Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
1 April, 2026, 2:55 pm
Central - 29°C Clouds
1 April, 2026, 2:55 pm Central - 29°C Clouds

Vinod Patel and Home & Living sign MOU with SPBD Microfinance to improve the livelihood of Fijian families

Vinod Patel and Home & Living sign MOU with SPBD Microfinance to improve the livelihood of Fijian families

By Navitalai Naivalurua
17/11/2021

To ensure Fijian families improve their livelihood and have affordable housing materials, Vinod Patel & Co PTE Limited and Home & Living has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Pacific Business Development Microfinance PTE Limited.

Vinod Patel is renewing its contract while Home and Living is joining the agreement for the first time.

Acting General Manager Home and Living Ronald Narayan says the partnership between the two companies will serve women and their families in rural communities by providing access to quality hardware and consumer goods.

He says with Home and Living now included in the partnership, members of SPBD will now have access to a wider of products at a competitive price.

Narayan adds the objective of this partnership is essential to eradicate poverty by empowering people with tools and relevant information to families in rural villages.

SPBD Microfinance (Fiji) Pte Limited Board Director Lorraine Seeto says they are thankful to both companies for the partnership and she is determined that the excellent collaboration will pave the way for women to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.

Credit Corp Fiji Care
Credit Corp Fiji Care
FEATURE NEWS
Fuel price rise will have direct impact on prices of goods and services - FCEF
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling on the Government to clearly communicate its plans and messaging, in relation to the fuel crisi...
4 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
National crisis caused by fuel price increases will not be short term, we need clear action plan - Prof. Prasad
We need to act decisively, communicate clearly, understand that the significant increase in fuel prices will have an impact across the board, there ...
2 hours ago

Rise in fuel prices to affect taxi operators, drivers, and the people - Shameem
Former Fiji Taxi Association Assistant General Secretary Mohammad Shameem says the rise in fuel prices is going to significantly affect taxi ...
3 hours ago

State withdraw charges against Naucukidi as complainant wishes to reconcile
The State has filed to withdraw the charges against former Acting Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner, Sevuloni Naucukidi as the complainant wishes ...
4 hours ago

Alumita Seru calls for more awareness and support after daughter’s cancer battle
A mother, whose daughter battled blood cancer and whose family had to move from Labasa to Suva for treatment, is calling for greater awareness, early ...
5 hours ago

Huge increase in fuel prices from today
The effects of the global fuel crisis has started for Fiji as prices of fuel have increased drastically from today.The price of kerosene which is VAT ...
5 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
26 days ago

National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
33 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
33 days ago

TOP