Latest Business news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Six new jobs have been created with the opening of the sixth shop of AL-HAMD Smart Living in Nadi Town. This shop was destroyed in a fire last year. Managing Director Ashfaq Ahmad Khan says they have invested
Digicel Fiji has donated $4,000 to the United Nations Association of Fiji which is a registered non-profit organization that provides basic diplomacy training, educates and engages citizens on the work of the United Nat
The Fiji Development Bank has so far approved $1 million worth of loans to support ginger farmers in the country. FDB CEO Saud Minam says despite being occupied with the COVID-19 Recovery Credit Guarantee Scheme si
The Association of Banks in Fiji says all commercial banks’ opening hours will return to normal from Monday 1st November 2021. The normal banking hours would be from 9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and till 4
The Reserve Bank of Fiji forecasts inflation to reach 2 percent by the end of 2021 from -2.6 percent at the end of 2020 after accounting for elevated external price pressures, especially for energy and food. RBF Go
While credit conditions remain soft, the injection of approximately $300 million through the various Reserve Bank of Fiji Facilities, including approximately $93.3 million in loans to 4,185 businesses under the Governme
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has acknowledged P. Meghji Trading Pte Ltd for reducing prices of a range of food and non-food items. This follows the commencement of their 40th Anniversary Grand War
Taxi driver, Azad Hassan has invested $5,000 to open his own grocery shop – Wrong Turn Corner Shop in Sakoca, Tamavua to overcome the challenges of COVID-19. The father of three who is originally from Labasa says
Customers at Courts Fiji can now use their BSP EasyCard to make payments as they have implemented BSP’s Internet Payment Gateway solution expanding its range of digital payment options for its customers. Vision
Digicel Founder and Chairman, Denis O’Brien says today’s announcement of Telstra acquiring Digicel Pacific is a tremendous testament to their colleagues across the Digicel Group and in particular, their 1,700 staff
The President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Satish Kumar says more than 10 businesses in Labasa Town have closed down due to COVID-19. They include small retail shops, second-hand clothing shops,
The Consumer Council of Fiji is warning second-hand car dealers to refrain from enticing consumers with false promises of securing loans with financiers and using this assurance to extort upfront payments. They sa
Minister for Tourism Faiyaz Koya says almost 90% of bookings for Fiji Airways flights and holiday packages were by Australians. While supporting the motion that Parliament approve the increased Government guarantee
HFC Bank has announced dividend pay out of $12.032 million to Fijians through their respective shareholders. The Bank has declared dividends of $9.024 million to the Fiji National Provident Fund and $3.008 million
From 11 November 2021, clubs, bars, taverns and gaming venues can safely re-open for business in accordance with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport’s protocols. Minister Faiyaz Koya says in or
Total Fiji has re-branded to TotalEnergies Marketing Fiji Limited and introduced two new service concepts including wash service and Quartz services for servicing cars at the Laucala service station today. Managing
Westpac Fiji and Fiji Small and Medium Enterprises Business Owners Network are collaborating to launch a new e-commerce package that enables more small businesses to access an online payment gateway and to make online p
The new Mega Supermarket & Hardware in Votualevu, Nadi has given about 10 people the opportunity to earn a living for their families. Director, Irish Khan says he wants to help the people of Votualevu with low pri
10 new jobs have been created with the opening of the fifth outlet of Deluxe Footwear in Naviti Street, Lautoka. Deluxe Footwear Director, Dharmendra Parmar says despite the challenges brought by COVID-19 pandemic,
Digicel Fiji says it is celebrating its 13th birthday with exciting offers for its customers. The company says since launching in Fiji in 2008 as a telecommunications provider, it is the only digital operator in Fi
