Latest Business news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Nasinu and Nausori Town Councils have temporarily reduced the working hours for salary staff who are mostly working in non-critical areas, where there has been a reduction in the workload since the implementation of
Businesses, except for high risk, can operate in all non-containment areas of Viti Levu following COVID safe measures and observing the 8pm to 4am curfew. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for the Min
The Association of Banks in Fiji says a substantial increase in high-risk loans has resulted in a huge increase in the level of bad debts and write-offs. Association Chairman Rakesh Ram says banks are a commercial
There is some relief for people as there will be a decrease in the price of gas from Tuesday however there will be a slight increase in the price of unleaded fuel and premix. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Com
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says he has been informed by the Financial Controller of FBC through the Ministry of Public Enterprise, that the board of FBC has decided to completely pay o
SODELPA MP Ro Filipe Tuisawau has questioned why the appointment of the CEO of Fiji Development Bank has been delayed. He says the position has been advertised several times after Mark Clough ended his term in late
The Ministry of Commerce and Trade has created COVIDpass which is a digital portal where businesses with COVID-Safe plans can apply for passes to operate. The Ministry says COVIDpass is a convenient, one-stop shop
Over 20 businesses have closed down in Labasa from today and people are not following COVID-19 protocols. This has been confirmed by the President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Satish Kumar.
To support the Government initiatives to ensure people have smartphones with the careFiji app, Vodafone Fiji Pte Ltd has stepped in to help by providing smartphones at heavily subsidized prices. Vodafone Fiji says
The Ministry of Local Government has decided to introduce the new operating hours for municipal markets around Viti Levu following the announcement of the new 6pm to 4am curfew. The Suva Main Market, Bailey Bridge, Ra
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport has released the list of essential businesses that can operate in lockdown and containment zones in line with COVID Safe Protocols. The Ministry says the list
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport has set the mandatory minimum parameters for safely operating businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. They say the protocols and measures are designed to ensu
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says we have to at least begin the process of putting forward COVID-safe business plans that manage the risks of resuming operations responsibly. Doctor Fong says a
Goundar Shipping Limited Managing Director George Goundar says they are not closing down their business and has said that someone hacked their social media account last night. A post on their Facebook page last nig
Businesses that are deemed essential may qualify for movement passes during the 24-hour curfew lockdown period. The Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport is working closely with the Ministry of Health
All shops are closed and the streets are empty in Nausori Town. The Special Administrator of the Nausori Town Council, Uma Kant Patel says they are aware that police officers are monitoring the town and residential
More people are seen lining up outside the Vodafone and Digicel outlets today compared to the lines outside major supermarkets in Suva and Nasinu. These people are trying to get into the Vodafone and Digicel ou
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar says the Ministry is concerned that some market vendors still did not know the correct way of wearing face masks. Kumar says market vendors should cover their faces prop
Health Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Dr James Fong says thousands of Fijians received text alerts on Wednesday alerting them that they may have had contact with some of the new cases confirmed at Extra Supermarket.
The Fiji National Provident Fund is introducing a short code and mobile numbers in an effort to minimise costs for its members and stakeholders who need to reach out to the Fund during this period of restricted movement
