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Two years ago Ronal Singh of Cuvu in Nadroga left his job as a butcher in a supermarket to grow tobacco leaves and now he has won a Star Farmers Award for the Sigatoka Sector from the British American Tobacco company.
The CEO of the Women Entrepreneurs and Business Council, Eseta Nadakuitavuki says they are not only concerned about the health of businesses but the health of the women entrepreneurs, and this is why they were calling u
In February 2010, Vitila Vuniwaqa suffered a major stroke and was told by doctors that she would not walk or talk again but she beat the odds and now runs the successful Vee’s Organic Farm on a 12 acre piece of land i
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Kameli Batiweti says the opportunities are big and wide for entrepreneurs in Fiji as a survey by the Reserve Bank of Fiji in 2018 found that 62% of employment opportunities in
Nadi Town Council Acting CEO Muni Reddy says they are in need of qualified professionals who can help the council address long outstanding issues and also confirms they recently lost their Financial Manager as they coul
About 50 children from Lakeba Village in Cakaudrove will be assisted with school books, stationery and school bags after a donation from R.C Manubhai. R.C Manubhai Group Marketing Manager Atish Singh says often it
Bhikhabhai Group which is one of Fiji’s largest manufacturers of sweets and savories has managed to venture into the Samoa and New Zealand markets after listing its products with Investment Fiji for scope in different
Ravendran Achari is the new Acting Regional Executive Pacific for the ANZ Bank following Tessa Price’s appointment to Head of Strategic Planning and Execution for ANZ’s Institutional business. The bank says Ach
18 Fijians now have a job after the opening of Grills Restaurant & Bar at Port Denarau in Nadi last night. While speaking at the opening, Minister for Commerce and Tourism Faiyaz Koya says brothers Vimal and Divesh
The Hari Punja and Sons Group, the parent company of FMF Foods Limited, has signed a contract worth over 10 million dollars with China Civil Engineering and Construction SP (Fiji) Ltd to develop Stage 1 of their prime r
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya says they undertook 63 trainings in the last financial year which empowered more than 1,300 Fijians in confidently starting, improving and expanding their
HFC Bank has announced Tower Insurance Fiji Limited has come on board to its online Bill Payment platform. CEO Rakesh Ram says HFC Bank BillPay is a secure electronic payment service that gives their customers the
HFC Bank has announced the activation of their highly anticipated interchange service with the BSP Financial Group Limited. HFC customers now have additional access through 121 BSP ATMs for cash withdrawals, balanc
Fantasha Lockington has been reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association. This comes after her reappointment by the Board of Directors. Her term is effective from April
Parliament is currently debating on the Investment Fiji Bill 2022 which proposes new mandates for Investment Fiji. While speaking on the Bill, Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the
The FijiCare Group has announced a record consolidated after income tax profit of $6.1 million for the year ended 31st December 2021. The Group recorded $1.6 million profit in the previous corresponding period.
Fiji Water PET bottles are now made from 100% recycled plastic and are also recyclable. While speaking at the launch of Fiji Water's recycled-PET bottles in Yaqara, Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says th
Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Seema Shandil says they are actively on the ground monitoring the prices of basic food items after the announcement of removal of VAT from 21 items. Shandil says they are certain that
Suva Retailers Association President Jitesh Patel says there were some teething problems however most businesses are ready to roll out with the three VAT rates from today. Patel says there can be some human error i
The newly formed Fiji Cabbies Operators Association has welcomed the removal of fuel duty by 20c per litre on fuel import in the Revised 2021-2022 National Budget. This new body is entirely separate from the Fiji T
