Full coverage of 2020-2021 National Budget including budget consultation from different sectors.

Major changes announced in the 2020/2021 National Budget.

2020-2021 Budget Resources

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Budget attempts to stimulate the ailing economy – Dialogue Fiji
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Budget attempts to stimulate the ailing economy – Dialogue Fiji
23/07/2020 17:12

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2020/2021 National Budget will help people make a living - Anil Senewiratne
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2020/2021 National Budget will help people make a living - Anil Senewiratne
23/07/2020 13:08

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$4.5 million to be used for development of Wakanisila in Nasinu
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$4.5 million to be used for development of Wakanisila in Nasinu
23/07/2020 09:38

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Why FBC received their grant although their annual audit report has not been tabled since 2017, no need to have new PM’s office and why give funds to debt ridden Fiji Airways - Chaudhry
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Why FBC received their grant although their annual audit report has not been tabled since 2017, no need to have new PM’s office and why give funds to debt ridden Fiji Airways - Chaudhry
22/07/2020 17:11

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Major drop-in prices of alcohol with some providing specials
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Major drop-in prices of alcohol with some providing specials
22/07/2020 17:01

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FCCC tells businesses to pass down tax and duty reductions to consumers
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FCCC tells businesses to pass down tax and duty reductions to consumers
22/07/2020 17:00

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$85 per tonne cane payment for farmers will stay – Yogesh Karan
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$85 per tonne cane payment for farmers will stay – Yogesh Karan
22/07/2020 13:03

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Fiji Sports Commission to hold meetings with sporting bodies this week on the allocation of funds
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Fiji Sports Commission to hold meetings with sporting bodies this week on the allocation of funds
21/07/2020 17:20

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Fiji’s borrowing is in line with the global trends – Institute of Accountants
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Fiji’s borrowing is in line with the global trends – Institute of Accountants
21/07/2020 17:03

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Fiji FA commends govt for removing minimum threshold for tax deduction for sports sponsorship
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Fiji FA commends govt for removing minimum threshold for tax deduction for sports sponsorship
21/07/2020 15:20

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Unemployment benefit of people to be reviewed after 5 weeks - Sayed-Khaiyum
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Unemployment benefit of people to be reviewed after 5 weeks - Sayed-Khaiyum
21/07/2020 08:03

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The current priority of families is not to use their hard-earned money to purchase white goods and luxury items in abundance – NFP Leader
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The current priority of families is not to use their hard-earned money to purchase white goods and luxury items in abundance – NFP Leader
21/07/2020 08:01

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WAF will not disconnect Fijians affected by COVID-19 despite reduction in budget allocation for 2020/2021
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WAF will not disconnect Fijians affected by COVID-19 despite reduction in budget allocation for 2020/2021
21/07/2020 07:05

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Massive reduction in taxes announced in the National Budget is expected to stimulate business and consumption activity – Govt
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Massive reduction in taxes announced in the National Budget is expected to stimulate business and consumption activity – Govt
20/07/2020 17:10

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Major construction projects like the new PM’s Office, CWM Maternity Ward, Labasa Hospital and some Police stations to continue
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Major construction projects like the new PM’s Office, CWM Maternity Ward, Labasa Hospital and some Police stations to continue
20/07/2020 13:20

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Drop in new TELS awards and National Toppers scholarships and qualifying mark moved up from 200 to 250 next year
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Drop in new TELS awards and National Toppers scholarships and qualifying mark moved up from 200 to 250 next year
20/07/2020 13:04

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Fiji Airways begins work to register hotels and resorts for the Tourism Recovery Package
Fiji Airways begins work to register hotels and resorts for the Tourism Recovery Package
20/07/2020 12:02

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NFP to move motion during budget debate to restore guaranteed sugar price to $85 per tonne
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NFP to move motion during budget debate to restore guaranteed sugar price to $85 per tonne
20/07/2020 10:15

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Services expected to pick up in many folds with the regularization of more Special Constables – Qiliho
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Services expected to pick up in many folds with the regularization of more Special Constables – Qiliho
19/07/2020 17:03

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NZ still has a few timelines to meet before Fiji drops quarantine requirements- AG
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NZ still has a few timelines to meet before Fiji drops quarantine requirements- AG
19/07/2020 16:48

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Interest rates won't come down to 2 or 3 percent- Saud Minam
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Interest rates won't come down to 2 or 3 percent- Saud Minam
19/07/2020 11:55

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Reduction in Motor Vehicle Accident Levy will not affect compensation – Parvez Akbar
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Reduction in Motor Vehicle Accident Levy will not affect compensation – Parvez Akbar
19/07/2020 11:21

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National Farmers Union to request PM to revert the guaranteed cane price to $85 per tonne
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National Farmers Union to request PM to revert the guaranteed cane price to $85 per tonne
18/07/2020 17:52

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People welcome the reduction in duties and taxes and continued support for the unemployed
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People welcome the reduction in duties and taxes and continued support for the unemployed
18/07/2020 17:07

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Consumer Council to work with FRCS and FCCC to ensure consumers reap the benefits of the reduction of duties and taxes
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Consumer Council to work with FRCS and FCCC to ensure consumers reap the benefits of the reduction of duties and taxes
18/07/2020 16:44

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14.1% GDP growth expected next year depending on visitor arrivals- RBF Governor
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14.1% GDP growth expected next year depending on visitor arrivals- RBF Governor
18/07/2020 16:35

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FRA to focus on completing the replacement of critical bridges and crossings for the next financial year
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FRA to focus on completing the replacement of critical bridges and crossings for the next financial year
18/07/2020 16:16

