In an effort to support all full casual and market vendors in Fiji – the Government has announced $2.6m to pay the full stall market fee for one year starting from 1st August.

The government has announced its latest budget, with the Minister for Economy saying it is tough times which calls for best measures for Fiji and her people.

In an effort to try and revive the tourism industry, additional tax incentives have been announced.

National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says a lot of promises has been made in the new budget.

The government will continue to subsidise water and electricity costs for eligible Fijians.

The Government has allocated four million dollars for the iTaukei Land Development Program.

Government will be providing $7 million to help ease the financial burden on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s).

Family care leave and paternity leave will be reduced from two days to one day.

$200 million working capital support in the form of loans to help Fijian businesses meet operational needs, is expected to assist nearly 20,000 businesses.

Government has allocated the Ministry of Communications an increased funding of $54.6 million.

$200 million in unemployment income support to Fijians affected by COVID-19 in the formal and informal sector has been announced.

In the latest national budget, the Fijian Government has exempted foreign cargo ships from the process of acquiring a coasting-trade permit.