Fiji's government has extended its Covid-19 relief scheme for pension fund members.
Jaoji Koroi. Photo: Fiji govt
The National Provident Fund said more than 50,000 people were accessing various degrees of assistance.
Its Chief Executive Jaoji Koroi said members were eligible to withdraw between $US47 and $US518.
But he said this was only possible provided they had a minimum of $US64 in their accounts.
"With borders still closed and also from our data and listening to our members, it is clear that these withdrawals will have to be continued.
"There's no doubt that the impact of the pandemic is far-reaching and is still far from over. We've also consulted government on this. The fortnightly payments will begin on 10 November."
Koroi said the extension of the relief assistance scheme would cost the government $US13 million.
The FNPF head said from 28 October, round three of Phase 2 would resume with fortnightly payments.
Koroi said members who withdrew money earlier in the phase would not need to reapply as they were automatically registered for round three.
He said Phase 3 continued on 21 November with members required to reapply through their employers.