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Chief Justice Salesi Temo ruled that the $55,944.03 paid to former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem was a reimbursement of excess tax previously deducted from his salary, not a corrupt benefit as alleged by the prosecution. In his written judgment delivered today, Chief Justice Temo examined a payment voucher tendered as both Prosecution Exhibit No. […]
More than 446,000 Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) members and DrawDown Account (DDA) holders will receive a combined $866 million after the Fund declared an interest crediting rate of 9.5 percent for the financial year ending June 30, 2026. The announcement follows a strong financial performance that generated more than $1.2 billion in total investment […]
By: Anish Chand
Chief Justice Salesi Temo has ruled that former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum did not abuse the authority of his office when he signed agreements relating to former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem’s contract, finding there was no evidence to support the prosecution’s allegations. In his judgment delivered today, Chief Justice Temo said the prosecution had failed […]
By: Anish Chand
Chief Justice Salesi Temo has ruled that the prosecution’s case against former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem stemmed from a flawed interpretation of a contractual clause, ultimately leading to their acquittal. Delivering judgment today, Chief Justice Temo said the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt because […]
By: Anish Chand
A proposed amendment to the Tax Administration Act 2009 will allow the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) to sell real property charged for unpaid taxes without first obtaining a High Court order, provided the taxpayer gives written consent. The change is contained in the Tax Administration (Budget Amendment) […]
The National Farmers Union (NFU) says cane farmers will maintain their “no harvest” stand after the 2026-2027 National Budget failed to increase the minimum guaranteed price of cane. NFU General Secretary Mahendra Chaudhry said the Government had ignored repeated calls from growers to raise the guaranteed cane price to $110 per tonne, leaving farmers with […]
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) will be given broader powers to sanction authorised dealers under proposed amendments to the Exchange Control Act 1950, aimed at strengthening exchange control enforcement. The Exchange Control (Budget Amendment) Bill 2026 proposes empowering the Reserve Bank to impose sanctions where authorised dealers fail to comply with exchange control laws, […]
The Sugar Industry Tribunal has welcomed the Government’s $5 million fuel subsidy package, describing it as a timely measure to support growers and ensure the successful commencement of the 2026 crushing season. In a statement, Registrar of the Tribunal Timothy Brown said the Tribunal met with the Sugar Cane Growers Council (SCGC) and the Fiji […]
Fiji Airways has welcomed the Government’s support in the 2026-2027 National Budget, saying it will help the national airline maintain capacity, strengthen connectivity and support continued tourism growth despite global aviation challenges. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Paul Scurrah said the airline appreciated the Government’s ongoing partnership and commitment to the aviation sector. “Fiji […]
Joint maritime operations involving the Fiji Police Force, the Republic of Fiji Navy and the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service are continuing in the Lau Group following the discovery of more parcels containing white substances washed ashore. Police say more than 20 parcels were initially recovered and escorted to Suva before another 35 parcels were […]
