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Comprehensive Guide to Today’s Weather, Events, Power Shutdown, and Entertainment in Fiji
Here is a recap of some essential updates for your day. Starting with the weather forecast: A trough of low pressure is expected to affect the northern… read more
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“Fiji’s 2024-2025 National Budget: Challenges, Innovations, and Goals for Economic Development and Inclusivity”
The Fiji National Budget Plan for 2024-2025 has been unveiled, featuring various critical items that are currently under thorough examination by experts from all industries. Having previously… read more
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Fiji Government Ends 40-Year Long Strike of Vatukoula Gold Miners with Wage Increase and $25k Family Assistance
Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh expressed his satisfaction at the resolution of the lengthy Vatukoula Gold miners’ strike following yesterday’s national budget announcement in Parliament. The dispute,… read more
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“Government Allocates $540 Million to Health Sector for Improvements in Fiji Hospitals and Dialysis Subsidy”
The government has announced a $540 million funding for the health sector. This includes $90 million to support the functioning of Ba and Lautoka hospitals through a… read more
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Tax-Free Incentives Boost for iTaukei Businesses in Latest National Budget
Ifereimi Vasu, the iTaukei Affairs Minister, has expressed his gratitude following the announcement of tax-free incentives for iTaukei businesses. The announcement was part of the ministry’s allocation… read more
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National Budget 2024-2025: Minister Charan Jeath Singh Calls it Promising Despite Lack of VAT Reduction
Charan Jeath Singh, a businessman from Labasa and the Minister for Sugar, has stated that it wasn’t possible for the Government to accommodate everyone’s requests in the… read more
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Fiji Government Forecasts Record $3Billion Tax Collection for 2024-2025 Financial Year with No Major Tax Policy Changes
Despite no significant alterations to tax policy, the Government is expecting an unparalleled $3 billion tax collection for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This was revealed by Deputy… read more
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Fiji’s Finance Minister Extends Hotel Investment Tax Break to Support Tourism and Infrastructure Development
The tax holiday provided by the Short Life Investment Package (SLIP) will now also be available for investors who purchase existing hotels and resorts and undertake extensions… read more
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Passionate Educator Sereana Tuapati Shines in Remote Island School of Rotuma, Highlights Importance of Teaching Careers
Teaching isn’t a profession everyone is cut out for, but with a strong passion and dedication to service, it becomes possible to make a meaningful impact on… read more
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Motibhai Group Boosts Employee Engagement with Innovative Upskilling Initiative
In a world where retaining talent is increasingly important, the Motibhai Group is taking the lead with its novel strategy for upskilling its employees. The firm recently… read more
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Fiji National Provident Fund Announces Record 8% Interest Rate, The Highest Payout in Two Decades
The Fiji National Provident Fund’s (FNPF) has brought good news, announcing a record 8% interest to be credited to the accounts of its 417,722 members tomorrow. The… read more
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Fiji Police Force Reset Includes Mentorship and Increased Budget, Part of New Partnership with Australian Federal Police
The Fiji Police Force will undergo a comprehensive overhaul that includes the appointment of a mentor for a new police commissioner. This was announced by Finance Minister… read more
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Understanding the Rising Trend of Suki Consumption and its Health Risks in Fiji
The Consumer Council of Fiji recently released a report, ‘Smoke Signal: Understanding the Drivers of Suki Consumption in Fiji 2024’, which probes the current tobacco control situation… read more
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Fiji’s Soaring Sugar Consumption Fuels Diabetes Crisis: An Insight from the Authors of ‘Sugar: An Ethnographic Novel’
When was the last time you indulged in a sugar-loaded beverage? A recent study from Australia has issued an urgent plea to the government to address the… read more
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Alitia Bainivalu Sworn in as Fiji’s New Minister for Fisheries and Forests Following Predecessor’s Resignation
Alitia Bainivalu, previously the Assistant Minister for Tourism, was officially sworn in today as the new Minister for Fisheries and Forests. Her appointment follows the resignation of… read more