CSO Alliance says Fijians left behind again
The CSO Alliance for COVID-19 Humanitarian Response says the reduction of prices on alcohol, the continuation of FNPF unemployment benefit as announced in the National Bu
Author: Vijay Narayan
Ratu Naiqama to chair today’s SODELPA SGM after being appointed Acting Casual VP
Tui Cakau and SODELPA parliamentarian, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu will chair the SODELPA Special General Meeting today after he was elected as Acting Casual Vice President i
Businesses must pass down tax and duty reductions to consumers - Shandil
Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Officer Seema Shandil says while businesses will benefit from various tax reforms and policy changes in the 2020/2021 National Bu
Commissioner Qiliho to leave for studies next week
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho is expected to leave for studies in the United Kingdom at the Royal College of Defence Studies next week. Qiliho is expected to be
All passengers of Fiji Link are to show the careFiji app on their personal devices at check-in
Fiji Link will now require all passengers to show the careFiji app on their personal devices at check-in as part of their Travel Ready programme. The careFiji app regi
No new COVID-19 case in Denarau – Doctor Fong
There is no new COVID-19 case in Denarau. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong has confirmed that a man in Denarau was handled as a suspected case yesterd
Commander Francis Kean no longer Chairman of FRU
Commander Francis Kean is no longer the Chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union Board and is also no longer on the board of FRU as he has rotated out from the board as per the F
FCCC tells businesses to pass down tax and duty reductions to consumers
Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO, Joel Abraham says they have already started work to ensure that duty and tax reductions announced in the 2020/2021 Nationa
Qiliho expected to be the first Fijian to study at the Royal College of Defence Studies in London
Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho is expected to go to the United Kingdom for a year after being offered a study placement at the Royal College of Defence Studies in L
Fiji’s borrowing is in line with the global trends – Institute of Accountants
The Fiji Institute of Accountants has today commended the National Budget 2020/2021, congratulated the government for delivering such a people and business-centric budget
The current priority of families is not to use their hard-earned money to purchase white goods and luxury items in abundance – NFP Leader
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says the reduction and elimination of duty on 1,600 items will not have a positive impact on the livelihood of th
Massive reduction in taxes announced in the National Budget is expected to stimulate business and consumption activity – Govt
The government says the massive reduction in taxes announced in the 2020/2021 National Budget is expected to stimulate business and consumption activity. It says that
Major construction projects like the new PM’s Office, CWM Maternity Ward, Labasa Hospital and some Police stations to continue
The Ministry of Economy confirms that major construction projects like construction of the new Prime Minister’s Office, the CWM Maternity Ward, Labasa Hospital in
Drop in new TELS awards and National Toppers scholarships and qualifying mark moved up from 200 to 250 next year
The government has taken a number of measures to streamline its capital spending in the 2020/2021 National Budget including what it calls belt-tightening measures for the
Major changes announced in the 2020/2021 National Budget
Major changes in taxes and policies have been announced in the 2020/2021 National Budget by Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to stimulate the economy and to brin
We need to work together – Fantasha Lockington
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO, Fantasha Lockington is hoping that some relief is provided by the government by reducing import and excise duties and taxes to ass
More than 60% of tourism businesses surveyed expected to transition to other activities if travel does not start by November
More than 60% of tourism businesses in Fiji surveyed by the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Ministry of Commerce, Tourism, Tr
We expect some of the incentives announced in the COVID-19 Response Budget to assist the consumers to continue – Seema Shandil
Consumer Council CEO, Seema Shandil says they expect some of the incentives announced in the COVID-19 Response Budget to assist the consumers to continue, to promote smal
Fiji should continue to focus on growing sectors like Agriculture even after tourism picks up - Chauhan
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation President, Sandeep Chauhan says the country should continue to focus on growing sectors like Agriculture even after tourism picks u
Nasilasila has completed the necessary rehabilitation treatment programs to be eligible for activities like rugby – Fiji Corrections
The Fiji Corrections Service says the institution knows what's best for inmate, Amenoni Nasilasila, as they have professional Psychologists and Counsellors that have asse
Beware of pyramid schemes in Fiji targeting vulnerable groups – Consumer Council
People are being urged to be cautious of alleged pyramid schemes now in operation as some groups are targeting Fijians to join multi-level marketing companies that have b