FJ NEWS | Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has announced a record $3.1B revenue collection

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Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has announced a record $3.1B revenue collection
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad. Photo credit: Fiji Government

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has announced that the 2023-24 National budget has resulted in a historic achievement for the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, with net revenue collection at $3.1bn.

This represents a 2.3% increase from the forecast of $68 million.

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Prasad believes that the policies implemented in the last and 2024-25 budgets set a solid framework for the country.

Due to this positive outcome, Fiji’s economy is expected to grow by more than 3%.

The DPM is also seeing a high level of optimism in the economy, as many projects are being started.

The confidence level of the Fijian economy has increased since the announcement of the 2024-25 national budget.

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