The coalition government has allocated $5 million for the re-establishment of the Public Works Department in the new fiscal year.

The Sugar Cane Growers Fund welcomes the budget announced by Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad last Friday.

All tourism industry stakeholders will need to work harder as Fiji is now at a competitive level with other countries that also rely heavily on the sector.

The government is currently strengthening and tightening the processes and reporting mechanisms for independent bodies, commissions, and statutory authorities.

There will be a big reliance on women and youth to take up opportunities to expand a sustainable economic base and enhance their entrepreneurship in the country.

Tourism Fiji has been awarded the Silver Chinese Tourism Welcome Award in the Media-internet category.

Former Fijian and well known Kiwi Businessman Ballu Khan’s multimillion-dollar land in South Auckland is up for mortgagee sale.

From next year on, the Coalition Government will be working on a new development plan.

Permanent Secretary for Civil Service Parmesh Chand has reassured the public that streamlining efforts in the ministries will be aimed at enhancing the quality of services and will not lead to job losses or cuts.

Increasing cane production from 1.6 million tonnes to 1.9 million tonnes by the 2024 season is one of the key priorities of the Sugar Ministry.

The new fiscal rates, or excise duties, have kicked in following the national budget announcement yesterday.

The five percent increase in corporate tax rate, review of the national minimum wage and three percent excise duty were three of the main concerns raised by Mark One apparel owner, Mark Halabe.