budget
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Fiji Roads Authority underspends A$11.4m as material shortages, weather disruptions and staffing gaps delay capital works
An unexpected multi-million underspend on road projects is raising questions about delivery timelines. Supply shortages, severe weather, and staffing gaps are being cited as the main blockers, signaling potential shifts in how future works are planned and funded.
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Fiji’s 2024 Budget: $246 Million Unspent as Delays and Staffing Gaps Hamper Public Projects
Millions in government funds sat idle as project delays and staffing gaps slowed delivery of essential services. A recent audit flags planning and procurement weaknesses—and hints at what could change to get budgets turning into results.
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Fiji’s TELS underspent by $11.6m in 2024 as TVET uptake remains weak, audit finds
An Auditor-General’s review flags a funding mismatch in 2024: millions of tertiary-education dollars went unused as demand for certain programs lagged. The findings spotlight unfilled funded places and reallocations, raising questions about how future budgets are planned and promoted for tertiary education.
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Fiji’s National Fire Authority under strain as aging fleet and tight finances curb rural expansion
Fiji’s fire service is expanding into rural communities, but an ageing fleet and tight budgets are squeezing its ability to respond. A parliamentary review signals rising maintenance costs and tough funding choices ahead as reforms unfold.
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Fiji Parliament Clash Over Cost of Living as Government Emphasizes Budget Aid and Liquidity
An intense parliamentary clash unfolds as government and opposition argue over how to ease rising living costs. Ministers defend targeted relief while critics urge faster action, spotlighting inflation, liquidity, and promised reforms as the debate heats up.