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The University of the South Pacific says they will consider re-looking at their fee structure, however the current measures which includes online classes are temporary and they will resume face to face teaching as soon
The youngest caller to the National Child Helpline during this COVID-19 situation was a 9-year old. This has been highlighted by the Country Director of Medical Services Pacific, Ashna Shaleen. Shaleen says the
People are drinking less grog as latest statistics received by Fijivillage from major grog dealers indicate that sales have dropped by almost 50 percent. Two leading wholesalers and retailers of grog in the country
126 calls was received by the National Child Helpline between March and April this year and 67% of the callers were children, some of whom reported about child abuse. Minister for Women Children and Poverty Allevia
The Fiji Sugar Corporation says they are now implementing two months leave without pay for their 130 staff where possible instead of sending them on leave without pay for four months. The FSC says it understands th
Call centre, Packleader Pacific confirms they have not let go of any of their 250 staff and are even looking to recruit more staff at a time when many Fijian employers have had to let go of their staff because of the d
That's the theme of the Fiji Fashion Week Style Challenge this week. Through the Fiji Fashion Week Style Challenge members of the public are asked to style an outfit to a theme and share their photo for a chance t
Fresh concerns have surfaced against a prominent bakery for the sale of stale and mouldy bread. This prominent bakery has not been named by the Consumer Council of Fiji which says several consumers in the past two
The Fiji Performing Rights Association is paying out $137,500 to 612 members today as royalty for their music and songs. FPRA Board Chairman, Eremasi Tamanisau says this payment is made in November every year but f
The major seed supplier in the country, Hop Tiy and Company Limited confirms that they have run out of stock of seeds for a number of vegetables, and expect shipment to arrive later this month. These includes seeds
27 employees of the Uprising Beach Resort in Pacific Habour are now on reduced hours as a result of a huge reduction in tourist arrivals due to COVID-19. Resort Manager, Rusiate Naulivou says they have divided the
Private students who are residing in the University of the South Pacific halls of residence and are facing difficulties in paying their hostel fees can go and liaise with the halls office. This has been confirmed b
Minister for Commerce Trade Tourism Faiyaz Koya met with the Australian High Commissioner John Feakes and New Zealand High Commissioner Jonathan Curr to discuss how the three nations can work together to ensure continui
Copra Millers Fiji has been re-branded to Fiji Coconut Millers PTE LTD. While officiating at the re-branding of the company name and launch of the the new logo, Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Saye
A brief survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wider Fijian business community is being done by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism, and Transport and the International Finance Corporation. Perma
A local Facebook page is going viral for all the right reasons as it is encouraging Fijians to exchange goods, services and even conversations with each other without money exchanging hands. Barter for Better was s
Good news for BSP Life customers as they will be sharing the record-breaking bonus allocation of $30 million for the 2019 financial year. Managing Director Michael Nacola says the $30 million bonus is the highest e
500 employees of Jacks Fiji will have no jobs from mid next month. Jacks Group of Companies CEO, Bhavin Khatri says a significant number of employees are being impacted as their business is predominantly tourism re
FijiCare has today launched improved claims process features to the existing FijiCare Mobile App. The insurance mobile app is free to download from both Android’s Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store or thro
The Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji has paid out more than $10 million in compensation to victims and families of motor vehicle, employment and school accidents since the introduction of the no-fault compensati
