Fiji Budget Debate
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Fiji unveils a $4.87 billion budget for 2026-27, prioritizing education and boosting health sector funding to $647 million. However, opposition MP Premila Kumar criticizes the budget for rising debt and calls it irresponsible.
Budget Relief for Fiji's Groundwater Programme
Filimoni Vosarogo, Fiji's Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, expressed satisfaction with the national budget for the 2026-2027 financial year. He stated that the allocation for his ministry is close to the amount they had requested, indicating a positive reception to their budgetary needs. The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources has been allocated $37.1 million in the upcoming budget. V…
Singh Praises Budget Amid Fuel Crisis
Fiji's Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh, has lauded the 2026-2027 National Budget, describing it as a comprehensive and well-balanced financial plan. Singh believes the budget effectively tackl…
$25.7 Million Boost for Fiji's Forestry Sector
Fiji's vital forestry sector is set to receive a significant financial injection, with the government allocating $25.7 million in the upcoming 2026–2027 National Budget. This substantial investment is…
Police budget reduced, manpower focused
The Fiji Police Force faces a budget reduction for the upcoming 2026-2027 financial year, allocated $226 million, marking a 5.95 percent decrease from the $240.3 million received in the current period…
Fiji Immigration Ministry Budget Reduced, Focus Remains on Migrant Protection
Fiji's Immigration Ministry will operate with a reduced budget of $14.8 million for the 2026-2027 financial year, a decrease of three million dollars from the current year. Despite the funding cut, Im…