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Major changes announced in the 2020/2021 National Budget
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Major changes announced in the 2020/2021 National Budget
17/07/2020 19:22

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$20.83 is expected to paid by govt to meet the guaranteed cane price of $85 per tonne
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$20.83 is expected to paid by govt to meet the guaranteed cane price of $85 per tonne
17/07/2020 17:14


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Association of Banks reassures government that they will continue to assist affected customers
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Association of Banks reassures government that they will continue to assist affected customers
17/07/2020 17:02

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We need to work together – Fantasha Lockington
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We need to work together – Fantasha Lockington
17/07/2020 17:02

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BSP Fiji assisting more than 5,000 customers impacted by COVID-19
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BSP Fiji assisting more than 5,000 customers impacted by COVID-19
17/07/2020 16:59

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Environment and Climate Adaptation Levy and Service Turnover Tax should be suspended - Nur Bano Ali
Environment and Climate Adaptation Levy and Service Turnover Tax should be suspended - Nur Bano Ali
17/07/2020 13:06

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An additional 115,000 unemployed due to the pandemic and others living on or below the poverty line eargerly await budget announcement
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An additional 115,000 unemployed due to the pandemic and others living on or below the poverty line eargerly await budget announcement
17/07/2020 13:05

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39,023 Fijians benefitting from the Government and EFL Subsidy Scheme
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39,023 Fijians benefitting from the Government and EFL Subsidy Scheme
17/07/2020 11:12

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Health Budget expected to focus on COVID-19 and continuing high-quality medical services
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Health Budget expected to focus on COVID-19 and continuing high-quality medical services
17/07/2020 08:14

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Government should reconsider ECAL – Fiji Retailers Association
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Government should reconsider ECAL – Fiji Retailers Association
17/07/2020 07:29

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More than 60% of tourism businesses surveyed expected to transition to other activities if travel does not start by November
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More than 60% of tourism businesses surveyed expected to transition to other activities if travel does not start by November
17/07/2020 07:25

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FTUC calls for VAT to be exempt from basic food items
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FTUC calls for VAT to be exempt from basic food items
16/07/2020 17:05

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We expect some of the incentives announced in the COVID-19 Response Budget to assist the consumers to continue – Seema Shandil
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We expect some of the incentives announced in the COVID-19 Response Budget to assist the consumers to continue – Seema Shandil
16/07/2020 17:04

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If there is a salary cut for civil servants, municipal councils will be affected – Premila Kumar
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If there is a salary cut for civil servants, municipal councils will be affected – Premila Kumar
16/07/2020 13:06

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Fiji should continue to focus on growing sectors like Agriculture even after tourism picks up - Chauhan
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Fiji should continue to focus on growing sectors like Agriculture even after tourism picks up - Chauhan
16/07/2020 13:03

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National Sports Commission anticipates 50% budget reduction - Mazey
National Sports Commission anticipates 50% budget reduction - Mazey
16/07/2020 11:47

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WAF purchases 22 generators to ensure they continue to supply water during a power outage
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WAF purchases 22 generators to ensure they continue to supply water during a power outage
15/07/2020 17:17

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No new submissions for capital projects for Housing Ministry in the 2020-2021 National Budget - Kumar
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No new submissions for capital projects for Housing Ministry in the 2020-2021 National Budget - Kumar
14/07/2020 17:55

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FTU hoping the issue of MY APA payments is addressed in the budget
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FTU hoping the issue of MY APA payments is addressed in the budget
14/07/2020 17:12

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NFP Leader says economy contracted in 2019 and COVID-19 is not an excuse while RBF Governor says they have not blamed 2019 contraction on COVID-19
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NFP Leader says economy contracted in 2019 and COVID-19 is not an excuse while RBF Governor says they have not blamed 2019 contraction on COVID-19
14/07/2020 17:09

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We have been briefed on the status of Fiji’s economy and know how the 2020/2021 National Budget will pen out – Dr. Reddy
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We have been briefed on the status of Fiji’s economy and know how the 2020/2021 National Budget will pen out – Dr. Reddy
08/07/2020 17:17

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Fiji FA wants duty on sporting and training equipment to be exempted
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Fiji FA wants duty on sporting and training equipment to be exempted
07/07/2020 17:17

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Budget to be delivered at 7.30pm on Friday 17th July
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Budget to be delivered at 7.30pm on Friday 17th July
29/06/2020 15:20

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Govt could be looking at incentives for those hotels and resorts who will look at offering attractive tourist packages with Fiji Airways - AG
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Govt could be looking at incentives for those hotels and resorts who will look at offering attractive tourist packages with Fiji Airways - AG
26/06/2020 17:07

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Fiji Airways CEO hints fare from Australia to Fiji could go down to about AUD$450
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Fiji Airways CEO hints fare from Australia to Fiji could go down to about AUD$450
26/06/2020 13:28

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Govt in discussions with multilateral partners for the financing of the National Budget
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Govt in discussions with multilateral partners for the financing of the National Budget
26/06/2020 11:59

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Printing more money will lead to a huge inflation
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Printing more money will lead to a huge inflation
25/06/2020 18:52

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No plans to legalise marijuana – Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
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No plans to legalise marijuana – Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
25/06/2020 17:53

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30 high net worth individuals from a well known company arrive in a private jet and will spend 3 months here
30 high net worth individuals from a well known company arrive in a private jet and will spend 3 months here
25/06/2020 16:12

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National Budget to be announced on July 17th
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National Budget to be announced on July 17th
25/06/2020 13:19