The Government says strengthening early childhood education remains central to building a stronger education system, with increased investment aimed at giving children the best possible start in life.

Major infrastructure projects will receive a funding boost in the new financial year, with the Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport allocated $821 million in the 2026-2027 National Budget.

Protecting migrant workers from exploitation and human trafficking remains a key priority for the Immigration Ministry, despite a reduction in its 2026-2027 Budget allocation.

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says the tourism industry did not propose, endorse, or broadly agree to the Government’s new five percent Tourism Services Tax announced in the 2026–2027 National Budget.

Fiji Airways has welcomed the support announced by the Fijian Government in the 2026–2027 National Budget.

A Nadi resident is hopeful that increased Budget funding will help address long-standing infrastructure and service challenges in rural communities across Fiji.

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs has been allocated $33.1 million in the 2026–2027 financial year, with funding focused on supporting landowners, traditional institutions, and village development projects.

The Ministry for Sugar has been allocated $96.3 million in the 2026–2027 National Budget, an increase from the $72.2 million allocated in the current financial year.

The increased allocation for the health sector will help address key priorities, including HIV response, staff welfare, medicine supply, and healthcare infrastructure.

The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate urban development, improve public services, and modernise waste management systems as part of a broader push to support Fiji’s growing towns and cities.

Businesses and residents in the Northern Division are expressing cautious optimism following the announcement of the 2026/2027 National Budget, saying many measures align with the government’s theme of a “Responsible Budget for a Sustainable Future.”

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says the $883 million allocated to the education sector in the 2026/2027 National Budget will help ensure schools are adequately staffed and students continue to receive quality education.