighting certain licensing fees is not aligned with the Government’s policy.

Kumar is urging Fijians to disregard the draft market regulation.

“Last year as you know we have removed the business licensing fee. Why would we go ahead and introduce another licensing fee.”

The Minister is assuring market vendors that the government remains firm on maintaining a no business licensing fee.