60,000 families benefit from SITOVU BUKA initiative
60,000 families have benefitted from Kasabias Pte Limited’s SITOVU BUKA initiative in the last three years whereby they distributed clean energy stoves. This in
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15 entrepreneurs continue growth after graduating under the Fiji Enterprise Engine
15 local small business entrepreneurs, 60 percent of whom are women, graduated from the Fiji Enterprise Engine’s survive, revive and grow program. They were pa
Don’t share details of mobile money wallet to anyone – Consumer Council of Fiji
People are being urged not to share confidential details such as their mobile money wallet information this is after the Consumer Council of Fiji received reports of unau
Nausori supermarket found tampering expiry dates
Remain vigilant while doing your shopping as a prominent supermarket in Nausori Town has been found selling expired products with tampered expiry dates. This was disco
HFC becomes new naming right sponsor for the National Stadium
The iconic National Stadium will be called HFC Bank Stadium from next month. This comes as the Fiji Sports Council has announced HFC Bank as the new naming right spons
Fiji's agricultural exports continue to grow
Fiji has raked in $121m from the end of 2021 to date from the export of fresh and chilled agricultural produce. Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Vinesh Kumar says
Jobs for Nature 2.0 initiative will give 10,000 Fijians employment opportunities
10,000 Fijians will soon have the chance to generate income and at the same time contribute to mitigating climate change impacts. This comes after the launch of the Jo
A breath of fresh air & fresh perspectives for R.C Manubhai group management
To snap out of the everyday hustle, the senior management team of R.C Manubhai were treated to a retreat at the Nasau Resort Villas by the the Board of Directors and Grou
Businesses have started to repay MSME concessional loans – Gounder
Micro, small and medium enterprises have started to repay the MSME concessional loans and according to the Permanent Secretary for Economy, Shiri Gounder they have alread
Shahzad’s dream eventually provides employment to Fijians
Majid Shahzad’s aim of operating CyberFood may just have been a dream but it has resulted in an innovative mobile application which has provided employment to Fiji
McDonald’s outlet in Nakasi to open next year
People living in the Nakasi and Nausori area will have more choices for fast food as McDonald’s is expected to open their new outlet opposite the Rups Mega Complex
Fiji Airways receives 2022 Passenger Choice Award for Best Food & Beverage in the South Pacific by APEX
Fiji Airways has received the 2022 Passenger Choice Award for Best Food & Beverage in the South Pacific by the Airline Passenger Experience Association. Fiji’s
Hive of activities at Port Denarau Marina as 100% businesses are back in operation
All businesses are back in operation at the Port Denarau Marina. Chief Executive Officer Cynthia Rasch says they have also seen some new tenancies such as Sails Denara
More women are now starting their own businesses
More women are now starting their own businesses after 45% of females have applied for the concessional loan under the Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises grant. Busin
Business Assistance Fiji office opens in Suva to assist MSMEs
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises will now be able to get all the assistance they need at one place with the opening of the Business Assistance Fiji office at Vanua Arc
Nakasi market vendors to build temporary market after years of struggle
After three years of struggle to have a better place to sell their produce, 80 market vendors in Nakasi are happy after signing an agreement with the Nausori Town Council
Fiji likely to receive more than 100,000 visitors in June and July – Hill
Fiji is likely to receive around 100,000 visitors in June and July according to Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill. The Reserve Bank of Fiji says in the first four months of
Small to medium enterprises is key to the private sector for economic recovery – Dr Manoni
Small to medium enterprises is key to the private sector for economic recovery in the Pacific region. This was stressed by the Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific
12 people employed as Thirsty Liquor opens its 5th outlet in Lami
12 people now have jobs after the opening of the 5th Thirsty Liquor outlet in Lami. Director Rajnil Kumar says it cost them more than $2 million to set up this outlet
Yatu Lau’s start with $7 capital in 1972 is now an asset of over $70 million
The vision and dream of the late Turaga Na Tui Lau and Tui Nayau, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara to have a sustainable investment company has been achieved as Yatu Lau Company wh
Sarah Stubbings appointed ANZ Regional Executive,Pacific
Sarah Stubbings has been appointed the Regional Executive, Pacific, with responsibility for ANZ’s businesses across 10 Pacific markets ANZ Group Executive, New