Update: 5:16PM MINISTER of Finance Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says, the 2015 National Budget has delivered all of the promises set out in the FijiFirst manifesto.

“The 2015
Budget continues with the direction set by the Bainimarama Government, it delivers all the promises that we have made
in the FijiFirst manifesto,” said Mr Sayed-Khaiyum in his first ever address as
Minister of Finance.

“An
increase in investment in infrastructure, provision of safe and clean water,
access to electricity, a more secure nation, free and quality education and
better health services are all necessary to ensure that all Fijians have a
higher standard of living.

He announced a 2015 government spending of $3.3 billion and revenue
forecasted at $3.1 billion.

A huge chunk of this amount is dedicated to the development of
infrastructure and public utilities, education and health.