George Barratt is BSP’s new COO
George Barratt is the new Bank South Pacific Chief Operating Officer. Barratt took up his new role on Monday. He has been in the role of Head of Lending Support and Collections at BSP PNG for the last nine years ove
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17 people employed after the opening of the Tebara Hardware store
17 people have found employment after the opening of the new Tebara Hardware Store in Vatuwaqa today. Mikaele Mokoti, is one of the 17 people who has been employed. Mokoti says that during COVID-19 it was fina
Year-end inflation cools to 3.6% in 2022, inflation is forecast to reach 3% and moderate in the medium term – RBF Governor
Year-end inflation cooled to 3.6 percent in 2022, much lower than the forecast of 5 percent, as prices for food and alcoholic beverages were lower than expected. While making the assessment, the Reserve Bank of Fij
Fiji’s economic recovery continues on the back of a strengthening tourism industry and its positive flow-on effects – RBF Board
A range of data sources indicate that Fiji’s economic recovery continues, on the back of a strengthening tourism industry and its positive flow-on effects to related sectors. That is the assessment of the Reserve
Australia partners with Digicel Fiji to boost agricultural productivity
Australia is developing a partnership with Digicel Fiji in a bid to boost agricultural productivity by improving farmer access to tailored advisory services. Digicel Fiji CEO Farid Mohammed says, agriculture is ess
MSMEs are facing issues with banks and I am working to resolve this issue quickly - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for External Trade, Cooperatives and SMEs Manoa Kamikamica says MSMEs are facing issues with banks, and he is trying to solve this issue before setting up policies. Kamikamica hig
Kamikamica holds FFP Govt responsible for destruction at Draunibota Bay and Malolo Island
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for External Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says if the FijiFirst Party wants to talk about the environment then they should look no further than at how they have allowed Draunibota Bay in La
New jobs created in Nadi as Deluxe Footwear opens another outlet
Ten new jobs have been created following the opening of Deluxe Footwear’s second retail outlet in Nadi Town. The Director of Deluxe Footwear, Dharmendra Parmar says there was a growing demand for quality footwear
Expect more economic activity in Savusavu following the completion of the $100m Nawi Island Marina Project
Hundreds of Fijians are expected to be employed in Savusavu following the completion of the $100 million Nawi Island Marina. Nawi Island is being developed into an international superyacht marina with luxury freeho
Kamikamica assures fair treatment for investors
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica has assured members of the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry that all investors will be treated fairly. Whil
Fiji Chamber of Commerce welcomes the new Government and its intentions for business and economic growth – Dr Ali
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the new Government and its intentions to maintain a conducive environment for business and economic growth. Chamber President, Dr. Nur Bano Ali says they note
Total Event Company hosts one of Fiji's largest catered events
Communications Fiji Limited’s events arm, the Total Event Company kicked off 2023 by hosting one of the biggest catered events in Fiji, the Mindpearl Awards Night on Saturday. TEC Manager, Elena Tukuwasa says thi
Night of glamour as Mindpearl Awards Night returns
It was a night filled with glamour, fun and laughter as the Mindpearl Awards Night returned after a lapse of 3 years. About 1,300 staff were present at the Vodafone Arena where 15 different categories of awards wer
Fiji Airways flight out of Auckland delayed
Fiji Airways flight out of Auckland Airport will be delayed. On its Twitter Page, Fiji Airways says they wish to advice their guests travelling out of Auckland Airport of slight delays during check-in and departure
New Island Vibes Restaurant opens at MHCC
Island Vibes Restaurant today opened their second outlet at the MHCC Food court, after one year of starting their business at Waimanu Road, Suva. Owner Amith Kumar says they will probably employ around 5 to 6 staff
105 women graduate from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs
105 women have graduated as part of the third cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs. Since 2020, the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs has mentored over 300 Fijian women to establish and scale-up their busine
BSP constructs a sheltered patient waiting area at the Namau Nursing station
Patients of Namau Nursing Station in Ba will not have to sit around outside, under the trees, in the hot sun or rain, while waiting to be seen by the nurse as the BSP Financial Group has completed its latest Branch Comm
Gavoka visits Fiji Airways management and Hanger board
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka has visited the Fiji Airways management board and the Fiji Airways Hangar board on the organisation and was briefed about the process and
The Outsourcing industry has been growing tremendously - Janif
The Outsourcing industry has been growing tremendously and has been dominantly serving the Australian market. In a virtual press conference, the Executive Director for Outsource Fiji Sagufta Janif highlighted this
FCCC warns 7 traders for engaging in unethical business activities
Seven traders were warned by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission, after they were found to be engaging in unethical business activities before the New Year. FCCC says from 28th December to 31st December