2 Jul 2010

Fiji budget unveiled today

7:33 am on 2 July 2010

Fiji's interim Prime Minister and Minister for Finance will unveil the revised 2010 budget this morning.

FBC News reports the re-direction of funds to priority areas and new measures to boost government revenue will be announced.

Commodore Frank Bainimarama is expected will urge the country to live within its means, safeguard finances and maintain macroeconomic stability.

The Commodore stated yesterday that the regime's focus is to reduce wastage, improve productivity, and speed up project and reforms implementation.