ANZ extends fee waiver for online payments made from Aus and NZ
ANZ has extended its fee waiver until September this year for online foreign currency payments made from Australia and New Zealand into Fiji and other Pacific countries.
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New employment opportunities expected in the North after HFC Bank agrees multi-million dollar deal with the Damodar Group
New employment opportunities are expected to be created in the North after HFC Bank signed a multi-million dollar agreement with the Damodar Group, to finance the Damodar
More roadside vendors to benefit from two new roadside stalls provided by India
More vendors are expected to benefit from the two new standardized roadside stalls that will be constructed this year with funding by the Indian government. Minister
70% increase in construction permits despite COVID-19
There has been a 70% increase in construction permits and there is continued confidence of investors despite COVID-19. Acting Permanent Secretary for Local Government,
92 women graduate from Academy of Women Entrepreneurs program
It was a joyous day for 92 women as they graduated from the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs at the US Embassy. Chargé d’Affaires Tony Greubel says these entre
Mercer turns hobby into a popular small-medium enterprise brand
Sharlene Mercer has turned her hobby of baking into a popular small-medium enterprise brand after she stepped up to support her family when her husband’s working h
Never doubt making a living out of creativity – Tafuna’i
Former Miss World Fiji, Charlene Tafuna’i says we should never doubt making a living out of our creativity.Tafuna’i has turned a hobby into a business and n
Vinod Patel & Company Limited to open new branch in Savusavu in May
Good news for people living in Savusavu as they will no longer need to travel to Labasa or to Suva to get infrastructure products as Vinod Patel & Company Limited wil
New FSC CEO says improvements are required in entire factory & field operations
The newly appointed Fiji Sugar Corporation Chief Executive Officer Bhan Pratap Singh says improvements are required in the entire factory and field operations, plant perf
Mineral exploration and mining sector is resilient against COVID 19
Mineral Resources Department Acting Director, Raymond Mohammed says the mineral exploration and mining sector has proved to be resilient against the impact of the COVID 1
People can look forward to upcoming job opportunities after the completion of the Toorak Central building
People can look forward to upcoming job opportunities after the completion of the newly refurbished Toorak Central building in Suva which will have various retail outlets
Breadfruit flour and moringa powder business helps families in Nadi
A 25-year-old medical student has come up with the innovative idea to make breadfruit flour and moringa or saijan powder and through this business venture, he is also ass
New opportunities open up for Nakavika Village with the launch of Vodafone’s community Wifi
61 families in Nakavika village will no longer need to travel to Suva or to Namosi Secondary School to access internet services after Vodafone Fiji launched their communi
Job vacancies continue to decline, govt revenue down by $557 million compared to last year while govt debt is $6.86 billion
Fiji is continuing to grapple with the economic downturn and effects of COVID-19 as the latest Reserve Bank of Fiji economic review says job vacancies continue to decline
Prices of local fruits and vegetables expected to remain high due to supply shortages
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says prices of locally produced fruits and vegetables are anticipated to rise in the coming months due to supply-side shortages caused by Tropica
International travel, pick up in tourism activity locally and revenue support by govt in budget can help in economic recovery - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says resumption of international travel and the pick-up in tourism activity locally, along with the level of revenue support by the government in
Fiji TV continues with internal investigation after the sacking of 3 employees
Fiji TV Limited has terminated the contracts of three employees due to serious breaches of their employment contracts and company policies. Further internal investigat
South Pacific Stock Exchange suspends trading of Fiji TV and FHL shares
The South Pacific Stock Exchange has placed a suspension in trading of Fiji Television Limited and Fijian Holdings Limited shares with immediate effect. This decision
The Pork Shop opens its fourth outlet and continues to thrive in the market
The Pork Shop has guaranteed they will continue to provide top quality and affordable pork after the opening of their fourth outlet in Rakiraki. The owner of the Vuda
AG holds virtual session on 2021-2022 National Budget preparataion
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who is currently overseas held a virtual meeting with the team of the Ministry of Economy to discuss preparations for the 2021-2
22 vendors from Sigatoka and Nadi receive 2 years roadside stall leases
It was all smiles for Makereta Biau of Volivoli Village and 21 other vendors from Sigatoka and Nadi when they received 2-year leases for market roadside stalls. The 42