FijiCare Group announces record consolidated profit of $6.1m
The FijiCare Group has announced a record consolidated after income tax profit of $6.1 million for the year ended 31st December 2021. The Group recorded $1.6 million p
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Fiji Water PET bottles now made from 100% recycled plastic
Fiji Water PET bottles are now made from 100% recycled plastic and are also recyclable. While speaking at the launch of Fiji Water's recycled-PET bottles in Yaqara, Mi
Consumer Council monitoring the prices of 21 basic food items after its VAT removal
Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Seema Shandil says they are actively on the ground monitoring the prices of basic food items after the announcement of removal of VAT from 21
Businesses have to roll out the three VAT systems from today – Patel
Suva Retailers Association President Jitesh Patel says there were some teething problems however most businesses are ready to roll out with the three VAT rates from today
Newly formed Fiji Cabbies Operators Association welcomes removal of fuel duty
The newly formed Fiji Cabbies Operators Association has welcomed the removal of fuel duty by 20c per litre on fuel import in the Revised 2021-2022 National Budget. Thi
It is tough for many retailers to implement 3 VAT systems – Suva Retailers Association
Suva Retailers Association President Jitesh Patel says it is tough for many retailers to implement the three VAT systems from 1st April as some of the systems are not rea
Women entrepreneurs participating in a workshop to strengthen capacity to utilize ICT tools
Women entrepreneurs from around the country are currently participating in a 3 day workshop to strengthen their capacity to utilize ICT tools in support of their business
2 former Fiji citizens embark on a multi million-dollar project in Vunika, Labasa
New job opportunities are expected to be created as two former Fiji citizens have embarked on a multi million-dollar project of opening a fuel station, a pharmacy and dev
COVID resulted in the price of pork dropping from over $20 a kilo to as low as $7.50 - Cole
The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 and the closure of the tourism industry led to a huge decrease in the price of pork with prices dropping from over $20 a kilo to as low a
Fiji Pig Association says the industry is back thanks to support from Govt and banks
The President of the Fiji Pig Association Simon Cole says the pig industry is back thanks to strong support from the Government and banks as well as the high level of eff
Consumer Council says the Revised Budget is a bold consumer centric budget
The Consumer Council of Fiji has commended the government for announcing bold and optimistic incentives in the 2021-2022 Revised National Budget. Council CEO, Seema Sh
CFL announces $797,336 profit and final dividend of 4 cents per share for 2021
South Pacific’s largest commercial broadcaster, Communications Fiji Limited which is the parent company of Legend FM, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and fi
Bus operators say people can expect disruptions if Govt assistance is not provided
The Fiji Bus Operators Association is disappointed that no relief has been granted to them in the Revised Budget to help the industry remain afloat during a time when the
Digicel Fiji outlet opens along main street Labasa Town
Digicel Fiji has opened its doors to its newest refurbished retail outlet along main street Labasa today. The company says this is in line with the long-term goal of c
Bakeries have increased prices of their products, but not price-controlled items - FCCC
Following the increase in the price of wheat, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says bakeries have increased prices of their products, but not for those item
1,000 businesses and 5,300 products have been registered under the Fiji Made Brand – Koya
Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya says 1,000 businesses and 5,300 products have been registered under the Fiji Made Brand. Koya highligh
Issue of privacy is a key element in the digital space – AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the issue of privacy is a key element in the digital space. While speaking during World Consumer Rig
Police to investigate claims about drug dealing, prostitution and loitering in Nausori Town
Police have confirmed they will be investigating the claims made by Nausori businessman Zulfikar Ali about drug dealing, prostitution, loitering, drinking in public areas
Police urge businesses to be vigilant after current trends show the use of forged company cheques to obtain goods
The Fiji Police Force is urging business operators to be vigilant and conduct thorough checks before engaging in financial transactions involving forged cheques. This
Telecom refutes claims that data and privacy related to its customer information has been breached
Telecom Fiji Limited has today refuted claims that data and privacy related to its customer information has been breached. Chief Executive Officer, Charles Goundar say
Prof. Prasad has targetted us since the 2018 elections – Towler
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industry Council President Michael Towler says National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad has targetted them since the 2018 el