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
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A number of cowboy contractors are giving the construction industry a bad name – MBA
President of Master Builders Association, Vijay Raghwan says there are a number of what can be called cowboy contractors that are giving the construction industry a bad n
Subrails opens 14th branch in Nausori creating 12 new jobs
Subrails Furniture Centre Limited opened its 14th outlet in Gulab Nabi Street in Nausori today. Managing Director, Shiva Gounder says like everyone else, the company t
New appointments for BSP Life
BSP Life has made two new appointments in senior management positions that includes the appointment of George Kotobalavu as the Head of Distribution and Shaun Corrie as H
Div Damodar launches new online retail/ supermarket business
Businessman, Div Damodar has launched a new online retail/supermarket business which is expected to start next week. Damodar says over the past 6 months, he has been r
Mobil Oil unveils largest premium fuel tank in Fiji
Mobil Oil (Fiji) unveiled its largest premium unleaded petrol tank at the Suva terminal that will support the company's supply of premium fuel to meet the growing demand.
SPBD gives loan worth $16M to established and new businesswomen this year
Micro-financing organisation, South Pacific Business Development has given about $69 million worth of loans to women who want to start or expand their businesses in the p
Vodafone M-PAiSA international money transfer has grown to $10.5M this month- Prasad
Vodafone Fiji Limited CEO Ronald Prasad says the Vodafone M-PAiSA through international money transfer has grown from $2 million in pre-COVID-19 period per month to $10.5
Around 70% of our customers can pay their loans now - Minam
ANZ Fiji Country Head, Saud Minam says around 70% of their customers who were under their COVID-19 packages have indicated that they are now in a position to pay their lo
No lay offs despite 40% decrease in sales- Asco CEO
Asco Motors CEO Craig Sims says they have not laid off any of their staff despite a 40 percent drop in sales due to COVID-19. Sims says they employ around 325 staff an
Asco Motors launch new Toyota Facelift Hilux
Asco Motors have launched their new Toyota Facelift Hilux. The vehicle is available in 2.4 and 2.8 litre models and the prices range between $72,900 to $106,900. CE
Entry of Digicel came about as govt in 2007 had a philosophy of liberalizing the economy- AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the entry of Digicel into the Fijian economy came about because government in 2007 had a philosophy of liberalizing the econ
Mobil Oil Fiji provides $40,000 sponsorship to Fiji FA
For the first time ever, a fuel company, Mobil Oil Fiji has come on board and provided $40,000 sponsorship to the Fiji Football Association. Association’s Presi
SCC buys two customised compactor trucks worth $600,000
The Suva City Council has bought two customised compactor trucks worth $600,000 that will help in garbage collection in the Capital City. Suva City Council Special Adm
We have less revenue and more demands - Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says they are faced with a two-edge sword where they have less revenue and more demand for funding. Kumar highlighted this
Cane farmers want Clark to be removed - Chaudhry
National Farmers Union General Secretary, Mahendra Chaudhry says angry cane farmers are demanding the removal of the FSC CEO, Graham Clark and senior management following
US holds discussions to assist Fiji kava industry
United States Ambassador to Fiji, Joseph Cella today held discussions with key figures in Fiji’s kava industry, including growers, processors, and government offic
HFC Bank now provides loan deferment to 25% of its customers compared to 50% in March
HFC Bank CEO, Rakesh Ram says the bank has now extended repayment deferments to 25% of their customers from the initial 50% in March. He says 53% of these customers ar
Telecom Fiji announces 1200GB anytime data plan
Telecom Fiji has announced that its customers can now experience the best and fastest internet with up to 1200 Gigabytes of anytime data, alongside a new series of data p
Asco Motors partners Unit Trust of Fiji for the Employee Investment Scheme
Asco Motors Fiji has today become Unit Trust of Fiji’s 45th partner for the Employee Investment Scheme which will provide a platform for over 300 employees of Asco
Now is the time to invest in construction - Construction Industry Council
Construction Industry Council President Gordon Jenkins says now is the best time to construct because prices of material and labour costs are down and people should take