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Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum this afternoon officially welcomed the US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken. Sayed-Khaiyum was joined by the Minister for Defence Inia Seruiratu, Police Commissioner S
US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken is expected to meet senior Fijian government officials this afternoon. This will be the first visit by a US Secretary of State to Fiji since 1985. According to the US D
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 U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton is currently in Fiji and three Fijian shipriders will embark the ship to ride along and conduct patrols in support of the sovereignty of Fiji. This is aimed to deter and stop 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
US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken will travel to Fiji and meet Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama. This will be the first visit by a US Secretary of State to Fiji since 1985. Secretary Blinken will be i
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
Adam Reynolds has officially been appointed captain of the Brisbane Broncos for the 2022 season. The 31-year-old, who is yet to represent the Broncos, will succeed the retired Alex Glenn as skipper. Reynolds o
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.
There is some good news for people as the price of gas and fuel will go down from next Tuesday. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that the price of kerosene will decrease from $1.82 to $1
Fiji’s export earnings from Kava in 2020 was $43.6 million. This was highlighted by the Minister for Commerce and Trade Faiyaz Koya during the inaugural National Kava Committee Meeting at Holiday Inn this morning
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor and Chairman of the Board, Ariff Ali says data for the 2021 December quarter depicted a pickup in aggregate demand indicators when compared to the previous quarter, supported by the gra
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board says the annual inflation was 3.0 percent in December 2021, underpinned by higher food and fuel prices which have been spurred by higher global commodity prices, supply chain disruptions,
Digicel has managed to restored internet connectivity via a satellite link for all customers in Tonga. Digicel Tonga CEO Anthony Seuseu says they are thrilled to get internet connectivity back up in Tonga. Seu
Ellana Kalounisiga of Knox Entertainment says one of the biggest challenges for the performing arts sector across Fiji is the curfew. She highlighted this during the MSME Policy Dialogue. Kalounisiga asked for
A restaurant owner from Suva, Felisha Tuiloma says one of the challenges they face is particularly with the Vax Check Tool and businesses find this process slow and cumbersome. While speaking during a MSME Policy
