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The National Disaster Management Office says essential services including businesses and public transport companies are encouraged to operate normal business hours today. They are being urged to ensure the safety o
More help has come through for people affected by Cyclone Yasa as Courts and Vision Investments Limited made a contribution of $250,000 to the Prime Minister’s Cyclone Yasa Relief and Rehabilitation Fund. Chairma
Asco Motors has given $10,000 to adopt a room in the Ronald McDonald House in Labasa where you can stay for free if your child is admitted at the Labasa Hospital. The $750,000 facility which will house 11 families
Construction work on WG Friendship Plaza along McGregor Road in Suva is slow as most of their engineers are still in China. Suva City Council Special Administrator and Chairman, Isikeli Tikoduadua says once the bor
It was all smiles on the faces of 500 children of six communities in Vanua Levu as they received back to school packs from Digicel for the new school year. The school packs which includes a bag, pens, pencils, rule
The World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework for Fiji for the next four years has been revealed which focuses on fostering private sector-led growth and inclusive economic opportunities and building resilience.
Suva business owners and their staff need to change their attitude towards customers and their businesses according to the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Sayed-Khaiyum says they need to change how they
Sikiti Ledua of Cunningham says she plans to put smiles on the faces of her parents and siblings after she received $5,000 cash today from the major draw of Crest and RB Xmas Promotion. The 26-year-old is the first
Good news for job seekers as around 70 people are expected to be employed at the new Extra Supermarket Challenge Plaza branch in Laucala Beach when it opens later this year. Extra Supermarket Managing Director, Kav
BSP Life has bought the ‘Regal’ building from Damodar Group of Companies for an undisclosed amount. Managing Director, Michael Nacola says this is an important acquisition for them. BSP Life owns the build
Business is slowly picking up for 54-year-old Siteri Toni who was one of the market vendors removed from Super Fresh in Tamavua and relocated to Flagstaff market. Toni who lives in Tamavua says she was heartbroken
Fiji Employers and Commerce Federation CEO Kameli Batiweti says we will be in deep trouble if 2021 is like 2020 as their members had to let go of about 30,000 employees last year. In an interview with Legend FM New
McDonald’s Fiji is looking forward to starting construction on its fifth restaurant in Nakasi by the end of this year. Director Marc McElrath says they have got the general approval and they are currently in the f
False promises made to cassava farmers is a challenge that the Tavioka Growers Association is looking to address. Association President, Josaia Rayawa says buyers make promises to farmers to purchase their produce
Asco Motors has been working with the Consumer Council of Fiji and other relevant stakeholders, in respect of Toyota models which may have certain manufacturer issues. They say the Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ15) Model â
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says 101 lawyers in Fiji are currently unemployed out of the 894 valid practising lawyers. While speaking at the Fiji Law Society and International Bar Association Convention at
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there have been discussions about increasing the period for which a person can become a sole practitioner. He says at the moment that period is three years and there are di
Paradise Beverages has confirmed that the price of Bounty Rum and Fiji Bitter will increase from the 18th of this month. General Manager, Michael Spencer says despite improved operational efficiencies over the past
The World Bank says Fiji’s economy is expected to grow by 2.6% this year. It says Tropical Cyclone Harold compounded the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic causing a 19% contraction of the Fijian economy i
Hari Punja & Sons Pte Limited, have today announced that the company will be forming a joint venture with Taula Beverages Co Ltd of Samoa to set up a new brewery in Fiji. Chairman of Hari Punja & Sons Pte L
