Parliament has passed the 2025–2026 National Budget following a robust debate, approving a total appropriation of $4.25 billion for the upcoming financial year ending 31 July 2026.

The government has announced a major investment of $284 million in the upcoming budget to revamp the country’s water and wastewater infrastructure, addressing decades of neglect and critical challenges in the sector.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has announced that approximately $15 million has been allocated for the formalization of six informal settlements in Tavela, Tore, Field 40, Valequyaya, Sakoca, and Vunika.

A joint enforcement task force has been set up to monitor prices closely on the ground to ensure the benefits of tax reductions are passed to people.

The government has announced a new record sugarcane price of $105 per tonne for farmers.

Opposition Member of Parliament Premila Kumar says the government is offering a “feel-good” budget filled with announcements.

The Fiji Police Force has welcomed a $240.3 million allocation in the 2025–2026 national budget, a $13.5 million increase from the previous year, aimed at enhancing law enforcement visibility and operational presence across the country.

The government is undertaking a comprehensive review of the country’s import protocols to open pathways for key food products.

The Fiji National Provident Fund will make a total interest payout of $698.75 million to its members next Monday.

The government has taken some bold decisions to cushion the impact of external price pressures on the cost of living by reducing the Value Added Tax to 12.5 percent from 15 percent.

All government pensioners and social welfare recipients are set to receive an additional five percent increase in their monthly allowances, on top of last year’s 15 percent increase.

The 2025–2026 Budget introduces a series of measures aimed at curbing drug use, HIV and crime.