Latest Business news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Digital Forensic and Investigation Officer at the Fiji Police Force, Sergeant Savenaca Siwatibau says business complaints that are received by the Online Safety Commission are usually referred to the Police and they con
More than 50 farmers attended the Fiji Crop and Livestock Council Mushroom Production workshop in Nadi, to help improve income, food and nutrition and livelihoods of farmers, both new and established including youths an
20 businesses that have been operating for at least 50 years in Sigatoka were recognised for their contributions. While unveiling the monument for Sigatoka Town this morning, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says
The Fiji Flight Attendants Trade Union President, Josaia McGowan says it will only make sense that Fiji Airways re-engages those who are already qualified and who they put out of work just a few months ago. McGowan
Fiji’s exports to the US stood at $486.8 million in 2019 and it was an increase of 92% when compared to 2014. The two-way trade between Fiji and the US last year was $658 million. This was highlighted by th
Asco Motors CEO Craig Sims says they have not laid off any of their staff despite a 40 percent drop in sales due to COVID-19. Sims says they employ around 325 staff and no one has been laid off, however about 20 wo
Asco Motors have launched their new Toyota Facelift Hilux. The vehicle is available in 2.4 and 2.8 litre models and the prices range between $72,900 to $106,900. CEO Craig Sims says the vehicle has improved po
Fiji Airways will operate one of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft for a special flight around Fiji on Fiji Day, to commemorate the country’s 50th Independence Day anniversary. The National Airline will use this oppor
Asco Motors Fiji has today become Unit Trust of Fiji’s 45th partner for the Employee Investment Scheme which will provide a platform for over 300 employees of Asco Motors to contribute to their financial wealth by way
Construction Industry Council President Gordon Jenkins says now is the best time to construct because prices of material and labour costs are down and people should take advantage of this and get their projects complete
The Suva City Council has announced that they will be having the Suva on Sale from the 5th to the 10th of next month. SCC Chairman Isikeli Tikoduadua says they are aiming to have an increase in economic activity th
Sending money home to friends and family in Fiji will be cheaper for ANZ customers from today after ANZ announced the temporary waiver of its $7 international money transfer fee for online foreign currency payments made
Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are constantly talking to their development partners as to what Fiji can do to better position itself when a COVID-19 vaccine comes. While sp
About 15 businesses that closed during the March lockdown in Lautoka City have reopened and diversified into restaurants and furniture retail stores, however, 3 businesses remain closed while only a few businesses have
The Ba Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that they have not seen any major closure of businesses in Ba because they did not heavily rely on tourism. This has been highlighted by the Secretary of the Chamber of Comm
Vodafone Fiji has today announced that they will complete their $210 million network upgrade within two weeks and have also rolled out their new data plans. Under the new plans people can get 80GB data for $25, 120
More than 40 businesses in Nadi have closed so far because of COVID-19 while some shops are now getting into businesses like restaurants and hair salons. Nadi Chamber of Commerce President Dr Ram Raju says they hav
About 15 businesses in Sigatoka Town have closed and more are showing signs of closure by the end of the year, four businesses have changed their business activity while entire villages have lost their source of income
“I’m one of the luckiest women in my village to be part of the USP PEUMP Programme micro-qualification in Establishing and Operating a Small Seafood Business.†Those are the words of 19-year-old Winifred Doug
29,000 people who were employed by members of the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation have lost their jobs or are working on reduced hours post-COVID-19. Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Kameli Batiwet
