Fiji Council of Social Services calls for removal of VAT from basic food items and activation of DISMAC to assist in COVID operations Fiji Council of Social Services calls for removal of VAT from basic food items and activation of DISMAC to assist in COVID operations Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Executive Director, Vani Catanasiga Removal of VAT from basic food items is one of the main submissions made by the Fiji Council of Social Services for the upcoming National Budget. Executive Director, Vani Catanasiga says they can see from the last few months that access to food is a challenge particularly for vulnerable communities.