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19 people have been given their new leases for their roadside stalls in Labasa. Minister for Transport and Tourism Faiyaz Koya and the Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum are touring the Northern Division thi
Pacific Energy launched their new fuel station at the Royal Suva Yacht Club marina yesterday and the company remains strong despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Engineering Manager for Pacific Energy, Edouard Guyot says
Despite facing the effects of COVID-19, Newworld kept all of their staff on full pay and is now looking at employing 160 more people through Government’s Stronger Together Job Support Scheme. Head of Human Resour
About 500 people have already been recruited via the Government’s Stronger Together Job Support Scheme. They have been hired by more than 20 companies that have registered under the scheme. While speaking du
People are advised to put the device time setting to manual on their electronic devices to avoid multiple incidents of de-synchronization of time. Vodafone Fiji says devices such as laptops, computers and phones ha
President of Master Builders Association, Vijay Raghwan says there are a number of what can be called cowboy contractors that are giving the construction industry a bad name. Raghwan says contracts have been broken
Subrails Furniture Centre Limited opened its 14th outlet in Gulab Nabi Street in Nausori today. Managing Director, Shiva Gounder says like everyone else, the company too has been impacted by COVID-19, however they
BSP Life has made two new appointments in senior management positions that includes the appointment of George Kotobalavu as the Head of Distribution and Shaun Corrie as Head of Business Development. BSP Life says K
Businessman, Div Damodar has launched a new online retail/supermarket business which is expected to start next week. Damodar says over the past 6 months, he has been researching on new business opportunities in Fij
Mobil Oil (Fiji) unveiled its largest premium unleaded petrol tank at the Suva terminal that will support the company's supply of premium fuel to meet the growing demand. Mobil Oil (Fiji) Country Manager Adi Tamara
Micro-financing organisation, South Pacific Business Development has given about $69 million worth of loans to women who want to start or expand their businesses in the past 10 years. This has been revealed by SPBD
Vodafone Fiji Limited CEO Ronald Prasad says the Vodafone M-PAiSA through international money transfer has grown from $2 million in pre-COVID-19 period per month to $10.5 million this month. Prasad highlighted this
ANZ Fiji Country Head, Saud Minam says around 70% of their customers who were under their COVID-19 packages have indicated that they are now in a position to pay their loans. Around 2,000 loan payments have been de
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
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the entry of Digicel into the Fijian economy came about because government in 2007 had a philosophy of liberalizing the economy. Sayed-Khaiyum highlighted this at Digic
For the first time ever, a fuel company, Mobil Oil Fiji has come on board and provided $40,000 sponsorship to the Fiji Football Association. Association’s President, Rajesh Patel says it is a historic moment for
The Suva City Council has bought two customised compactor trucks worth $600,000 that will help in garbage collection in the Capital City. Suva City Council Special Administrator and Chairman, Isikeli Tikoduadua say
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says they are faced with a two-edge sword where they have less revenue and more demand for funding. Kumar highlighted this while opening the monthly Municipal Councils C
National Farmers Union General Secretary, Mahendra Chaudhry says angry cane farmers are demanding the removal of the FSC CEO, Graham Clark and senior management following three months of frustrating performance at the R
