Bala calls on businesses to re-think how they are doing business
The situation will worsen in the next six months - Prasad

Bala calls on businesses to re-think how they are doing business

The situation will worsen in the next six months - Prasad

By Dhanjay Deo
28/05/2020
Minister for Employment Praveen Bala and National Federation Party Leader Pro. Biman Prasad. [image: Parliament of Fiji]

Minister for Employment, Praveen Bala is calling on employers and corporate organisations to start thinking of ways and means of continuing or re-configuring their operations.

While delivering his ministerial statement, Bala says as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and current medical projections do not give them a concrete timeline, people need to continue to re-think how they are doing business and create lines of employment that work within the health realities and guidelines currently in place.

Bala adds that they have continued to negotiate where workers were affected to re-instate hourly rate on the minimum wage based on different sectors and for some redundant workers to be supplied with groceries for a period of time.

He says in addition, the government has given assistance through FNPF and other top-ups and financial support for micro and medium enterprises.

While responding to Bala’s statement, National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says there is a great need for the establishment of a Workers Solidarity Fund as he thinks the situation will worsen in the next six months.

FEATURE NEWS
Have a righteous heart when leading – Ratu Tevita Mara
As iTaukei culture and tradition was on full display during the elaborate installation ceremony of the Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara, the hig...
11 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Damodar offers NFA extension to remain at Arts Village site until July 2026
Damodar Group CEO Div Damodar confirms that the National Fire Authority has been offered by Damodar Yatulau Pte Limited to remain on their property ...
10 hours ago

Increased police funding to target crime in red zone areas – Prof. Prasad
The increased funding for the Fiji Police Force will allow officers to target crime in red zone areas such as Suva, Nadi and Lautoka, especially ...
10 hours ago

FICAC says no comments on Chaudhry statement nor on any queries by MPs or wanna-be MPs
FICAC has today said that it will not be providing any comments on the statement issued by the Leader of the Fiji Labour Party, Mahendra Chaudhry, ...
11 hours ago

Taulope grateful to make his grandfather proud mixing the kava for Tui Nayau installation
Saiasi Taulope was emotional after the installation of Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as he was chosen from his family to mix the traditional ...
11 hours ago

Minister for Sugar orders reactivation of cane rail system in Tavua
Following concerns raised by sugarcane farmers regarding the closure of the rail line between Lausa Loop and Tawatawa Point in Tavua, Minister for ...
11 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Tui Nayau and Tui Lau Installation
The ceremony for the installation of the Tui Nayau Sau ni Vanua o Lau will be held tomorrow, while the installation ceremony of the Tui Lau will be held in Tubou on Thursday.
2 days ago

CFL 40th Birthday
CFL’s 40th Anniversary celebrations to culminate with free concert at Albert Park on ...
5 days ago

Pacific Mini Games in Palau, 2025
Full coverage of Team Fiji's journey through the 2025 Palau Games.
6 days ago

TOP