Buyers making false promises to cassava farmers is a challenge – Rayawa
False promises made to cassava farmers is a challenge that the Tavioka Growers Association is looking to address. Association President, Josaia Rayawa says buyers make
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Asco Motors undertakes Special Service Campaign
Asco Motors has been working with the Consumer Council of Fiji and other relevant stakeholders, in respect of Toyota models which may have certain manufacturer issues.
101 lawyers in Fiji are currently unemployed – AG
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says 101 lawyers in Fiji are currently unemployed out of the 894 valid practising lawyers. While speaking at the Fiji Law Society
AG wants more mentoring for young lawyers
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there have been discussions about increasing the period for which a person can become a sole practitioner. He says at the mom
Prices of Bounty Rum and Fiji Bitter to increase from the 18th of this month
Paradise Beverages has confirmed that the price of Bounty Rum and Fiji Bitter will increase from the 18th of this month. General Manager, Michael Spencer says despite
Fiji’s economy expected to grow by 2.6% this year – World Bank
The World Bank says Fiji’s economy is expected to grow by 2.6% this year. It says Tropical Cyclone Harold compounded the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandem
Hari Punja Group and Taula Samoa to set up Beer Factory in Fiji
Hari Punja & Sons Pte Limited, have today announced that the company will be forming a joint venture with Taula Beverages Co Ltd of Samoa to set up a new brewery in F
Regulator will not allow us to buy Digicel’s operations in Fiji – Lal
The Regional Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Fiji, Pradeep Lal says they will consider buying Digicel’s operations in Nauru and Tonga if it brings value for th
Nadi man wins $20,000 in Fuel Up with TOTAL and Coca-Cola Amatil Fiji’s joint promotion
Mohammed Aiyaz of Nadi could not contain his joy after he won the first prize of $20,000 in the Fuel Up with TOTAL and Coca-Cola Amatil Fiji’s joint promotion.
Reports that Digicel is considering selling Pacific operations
There are reports that Digicel is considering selling its Pacific operations. The Irish Times reports Digicel has retained Citigroup to advise on a possible sale of i
Labasa market vendors exempted from paying market fees for 5 weeks
Vendors at the Labasa market have been exempted from paying market fees until the 31st of next month. Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar says this decision wa
Tinai plans to start a bakery business after working in Australia
35-year-old Akesa Tinai from Tailevu says she will start a bakery business when she returns from working in Australia. Tinai is 1 of 184 Fijians selected to work in Au
Uduya Point Apartments gets cyclone proof certificate
The new Uduya Point Apartments has been issued with a Cyclone Proof Certificate from Vijay Krishnan, the director of Engineered Designs, the project civil and structural
CFL completes 19 years on the SPX reaching an all time high market share price
Communications Fiji Limited which is the parent company of Legend FM, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and fijivillage and is the South Pacific’s largest bro
Digicel Fiji launches Make-A-Wish campaign
Digicel Fiji has launched the Make-A-Wish campaign which is aimed at warming hearts of people in the community. The Make-A-Wish campaign is a bonus for Fijian people a
Union takes employer to court saying Lautoka lockdown was not an Act of God
Employees of Lautoka garment manufacturer, Danam (Fiji) Pte Limited who are members of the National Union of Workers have taken their employer to court as the union conte
Soffy Pointdexter gets inspiration from husband’s love for woodwork
A woman inspired by her husband's love for woodwork has started a business called "Dust in the Wind" where she uses left-over wood from hardware companies in Fiji to crea
17 apartments pre-sold at Uduya Point Apartments despite COVID-19
17 apartments at Uduya Point Apartments in Lami were sold before its completion this year despite the challenges faced by COVID-19. Managing Director of Blue Horizon P
Digicel opens new shop in Cumming Street
Digicel Fiji has opened its new-look store in Cumming Street, Suva with the aim to provide a world-class retail experience to customers. CEO Farid Mohammed says delive
6 primary schools involved in the decoration of the Christmas Tree at Fiji Marriott
The Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay has invited six primary schools to the resort to create sustainable and decorative Christmas Tree ornaments using local resources such a
New Peri Peri Chicken outlet opens creating employment for 18 people
18 new jobs have been created with the opening of the new $420,000 Peri Peri Chicken outlet in Karsanji Street Vatuwaqa. While opening the outlet, Minister for Economy