Government MP Professor Biman Prasad has defended the coalition government’s economic policies, saying borrowing and tax reforms were essential to fund development and improve public services.

The coalition government’s $4.3 billion budget in the 2023–24 fiscal year will have $1 billion for debt service alone.

The coalition government will only borrow domestically to cover 4.8 percent of the 2023–24 National budget deficit.

The 2023–2024 National Budget will enable the Government to balance its priorities of addressing crucial needs of the nation while attending to its debt obligations.

The 2023-24 national budget has been passed after four days of robust discussion.

The Coalition government is playing catch-up with necessary spending in the 2023–2024 national budget.

The 2023–24 National Budget does not have any innovative measures to address poverty in the country.

Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya has criticized the government’s financial management, citing the largest deficit since 1992 and unnecessary debt hysteria.

The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation is allocated a total budget of $52.3 million.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service welcomes the 2023-24 National Budget saying it has taken a balanced approach.

Key economic stakeholders gathered in Suva last night to dissect the 2023–2024 National Budget.

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad says the 2023-2024 National Budget is well—crafted to ensure sustained economic growth.