Latest Business news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Mechanic and carpenter, Basant Kumar is now the owner of a brand new Mazda CX3 worth $64,900 after winning the Stand a chance to win Mazda CX3 Promotion with TotalEnergies. Kumar who is from Saru, Lautoka is a freq
The Fiji Development Bank held a virtual session with various community leaders representing farmers and small businesses to create awareness on the government credit guarantee scheme. Nine community leaders from
The Fiji Development Bank’s lending portfolio grew to $539.75 million at the end of the 2019 Financial Year, which was an increase of $52.70 million or 10.82% from the previous year. The major driver of this incr
Good news for Digicel users as Digicel Fiji has launched its loyalty program that allows customers to redeem data bundles, mobile phones and accessories whereby customers will be able to upgrade to better devices or add
The Fiji Development Bank has so far received more than 1000 applications under the COVID-19 Recovery Credit Guarantee Scheme where 207 applications have been approved. The total loans approved is valued at $5.45 m
With the increasing demand for contactless and cashless payments, Vodafone Fiji says inward remittances from around the world directly into M-PAiSA now accounts for approximately 26 percent of all personal remittances i
As thousands of tourism workers remain unemployed, on Leave Without Pay or on reduced hours for about 16 months, Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO, Fantasha Lockington says the workers should be aware of the develo
The Fiji Sugar Corporation says it does not currently have an appropriate level of return to run a financially sustainable business and these are effects of legacy issues that has riddled the FSC with inefficiencies.
The Ba Chamber of Commerce says a number of businesses have reduced working hours of their staff and they have gone into a double bubble strategy to ensure business continuity. Secretary, Anil Amin says this is als
Despite the loss of 60% of its market with COVID-19 shutting down Fiji’s tourism industry, Vuda Pig has reported an increase in local pork consumption of 500%. Owner of Vuda Pig, Simon Cole says the impressive gr
The Minister for Transport Faiyaz Koya has confirmed that the date of commencement for the Open Rank System for taxis will be announced within the next 2 months however, the Fiji Taxi Association General Secretary, Ashw
Fiji Airports says the $106 million financing facility negotiated with ANZ in conjunction and with the support of the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific has no foreign exchange exposure. C
FNPF will announce in due course the full requirements and commencement dates for the Low Balance Account and Micro Business assistance. Acting CEO, Viliame Vodonaivalu says the Fund has also revised its existing S
Qantas says it will stand down 2,500 staff as a lockdown in Sydney impacts air travel across Australia. The airline says the furlough - affecting pilots, crew and airport workers - will last for at least two months
The much-hyped Lord of the Rings TV show which was filmed in New Zealand will premiere on September 2nd, 2022 via Amazon's Prime Video streaming service. The as-yet-unnamed show's first season will consist of eight
HFC Bank CEO Rakesh Ram says they are extremely proud of their women leaders achievements and grateful that as Fiji’s only local commercial bank, they are leading the way in recognizing women in top leadership roles w
The Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji says the announcement of the complete exemption of the annual Motor Vehicle Accident Levy will provide relief to motor vehicle owners for one year as the nation copes with th
Fiji Airways is returning its two leased A330-200 aircraft, Island of Beqa and Island of Vatulele, a few months ahead of its end of lease. The two aircraft joined Fiji Airways fleet in May and July 2018 as part of
Digicel Fiji has launched its satellite broadband service, Digisat that will provide universal data connectivity at an affordable rate in rural and remote communities. CEO Farid Mohammed says their customers are co
Fijians who have received their COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine can now get 21% discount at Five Squares. This comes as Five Squares has become the first business to partner with the Ministry of Health to launch their
