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9,000 applications received for COVID-19 Concessional Loan Packages

9,000 applications received for COVID-19 Concessional Loan Packages

By Naveel Krishant
29/08/2020
The Business Assistance Fiji panel members are ensuring all applications are equitably and expediently processed.

More than 9,000 applications have been received for the COVID-19 Concessional Loan Packages from Fijian Micro, Small and Medium Businesses.

The Business Assistance Fiji panel members are ensuring all applications are equitably and expediently processed.

The panel comprises of institutions including the Fiji Institute of Accountants, Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Women in Business and Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation.

The Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport facilitates the operations of the Business Assistance Fiji.

Applicants can call MSME helpline number under the Ministry, 9986014 for further queries.

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