Extreme hike in taxi fares will have a huge impact – Shandil
The Consumer Council of Fiji says the call by Taxi Associations for the extreme hike in taxi fares would not only have a huge impact on Fijians, but will also negatively
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It is sad to see 28-year-olds showing up with heart attacks – Dr Fong
28-year-olds showing up to the emergency department with heart attacks. This is the reality of non-communicable diseases in Fiji. While speaking at the National Wor
Consumer Council warns taxi drivers against refusing short runs and charging extra
The Consumer Council of Fiji is reminding taxi drivers to strictly adhere to the Public Service Vehicle code of conduct and refrain from denying services to passengers w
Influx in cases of sale of expired goods
Please be vigilant while shopping as there has been an increase in the sale of expired goods to consumers. This has been picked up Consumer Council of Fiji’
Complaints about certain schools explicitly telling parents to buy school uniforms from a specific trader - Shandil
The Consumer Council of Fiji says it is illegal for school heads and managements to engage in ‘exclusive dealings’ with businesses for the supply of students
Consumer Council calls for immediate halt on the sale of lamb flaps
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on all supermarkets, butchers and other meat retailers to stop the sale of lamb flaps which is still illegal in Fiji. Lamb flap
Many supermarkets are jabbing certain packaging for the ease of storage - Shandil
The Consumer Council of Fiji is urging people to properly check product packaging for small holes when buying items such as rice and lentils/pulses. CEO, Seema Shandil
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
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
Consumer Council calls on agents of eTransport top-up to refrain from placing a minimum top-up limit
The Consumer Council of Fiji is reminding agents offering eTransport top-up services to refrain from placing a minimum top-up limit on eTransport cards. This is after
Shipping companies are overcharging consumers by imposing exorbitant freight charges - Shandil
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received several complaints where freight charges for transporting goods via inter-island shipping services have increased all of a sudde
Consumer Council urging people to request for receipts after someone bought $800 worth of bad eggs
The Consumer Council of Fiji is urging people to request for receipts for all purchases after they received a complaint about a consumer purchasing $800 worth of eggs whi
Nadi business under spotlight for providing sub-standard products and failing to deliver items
A Nadi based hardware business has come under the spotlight for providing sub-standard products and accepting payment but failing to deliver items as ordered. The Cons
Consumer Council calls on banks to provide customers with timely and up-to-date information
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on banks to provide their customers with timely and up-to-date information regarding any changes to the respective customersâ€
Suva based pharmacy caught selling expired medication
A pharmacy in Suva has been caught selling expired over-the-counter medication. Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Officer, Seema Shandil says the consumer made
Global Finance is not a licensed deposit taker in Fiji, people ripped off thinking they would be provided immediate loans after the payment of deposits and fees
People are advised that specific caution has already been given by the Reserve Bank of Fiji that an entity presenting itself as Global Finance is not a licensed deposit t
Supermarket in Lautoka caught placing limitation on the purchase of fizzy drinks which was on specials
A prominent supermarket in Lautoka has been caught placing limitation on the purchase of fizzy drinks which was on Christmas specials. Consumer Council of Fiji Chief E
Suva trader found selling cigarette-like candy to children
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for an immediate stop to the sale of candy products mimicking the appearance of cigarette rolls. This comes after the Council f
Proposed increase for the price of sugar will impact the livelihood of consumers - Shandil
The Consumer Council of Fiji says the proposed increase in the price of sugar is significant and will impact the livelihood of consumers. CEO, Seema Shandil says the C
USP’s claim is misleading and overstretched – Consumer Council of Fiji
Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Officer Seema Shandil says University of the South Pacific’s claim of being in the top 10% of universities in the world is
Beware of scammers viber calling and messaging people that they have won $50,000
Smartphone users need to be aware of Viber calls and messages, claiming to be from Vodafone Fiji saying that the user has won a lottery. This comes after the Council r