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
Author: Vijay Narayan
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
2 new border quarantine cases in Fiji
2 new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced today by the Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong.Doctor Fong says both are Fijian citiz
New COVID-19 case does not pose a risk to the community – Dr Fong
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the 66-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from India does not pose any threat
13 police officers and 7 juveniles charged with serious offences in June
13 police officers and 7 juveniles have been charged with serious offences in June. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says the juveniles were charged w
Ministry of Health to have a press conference soon
The Ministry of Health will have a press conference soon. Stay with us for the important announcement.
USP Council resolves to release BDO Report to Council members only
The USP Council has resolved that the BDO Report be released to Council members only. The Council is now in recess and will reconvene on Wednesday, 12th August 2020 at
Report on Nestle UK and Fairtrade inaccurate – FSC CEO
The Fiji Sugar Corporation has today confirmed that it does not trade directly with Nestle UK and FSC does not expect any drop in their projected exports this year as a r
40% of free education grant released if schools have submitted the required documents
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar has confirmed to the Faith-Based Organisations that 40% of the government’s free education grant has been released for all the sc
Fijian economy projected to contract by 21.7% – Ariff Ali
The Fijian economy is projected to contract by 21.7 percent in 2020 which is the most severe contraction in our modern history. The Chairman of the Macroeconomic Commi
USP Council to meet today
The University of the South Pacific Council is meeting this hour however the Council Secretariat has said that the agenda of their meeting will not be revealed to the pub
FICAC officers conduct search at SODELPA office
SODELPA has confirmed that FICAC officers searched their office at McGregor Road in Suva today in the presence of the General Secretary, Acting Vice Presidents and Party
LTA investigates Nadi Officers for unprofessional conduct
The Land Transport Authority of Fiji is currently investigating an incident where an LTA vehicle in Nadi was pictured parked on a yellow (no parking) line. LTA stresse
Fiji and Japan could join Six Nations for competition
The Fiji Rugby Union is yet to comment on reports that Fiji and Japan will join the Six Nations sides for a one-off eight-team tournament in November and December. Tha
8 people homeless after Lami house fire
8 people are homeless after a fire destroyed their home in Nasevou Street in Lami last night. Police say the five-bedroom wooden house belonging to a 30-year-old man w
26 people charged with a total of 50 counts of separate incidents in June 2020
18 of the 25 victims of serious sexual offences in June this year were under the age of 18 years. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, there
3 rape cases discontinued due to false complaints
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms that 3 rape cases were discontinued in June 2020 due to false complaints while 1 case was discontinued as a 7 y