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By: Repeka Nasiko
A COMPLETE removal of fuel duty across the board would result in a revenue loss of more than $150million. Providing an update on the global fuel crisis in Parliament yesterday, Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel said fuel-related taxes remained a significant source of government revenue. “Government has already implemented targeted support measures for the bus industry […]
SEVEN derelict vessels have been removed from the Suva Harbour in 2026. Environment Minister Lynda Tabuya said this was part of the 44 derelict vessels identified by the Joint Maritime Enforcement Committee in 2024. “To date the official list of derelict vessels in the Suva Harbour has reduced from 44 vessels in 2024 to 24 […]
GOVERNMENT contingency plans in response to the impact of the ongoing global fuel crisis will be part of the 2026-2027 National Budget. In Parliament yesterday, Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel said this was due to rising downside risks on Fiji’s economic growth projections and elevated living costs placing pressure on revenue collections in the months ahead. […]
THE inclusion of short-term holiday rentals such as airbnb’s in the Tourism Act 2026 has been welcomed by tourism stakeholders. Tourism consultant Pramesh Kumar said the Act which was passed by Parliament this week was a comprehensive framework that overarches all tourism related legislation and reflected the realities of modern tourism economy. “Importantly, the inclusion […]
The Health Ministry can verify overseas treatment letters from patients fundraising for medical treatment. In Parliament, Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu reaffirmed this while responding to Opposition MP Premila Kumar who raised concerns about Health Ministry certified letters being circulated for months without any verification for the public that patients were seeking assistance from. “If […]
The Fiji Trades Union Congress has objected to any discussion of reducing Fiji National Provident Fund contributions as a cost-cutting measure in response to the ongoing global fuel crisis. FTUC national secretary Felix Anthony said the suggestion by the Ministry of Finance was a “lazy option” that would result in workers sacrificing hundreds of millions […]
FIJI Airways’ control of 70 per cent of the Korean market through its established gateways could be in jeopardy following Government’s plan to restore Korean Air’s direct services to Fiji. Direct flights between Nadi International Airport and Seoul’s Incheon International Airport came to an end in 2019 after the airline cited a constant deficit of […]
THE issue of improper waste disposal resurfaced after 55 sacks of trash was collected from two popular public beaches in Lautoka over the weekend. The rubbish was collected by members of the Youth Assembly of Fiji and Ministry of Environment who led the campaign to clean up Saweni and Lomolomo beaches as a lead up […]
MUNICIPAL councils will be required to submit periodic operational and maintenance reports for donated equipment. In Parliament last week, Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa said this was part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen accountability measures for councils that will soon be receiving equipment worth $12.5million. “The Ministry of Local Government fully recognised that in […]
LOCAL Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa says Government is working towards establishing waste sorting centres. “That is one of the desires of not only the ministry, but for the Government,” said Mr Nalumisa in Parliament last week. “At the moment we are trying to assist the councils in the collection of all solid wastes.” He said […]
