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'No need for mini-budget yet'

Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel has ruled out the need for a mini-budget at this stage, confirming Government remains on course to deliver a full national budget at the end of June despite concerns over rising fuel costs linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Speaking on the sidelines of the Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Centre Steering Committee Meeting in Suva yesterday, Mr Immanuel said a mini-budget would only be considered if an emergency situation arose. [...]