Attorney General and the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum presented the COVID-19 Supplementary Budget to parliament at 7.30 on Wednesday 26th 2020

Sayed-Khaiyum said they introduced a COVID-19 Budget Response to offer relief to Fijian families, bolster businesses, protect workers, and fund life-saving containment efforts.

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Financial lifeline loan package remains in place to assist severely impacted small and medium-sized businesses in Fiji - RBF
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Financial lifeline loan package remains in place to assist severely impacted small and medium-sized businesses in Fiji - RBF
29/04/2020 07:13

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People not taking social distancing seriously in supermarkets and in long lines outside banks
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People not taking social distancing seriously in supermarkets and in long lines outside banks
28/04/2020 17:21

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137 ration packs distributed to families in the quarantined areas in Nabua and Soasoa Settlement in Labasa through the Veilomani Food Bank initiative
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137 ration packs distributed to families in the quarantined areas in Nabua and Soasoa Settlement in Labasa through the Veilomani Food Bank initiative
28/04/2020 16:22

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Fiji Corrections Service provides financial assistance to the spouses of 10 Corrections staff who are unemployed due to the COVID-19 crisis
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Fiji Corrections Service provides financial assistance to the spouses of 10 Corrections staff who are unemployed due to the COVID-19 crisis
28/04/2020 16:12

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Nurse helps disadvantaged families who have medical needs and calls for much needed assistance for her cause
Nurse helps disadvantaged families who have medical needs and calls for much needed assistance for her cause
28/04/2020 13:32

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Police will push forward to jetties and wharves to ensure compliance of restriction measures - Qiliho
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Police will push forward to jetties and wharves to ensure compliance of restriction measures - Qiliho
28/04/2020 10:03

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No arrests for social gathering breaches last night while 4 people arrested for breaching curfew hours - Qiliho
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No arrests for social gathering breaches last night while 4 people arrested for breaching curfew hours - Qiliho
28/04/2020 09:06

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Ministry of Health stresses that all sporting events in the country remain temporarily suspended
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Ministry of Health stresses that all sporting events in the country remain temporarily suspended
28/04/2020 07:28

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Punjas Group of Companies faced issues with its rice products during the lockdown period
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Punjas Group of Companies faced issues with its rice products during the lockdown period
27/04/2020 19:24

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Close to 40,000 people working in the hotel and tourism sector on leave without pay and reduced hours
Close to 40,000 people working in the hotel and tourism sector on leave without pay and reduced hours
27/04/2020 17:17

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Only 7 active cases of COVID-19 with zero new cases is the best birthday gift - PM
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Only 7 active cases of COVID-19 with zero new cases is the best birthday gift - PM
27/04/2020 08:06

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37 arrested over the last 24 hours for allegedly breaching COVID-19 restrictions
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37 arrested over the last 24 hours for allegedly breaching COVID-19 restrictions
27/04/2020 09:59

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Further relaxation of the health directives today as gatherings of 20 or fewer people allowed
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Further relaxation of the health directives today as gatherings of 20 or fewer people allowed
27/04/2020 08:24

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No comments yet from Fiji Sun, MIDA and Grace Road Church on claims made in paid advertisement
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No comments yet from Fiji Sun, MIDA and Grace Road Church on claims made in paid advertisement
26/04/2020 17:22

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83 people to appear in special court sittings today after being arrested for COVID-19 breaches in the last 24 hours
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83 people to appear in special court sittings today after being arrested for COVID-19 breaches in the last 24 hours
26/04/2020 10:21

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7 people appear in special sitting in court today for breaching curfew and social gathering restrictions
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7 people appear in special sitting in court today for breaching curfew and social gathering restrictions
26/04/2020 17:43

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Grace Road Church says they have violated neither the law of God nor this world's law
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Grace Road Church says they have violated neither the law of God nor this world's law
26/04/2020 17:42

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Grace Road Church claims in paid advertisement the reason for COVID-19 outbreak is the imprisonment and slandering of its leader
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Grace Road Church claims in paid advertisement the reason for COVID-19 outbreak is the imprisonment and slandering of its leader
25/04/2020 19:09

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Practice physical distancing in your social gatherings of 20 people or fewer from Monday - Qiliho
Practice physical distancing in your social gatherings of 20 people or fewer from Monday - Qiliho
25/04/2020 12:30

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Brief survey on COVID-19 impact on the wider Fijian business community being done by Ministry of Commerce and International Finance Corporation
Brief survey on COVID-19 impact on the wider Fijian business community being done by Ministry of Commerce and International Finance Corporation
25/04/2020 13:05

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Practice physical distancing in your social gatherings of 20 people or fewer from Monday - Qiliho
Practice physical distancing in your social gatherings of 20 people or fewer from Monday - Qiliho
25/04/2020 12:30

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58 arrested in the last 24 hours for allegedly failing to comply with COVID-19 restrictions
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58 arrested in the last 24 hours for allegedly failing to comply with COVID-19 restrictions
25/04/2020 11:33

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There are other social issues we have to be aware of as a lot of people are out of jobs - Qiliho
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There are other social issues we have to be aware of as a lot of people are out of jobs - Qiliho
25/04/2020 10:07

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COVID-19 remains public enemy number one – PM
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COVID-19 remains public enemy number one – PM
24/04/2020 19:33

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10pm to 5am curfew from tonight
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10pm to 5am curfew from tonight
24/04/2020 18:51

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University lecturer Vinay Nand facing charges of bribery and failure to comply with orders appears in court
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University lecturer Vinay Nand facing charges of bribery and failure to comply with orders appears in court
24/04/2020 16:07

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76 arrested last night for alleged breach of COVID-19 restrictions with majority being caught drinking yaqona and alcohol and playing rugby
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76 arrested last night for alleged breach of COVID-19 restrictions with majority being caught drinking yaqona and alcohol and playing rugby
24/04/2020 14:59

