1,513 articles tagged "business"
The Textile Clothing and Footwear Industry Council says the proposed increase in the National Minimum Wage review is shocking and there will definitely be job losses because of this. Consultations are currently un
Fiji’s Honorary Consul for the Russian Federation, Div Damodar has resigned from his position and has added his voice to that of the global community and calls on the Russian Federation and Ukraine to de-escalate the
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that once the $2.6 million Levuka Market opens, the vendors will not have to pay their market fees for a year. He highlighted this during the ground breaking
As the Fijian Government begins consultations on the review of the National Minimum Wage, the Nadroga/Navosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the minimum wage rate should go up to $3 per hour as this will be fair f
A new beach themed bar named “The Wreck†which is owned by Aquarius On The Beach opened at Wailoaloa Beach last night. The bar is built around a 35 foot fibreglass boat with mahogany bar counters, a full select
28-year-old, Ravuama Sego who is the Sales and Marketing Coordinator of Crusoe’s Retreat in the Coral Coast will be returning to work after close to two years as the resort will reopen on the 10th of next month after
A Nadi based hardware business has come under the spotlight for providing sub-standard products and accepting payment but failing to deliver items as ordered. The Consumer Council of Fiji has received 12 complaints
Investment Fiji’s Acting CEO, Kamal Chetty says they have registered 12 investment projects from USA and Canada last year which had a total value of $16.25 million. Chetty says these projects were in the Tourism,
Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor and Chairman of the Board, Ariff Ali says the outlook for 2022 remains positive, as the December 2021 Business Expectations and Retail Sales Surveys say retail activity is expected to rebou
Digicel Fiji has opened its 17th store in the heart of Suva in Tappoo City today. Digicel Fiji invested $250,000 to this brand new store where people can easily access different services such as phone repairs, enq
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has welcomed the amendment to the Liquor Act 2006 by Parliament. CEO Fantasha Lockington says many smaller hotels that were closed during the pandemic had no prior recourse t
The Suva Retailers Association has welcomed the recent announcement by the Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on the further relaxation of the COVID-safe protocols and complete removal of the
Fijians can now easily access and learn more about insurance as Fiji's largest insurance company, New India Assurance, has partnered with Post Fiji Limited. Post Fiji Limited CEO Dr Anirudha Bansod says says all i
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has so far approved 5,244 loan applications worth $106.9 million under the COVID-19 Recovery Credit Guarantee Scheme. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum say
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has so far approved 5,244 loan applications worth $106.9 million under the COVID-19 Recovery Credit Guarantee Scheme. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum sa
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry says they are delighted with the lifting of a number of COVID-19 restrictions. President Doctor Ram Raju says this will obviously allow freedom of movement and ease of doi
The Fijian Government has welcomed the recent reclassification of Fiji by the Asian Development Bank from Group C to group B countries which means that Fiji will now be able to access concessional financing from the Asi
The new ‘Outsource Fiji’ brand which is aimed to elevate Fiji’s profile as a preferred destination for outsourcing services and investment has been launched by the Business Process Outsourcing Council of Fiji.
The former President of the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and Trustee of the Suva Royal Yacht Club, David Aidney was laid to rest today. Aidney who was battling cancer for some time passed away in New Zea
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says we need to continue to have stability, confidence in the economy and the Government’s consistent policies as all of these things are important to give people confidence.
