The government has allocated The Fiji Roads Authority $387.6 million for the next fiscal year.

Fiji’s foreign exchange levels remain strong, standing at over $3.4 billion as of yesterday.

Tourism Fiji says they are happy with the allocation they received in the national budget.

It’s a flat Budget devoid of any innovative measures to grow the economy and address poverty, says Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry.

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has announced that the Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry has been allocated a budget of $41.6 million.

Good news for over 53, 700 students, as the government has announced that all outstanding Tertiary Education Loan Scheme debt is forgiven.

The salaries and wages budget for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has been increased.

The Ministry of Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation budget has increased by $52.5 million, and now stands at $200 million.

Effective from August 1st there will only be two rates of Value Added Tax says Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad.

There will be a five percent increase on the alcohol and tobacco excise duties.

Fiji’s overall net deficit for the financial year 2023 -2024 has reduced by almost 50 percent.

The Coalition Government is scaling up the investment in the water sector with an increased budget of $250.8 million.