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Tikoduadua says the cash strapped government has no shame while AG states there's confidence in the system
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Tikoduadua says the cash strapped government has no shame while AG states there's confidence in the system
28/03/2020 19:03

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It is not easy being a teacher now - Kepa
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It is not easy being a teacher now - Kepa
27/03/2020 17:53

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Akbar well aware of students missing out on official learning time if 2 weeks holidays extends
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Akbar well aware of students missing out on official learning time if 2 weeks holidays extends
27/03/2020 17:36

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COVID-19 Response Budget is a monkey budget - Nawaikula
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COVID-19 Response Budget is a monkey budget - Nawaikula
27/03/2020 17:25

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As a responsible government we decided not to impose a 35% pay cut on all civil servants - Waqainabete
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As a responsible government we decided not to impose a 35% pay cut on all civil servants - Waqainabete
27/03/2020 17:17

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We support some of the measures in the COVID-19 response budget however it's a disappointing and dishonest budget- Prof Prasad
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We support some of the measures in the COVID-19 response budget however it's a disappointing and dishonest budget- Prof Prasad
27/03/2020 13:42

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Vuniwaqa happy that COVID-19 Response Budget will help maintain the current social protection programs
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Vuniwaqa happy that COVID-19 Response Budget will help maintain the current social protection programs
27/03/2020 13:32

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Money needed by Fijians - PM
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Money needed by Fijians - PM
27/03/2020 13:19

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It was very easy to make the decision to cut the pay of all elected officials - PM
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It was very easy to make the decision to cut the pay of all elected officials - PM
27/03/2020 11:04

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A lot of the COVID-19 Response Budget is only based on what the govt can give employers in terms of tax policies, concessions and incentives - Prasad
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A lot of the COVID-19 Response Budget is only based on what the govt can give employers in terms of tax policies, concessions and incentives - Prasad
27/03/2020 10:46

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Government revised all expenditure meaning there is less money required by Ministries to carry out their work - AG
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Government revised all expenditure meaning there is less money required by Ministries to carry out their work - AG
27/03/2020 10:32

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More borrowings than expected but the government says it is necessary in response to COVID-19
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More borrowings than expected but the government says it is necessary in response to COVID-19
27/03/2020 09:09

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Tax collections projected to be $1 billion lower than expected
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Tax collections projected to be $1 billion lower than expected
27/03/2020 08:56

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COVID-19 Response Budget: Tax and duty changes
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COVID-19 Response Budget: Tax and duty changes
27/03/2020 08:53

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Dr Waqainabete stresses to Nawaikula to stop lying to people, the govt did not bring COVID-19 to Fiji
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Dr Waqainabete stresses to Nawaikula to stop lying to people, the govt did not bring COVID-19 to Fiji
27/03/2020 07:48

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COVID-19 Response Budget: Tertiary Loans
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COVID-19 Response Budget: Tertiary Loans
27/03/2020 00:20

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COVID-19 Response Budget: Sugar
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COVID-19 Response Budget: Sugar
27/03/2020 00:06

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Urgent COVID-19 Response Needed
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Urgent COVID-19 Response Needed
27/03/2020 00:04

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COVID-19 Response Budget: Donor Fund Set Up
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COVID-19 Response Budget: Donor Fund Set Up
27/03/2020 00:02

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COVID-19 Response Budget: Education
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COVID-19 Response Budget: Education
26/03/2020 23:57

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COVID-19 Response Budget: Elderly Travel Allowance Reduced and to be reviewed in 3 months
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COVID-19 Response Budget: Elderly Travel Allowance Reduced and to be reviewed in 3 months
26/03/2020 23:54

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COVID-19 Response Budget: More Initiatives
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COVID-19 Response Budget: More Initiatives
26/03/2020 23:48

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COVID-19 Response Budget: Fuel duty to increase by 20 cents per litre
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COVID-19 Response Budget: Fuel duty to increase by 20 cents per litre
26/03/2020 23:40

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COVID-19 Response Budget: Health and COVID-19 Response
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COVID-19 Response Budget: Health and COVID-19 Response
26/03/2020 23:34

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COVID-19 Response Budget: Water and Electricity
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COVID-19 Response Budget: Water and Electricity
26/03/2020 23:29

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Relief for loan and hire purchase payments for those who have lost jobs and are on reduced hours
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Relief for loan and hire purchase payments for those who have lost jobs and are on reduced hours
26/03/2020 23:22

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20% pay-cut for all MPs for the next 6 months
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20% pay-cut for all MPs for the next 6 months
26/03/2020 22:42

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Government will pay 21 days Sick Leave for people earning less than $30,000 if they test positive for COVID-19
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Government will pay 21 days Sick Leave for people earning less than $30,000 if they test positive for COVID-19
26/03/2020 22:26

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Relief for affected workers coming through FNPF or the government
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Relief for affected workers coming through FNPF or the government
26/03/2020 22:18

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Some people are blind to what is happening with the huge effects of COVID-19 - AG
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Some people are blind to what is happening with the huge effects of COVID-19 - AG
26/03/2020 22:07

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When 2019/2020 budget was done no one predicted that we would have COVID-19 - Waqainabete
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When 2019/2020 budget was done no one predicted that we would have COVID-19 - Waqainabete
26/03/2020 21:55

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Close to 25,000 people have lost their jobs in the tourism sector and they need to be assisted urgently - AG
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Close to 25,000 people have lost their jobs in the tourism sector and they need to be assisted urgently - AG
26/03/2020 21:21

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AG to present COVID-19 supplementary budget to parliament at 7:30pm today
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AG to present COVID-19 supplementary budget to parliament at 7:30pm today
26/03/2020 10:11