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The Suva Retailers Association says there is an increase in sales this year compared to the same period last year. President, Jitesh Patel says this is due to the $360 government’s unemployment assistance, Diwal
Following a successful debut at Fiji Fashion Week 2020, Duatani Store has opened a Suva outlet on Victoria Parade and Creative Director and store owner Hosanna Kabakoro says they realised there was potential in their st
The Fiji Development Bank has so far approved $1 million worth of loans to support ginger farmers in the country. FDB CEO Saud Minam says despite being occupied with the COVID-19 Recovery Credit Guarantee Scheme si
The Greenhouse Coworking will be launching its space at 33 Des Voeux Road in Suva virtually tonight. The Founder and Director of the Greenhouse Studio, Maria Pastorizo-Sekiguchi says Coworking offers support, conne
The Association of Banks in Fiji says all commercial banks’ opening hours will return to normal from Monday 1st November 2021. The normal banking hours would be from 9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and till 4
Ten women micro-entrepreneurs were honoured and recognised today for their exemplary achievements during the 10th Anniversary of the South Pacific Business Development Businesswoman Awards held at the Grand Pacific Hote
While credit conditions remain soft, the injection of approximately $300 million through the various Reserve Bank of Fiji Facilities, including approximately $93.3 million in loans to 4,185 businesses under the Governme
The Fiji Arts Council, Lifeline Fiji and the Young Women Christian Association have today received Public Diplomacy Small Grants from the US Embassy. The Fiji Arts Council’s project will increase youth’s knowle
The Suva Retailers Association says current laws in Fiji governing online import purchases where individuals can buy up to a value of $2,000 tax-free for unlimited transactions is a deterrent for businesses to operate p
The Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit, Razim Buksh says to date there have been over 30 cases and close to $7 million have been lost in financial scams over a span of six years. While speaking in the E-Co
The Housing Authority of Fiji and the Public Rental Board have appointed a new Executive Board with FNPF CEO Viliame Vodonaivalu named as the Chairperson. Fiji Development Bank CEO Saud Minam, former Ministry of Local
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has acknowledged P. Meghji Trading Pte Ltd for reducing prices of a range of food and non-food items. This follows the commencement of their 40th Anniversary Grand War
Minister for Commerce, Trade and Tourism, Faiyaz Koya says a recent National E-commerce assessment has revealed that lending services from commercial banks are generally focused on large infrastructure and low-risk proj
Some residents of Bureta Street in Samabula are raising serious concerns after a Dee Cee's bus went down Bureta Street and ended up on the footpath and front driveway of a house. The residents say this incident cou
ANZ has today revealed it is not offering the government’s COVID-19 recovery credit guarantee scheme as they believe customers are well supported through their existing COVID-19 support packages. ANZ says their p
Taxi driver, Azad Hassan has invested $5,000 to open his own grocery shop – Wrong Turn Corner Shop in Sakoca, Tamavua to overcome the challenges of COVID-19. The father of three who is originally from Labasa says
Customers at Courts Fiji can now use their BSP EasyCard to make payments as they have implemented BSP’s Internet Payment Gateway solution expanding its range of digital payment options for its customers. Vision
Digicel Founder and Chairman, Denis O’Brien says today’s announcement of Telstra acquiring Digicel Pacific is a tremendous testament to their colleagues across the Digicel Group and in particular, their 1,700 staff
Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company, Telstra has announced it would acquire Digicel Pacific for $US1.6 billion, subject to government and regulatory approvals, plus up to an additional US$250
The President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Satish Kumar says more than 10 businesses in Labasa Town have closed down due to COVID-19. They include small retail shops, second-hand clothing shops,
