Latest Business news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The government has allocated $1.315 million for rent for all UN offices in the current financial year that ends on July 31st. This is stated in the National Budget Estimates. According to the 2021/2022 Nationa
ANZ Bank Country Head, Rabih Yazbek says their economist is bullish because he is expecting over 20% economic growth this year but they have challenged his assumption many times. While speaking at the Fiji Chamber of
The Consumer Council of Fiji is reminding agents offering eTransport top-up services to refrain from placing a minimum top-up limit on eTransport cards. This is after the Council discovered that certain agents are
The Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort which opened after more than 2 years today following renovations works will employ 450 new and old workers. The total cost for the renovation was $73 million. The resort
All permanent market vendors selling in municipal markets around the country will now have an identification card following the donation of 8 new ID card machines and 13 laminating machines from the UN Women. This
The Rainforest Eco Lodge and Batiniwai Restaurant in Colo-i-Suva have employed more than 20 people after the announcement of its new logo, name and management. General Manager, Hiram Whippy says he and his team wou
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received several complaints where freight charges for transporting goods via inter-island shipping services have increased all of a sudden. CEO, Seema Shandil says investigations re
Newly appointed President of the New Zealand-Fiji Business Council Renu Chand says Nadi started off with the borders re-opening in December last year however 3 floods and a cyclone in January has set them back. Cha
HFC Bank says their customers can expect improved service delivery as the bank is investing $40 million to increase efficiency, reduce operating costs and better returns for shareholders. This comes as the bank has
The Consul at the New Zealand High Commission, Jennifer Du Toit says it is great to see Kiwi tourists return to Fiji and provide much needed economic injection to the tourism industry following the announcement that New
The witnesses in the sentence hearing of Freesoul Limited say the cost of restoration of the dug up channel and removal of the boardwalk on Malolo Island could cost $830,000 to $2.38 million while the total cost of rest
Extra Supermarket customers can now have an hour of free WiFi service by scanning the QR code displayed on the shopping carts and other strategic locations around the supermarket. The recently opened Extra Superma
Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor and Chairman of the Board, Ariff Ali says the outlook for 2022 remains positive, as the December 2021 Business Expectations and Retail Sales Surveys say retail activity is expected to rebou
Digicel Fiji has opened its 17th store in the heart of Suva in Tappoo City today. Digicel Fiji invested $250,000 to this brand new store where people can easily access different services such as phone repairs, enq
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has welcomed the amendment to the Liquor Act 2006 by Parliament. CEO Fantasha Lockington says many smaller hotels that were closed during the pandemic had no prior recourse t
Fiji National Provident Fund’s COVID-19 Unemployment Relief which started in April, 2020 has ended. A total of $366.3 million was paid for the 27 rounds with Government paying $185.5 million while $180.8 million
Fijians can now easily access and learn more about insurance as Fiji's largest insurance company, New India Assurance, has partnered with Post Fiji Limited. Post Fiji Limited CEO Dr Anirudha Bansod says says all i
BSP Life has announced four new Executive appointments. They are Chief Information and Transformation Officer Viresh Chandra, Chief Operations Officer Camari Turagarua, General Manager Human Resources Arieta Cama
Shane Smith has been appointed the new Chief Executive for Westpac Fiji. Smith started his banking career straight from school as a Customer Service Officer for Westpac Fiji in Suva. Since then he has worked
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry says they are delighted with the lifting of a number of COVID-19 restrictions. President Doctor Ram Raju says this will obviously allow freedom of movement and ease of doi
