Major-General Kalouniwai said Ratu Epeli, in his capacity as a former Commander of the RFMF and an honorary colonel for the 3rd battalion infantry regiment will be accorded a full military funeral..
Fiji business briefs: Reserve Bank outlook, Fiji TV, childcare opportunity costs Fiji business briefs: Reserve Bank outlook, Fiji TV, childcare opportunity costs Feb 26, 2021
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor says Fiji could see a marginal economic recovery if borders open towards the end of the year. Ariff Ali says economic recovery will depend on fiscal support provided by the government in the 2021-22 national budget. “On a positive note, the RBF’s December Business Expectations Survey shows that overall business confidence has improved slightly from six months ago, possibly reflecting the successful containment of the virus locally, businesses adjusting to the new norm and concrete steps towards immunisation across the globe,” Ali says. He anticipates inflation will rise due to shortages as the result of Tropical Cyclone Ana and associated flooding. The full statement is available here.