Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says people can expect an announcement soon in relation to how the Fiji National Provident Fund can help those members who are still unemployed as a result of COVID-19 and need urgent assistance in regards to their home loan repayments.
Sayed-Khaiyum confirms they are currently talking to FNPF.
He says they do not want people to lose their homes through mortgage sales.
Sayed-Khaiyum adds they do not want people to keep their pension and not have a roof over their head.
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Sayed-Khaiyum says this is targeted only for home loan repayments.
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The Minister for Economy says they will also be meeting with the banks next week and discuss the matter pertaining to home loans.