Business owners in Labasa Town are now going into commercial farming
The President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Satish Kumar says some business owners in Labasa Town have recently bought land and are now going into comme
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Businesses in Labasa have survived the economic impact of COVID-19
Businesses in Labasa Town have been able to survive the economic impact of COVID-19 as the landlords provided upto 60 percent discount on rent for three months. The Pr
More collaboration expected between Unit Trust of Fiji, Samoa National Provident Fund and Unit Trust of Samoa
The Fijian Government has today executed a Bilateral Agreement with the Government of Samoa in support of a regional collaboration between the Samoa National Provident Fu
FSC Board advertises for CEO’s position
The Fiji Sugar Corporation Board has advertised for the position of the Chief Executive Officer. Current CEO, Graham Clark says his contract period was for three years
Options being considered to deal with bird poop nuisance at Namaka Market
Several options are now being considered to stop the nesting of birds especially pigeons who have created a poop nuisance at the $5 million Namaka Market Complex in Nadi
Blue Gas invests $20 million for a new LPG terminal in Lami
Blue Gas Fiji Limited is investing $20 million for a new LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) terminal in Delainavesi in Lami. The new investment is expected to employ 70 to
Hot Bread Kitchen re-opens $480,000 refurbished Damodar City shop
The Hot Bread Kitchen has invested $480,000 in the refurbishment of their Damodar City shop which offers customers the opportunity to sit and enjoy their well known baked
Tavua Market opening hours extended to 7pm
The Tavua Market opening hours has been extended to 7pm. Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar revealed this to the vendors during a meeting in Tavua yesterday.
The first batch of PS5 units sold out and next shipment expected in 2 months
PS5 units at all Prouds stores in Fiji have been sold out and they will not be available during Christmas as the next shipment is expected in two months. Leader of Pro
Frank Hilton Organisation aims to raise $300,000 through virtual wheelbarrow race this year
For the first time in four years, the Frank Hilton Organisation will be hosting its Wheelbarrow Race virtually aiming to raise $300,000 for its operation. A person or
A number of hotels planning on a soft opening during festive season
Hotel workers that were made redundant are expected to be employed again for some time as a number of large hotels are planning on a soft opening during the festive seaso
Lami Kava is keen to expand business to the EU markets, India, New Zealand and China
Lami Kava Managing Director, Donny Jason Yee says he is keen to expand his business reach to the EU markets, India, New Zealand and China. Yee highlighted this during
Jaoji Koroi is the new CEO for Fijian Holdings LTD
Jaoji Koroi is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Fijian Holdings Limited. In welcoming Koroi, the Acting Chairman of FHL Board Yogesh Karan says the successful s
Rotten potatoes and onions found in 77% of the supermarkets
The Consumer Council of Fiji has found rotten, mouldy and sliced potatoes and onions in 77 percent of supermarkets surveyed in the greater Suva area this morning. The
R.C Manubhai retains over 950 of their staff despite facing challenges brought in by COVID-19
Hardware company, R.C Manubhai says the impacts of COVID-19 has affected their turnover but they have not let go of people or reduced the pay of more than 950 workers.
Digicel Foundation wins World Communication Awards
Digicel Jamaica Foundation took home the coveted Social Contribution Award at this year’s virtual staging of the World Communication Awards. In addition to havi
19 roadside vendors receive new leases for their stalls
19 people have been given their new leases for their roadside stalls in Labasa. Minister for Transport and Tourism Faiyaz Koya and the Minister for Economy Aiyaz Saye
Pacific Energy launches new service station
Pacific Energy launched their new fuel station at the Royal Suva Yacht Club marina yesterday and the company remains strong despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Engineering
160 people to get jobs with Newworld
Despite facing the effects of COVID-19, Newworld kept all of their staff on full pay and is now looking at employing 160 more people through Government’s Stronger
500 people recruited through govt’s Stronger Together Job Support scheme
About 500 people have already been recruited via the Government’s Stronger Together Job Support Scheme. They have been hired by more than 20 companies that have
People advised to switch time setting to manual on their electronic devices
People are advised to put the device time setting to manual on their electronic devices to avoid multiple incidents of de-synchronization of time. Vodafone Fiji says d