Nadi residents call for lower cost of living and higher minimum wage

As the government prepares to deliver the 2024/2025 National Budget, some Nadi residents say people are expecting an announcement that would reduce the price of basic food items and the cost of living.

Anish Krishna says people know that basic food items have zero percent VAT or reduced fiscal duties but they are still hoping that the price of other things such as vegetables in the market can come down which has increased because of natural disasters and rainy weather conditions.

People hope that more items and import duties or port duties are reduced.

They say it is good that the government is reviewing the National Minimum Wage and hope it will be $5 an hour.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad will announce the 2024/2025 National Budget at 10am this Friday.