Usamate condemns Government’s VAT increase, calls for measures to combat high inflation and cost of living

• Independent MP Jone Usamate criticizes Government’s decision to raise VAT by 66%
• He describes the impact of inflation on people as catastrophic
• Usamate acknowledges the increase in national minimum wage and sectoral minimum wages
• He praises the decision to set aside $52 million for FNPF pensioners
• Usamate emphasizes the importance of reform for the sustainability of FNPF

Source: fijitimes.com.fj

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