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Even though Cabinet has decided to reduce duty on motor spirits, diesel and pre-mixed outboard fuel to cushion rising prices, the implications have yet to be realised, say providers of public transport. Cabinet yesterday agreed to the duty reduction on fuel, effective from Friday, on motor spirits from 44 to 34 cents, diesel from 18 cents to nine cents and motor spirits for blending pre-mixed outboard fuel from 27 to 17 cents per litre. The decision was based on a submission by interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry as part of the regime's fuel review exercise. (FT)
An uphill struggle awaits teams that will disseminate information on the People's Charter, says NCBBF Technical And Support Secretariat head John Samy. Mr Samy said that negative perceptions advocated by the mainstream media on the charter would be hard to counter. (FT)
Fiji soldiers will be asked to swear allegiance to the Constitution, instead of the President, in an attempt to end coup culture. (fijilive.com)
The Public Service Commission has confirmed, a review report will be before the Interim Cabinet soon on the right sizing of the civil service. (fijitv.com)
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