Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad clarified that grants to all tertiary institutions are disbursed only after thorough assessments of their budget submissions.

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad confronted several Independent Members of Parliament today, questioning them about their strategy if VAT were to be reduced from fifteen to nine percent.

The Higher Education Commission of Fiji has today clarified that it has neither signed any grant agreement with any higher education institutions nor has it disbursed any grants from the 2024/25 National Budget.

The government’s payments to former Vatukoula gold miners as a strike settlement could set a precedent.

Attorney General Graham Leung has announced an ambitious law reform agenda.

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo has acknowledged the nine independent members who have shown support to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

The government has outlined  strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening national security and law enforcement capabilities.

Westpac’s Pacific Economist Shamal Chand says the 2024-25 national budget attempts to address cost of living pressures through pay increments, economic stability and consolidate Government’s medium-term fiscal position.

Independent Member of Parliament, Joseph Nand has criticized the 2024/25 national budget saying it is inadequate and lacking in vision.

Despite calls for a 30 percent salary increase by teachers’ unions and associations, Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says he is satisfied that civil servants will see a pay raise, although smaller than requested.

The 2024-2025 budget is a balanced budget that continues to focus on sustainable economic growth.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says his will has been answered as Fiji’s national budget was announced yesterday.