FDB approves $1 million worth of loans to support ginger farmers
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 t
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Greenhouse Coworking will be launching its space tonight
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
Opening hours of banks to normalize from Monday
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
10 resilient women micro-entrepreneurs honoured at SPBD Businesswoman Awards
Ten women micro-entrepreneurs were honoured and recognised today for their exemplary achievements during the 10th Anniversary of the South Pacific Business Development Bu
About $93.3 million in loans to 4,185 businesses under the Government Guarantee and Interest Subsidy Scheme boosts economic recovery
While credit conditions remain soft, the injection of approximately $300 million through the various Reserve Bank of Fiji Facilities, including approximately $93.3 millio
Current laws governing online import purchases deters businesses to operate profitably – Suva Retailers Association
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 transa
Close to $7 million have been lost in financial scams - Buksh
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 s
Housing Authority and PRB appoint new Executive Board
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 Developmen
FCCC commends P. Meghji for reducing prices of a range of food and non-food items
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 c
Recent assessment has found that small and medium enterprises represent a tiny proportion of loans granted by banks – Koya
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
ANZ says it has delivered much larger support funding under their own support package while Westpac approves $0.57 million in new facilities
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 exi
Taxi driver invests $5,000 to open his own business to overcome the challenges of COVID-19
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. Th
Courts Fiji customers can now make payments digitally using BSP EasyCard
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 d
Digicel Founder says today’s announcement of Telstra acquiring Digicel Pacific is a tremendous testament to their colleagues across the Digicel Group
Digicel Founder and Chairman, Denis O’Brien says today’s announcement of Telstra acquiring Digicel Pacific is a tremendous testament to their colleagues ac
Telstra to acquire Digicel Pacific
Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company, Telstra has announced it would acquire Digicel Pacific for $US1.6 billion, subject to government and
More than 10 businesses in Labasa Town have closed down due to COVID-19
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 s
Consumer Council warns second hand car dealers to refrain from making false promises of securing loans to extort payments from customers
The Consumer Council of Fiji is warning second-hand car dealers to refrain from enticing consumers with false promises of securing loans with financiers and using this as
HFC Bank pays out $12m dividend to Fijians
HFC Bank has announced dividend pay out of $12.032 million to Fijians through their respective shareholders. The Bank has declared dividends of $9.024 million to the F
Clubs, bars, taverns and gaming venues to open from 11th November
From 11 November 2021, clubs, bars, taverns and gaming venues can safely re-open for business in accordance with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transportâ
Digicel Fiji staff donate blood to the Fiji National Blood Bank
Digicel Fiji staff in Suva, Nadi and Labasa have donated blood to the Fiji National Blood Bank. The initiative is part of Digicel’s 13th birthday celebrations.
Total Fiji re-brands to TotalEnergies Marketing Fiji Limited with two new concepts
Total Fiji has re-branded to TotalEnergies Marketing Fiji Limited and introduced two new service concepts including wash service and Quartz services for servicing cars at