Half of Fijians struggle as economy expands, Maharaj warns

2026-03-10 - 18:55

Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has raised concerns over the widening gap between Fiji’s wealthy elite and the average citizen, claiming the government’s economic growth has not benefited all Fijians. Speaking in Parliament during his response to the President’s Address, Maharaj cited the Household Income and Expenditure Survey, which shows that one quarter of the population