ACCF pays out more than $10m in compensation to victims and families
The Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji has paid out more than $10 million in compensation to victims and families of motor vehicle, employment and school accidents
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ANZ Bank donates AUD $500,000 to help COVID-19 relief efforts in eight Pacific countries
ANZ Bank today announced it would donate AUD $500,000 to help COVID-19 relief efforts in eight Pacific countries. Red Cross Fiji will receive $200,000 to support their
FNPF to announce new operator for Grand Pacific Hotel soon
The Fiji National Provident Fund will be announcing the new operator for Grand Pacific Hotel soon. FNPF CEO Jaoji Koroi says it will not be an independent hotel but wi
Agricultural Marketing Authority has bought over 50 tonnes of fresh produce from farmers across Fiji
The Agricultural Marketing Authority has bought over 50 tonnes of fresh produce from farmers across Fiji in these very challenging and unprecedented times in the recent
Some landlords in Labasa have given up to 50% discounts to businesses - Kumar
The President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Satish Kumar confirms that some landlords in Labasa have already given discounts of up to 50% to businesses w
Prices of some root crops and vegetables have decreased after Suva lockdown was lifted
It has been noticed that prices of some root crops and vegetables have decreased after the Suva lockdown was lifted yesterday morning. This was evident today as we got
Businesses can start operations from tomorrow except gyms, cinemas, pools and nightclubs - AG
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says all businesses can start operations from tomorrow except gyms, cinemas, pools and nightclubs as announced by the Prime Minister.
EFL hoping to fully restore power to all parts of Fiji by Sunday
Enegy Fiji Limited says they are hoping to fully restore power supply to all parts of Fiji by this Sunday. EFL Chief Executive Officer, Hasmukh Patel says they have re
More freight-only passenger flights expected over next month
The drastic cuts to passenger flights because of COVID-19 have resulted in massive reductions in cargo capacity. Auckland Airport's general manager Scott Tasker says a
Markets are for fresh produce not a distribution centre - Kumar
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar says there are some market vendors that have about thirty stalls and have started to operate distribution centres, distributin
People no longer need to take bank statements to FNPF to access their funds - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum confirms a number of exceptions have been made where people no longer need to take bank statements to FNPF to access their funds.
Suva and Lautoka businesses who are not providing essential services urged to refrain from engaging in business - Ali
The President of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry Doctor Nur Bano Ali is calling on those business owners in Suva and Lautoka to refrain from engaging in busines
Businesses in some sectors now allowed to operate in Suva and Lautoka lockdown areas
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has announced that some businesses in some sectors are now allowed to operate in the lockdown areas in Suva
Education Takes Big Hit from COVID-19 - Organizations Urged to Take Student Interns
Vatis Communications Chief Executive Officer Arnold Chanel has urged Fijian organizations to remember the thousands of students who are currently unable to attend classes
Limited amount of customers allowed in Supermarkets from Nakasi to Suva
Supermarkets from Nakasi to Suva are taking necessary measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 by only allowing a limited amount of customers to go in and do their shoppin
Neighbourhood markets have been set up in strategic locations where people can do their marketing
Neighbourhood markets have been set up in strategic locations in the greater Suva area where people can do their marketing rather than crowding up in the main markets.
Bus services have been minimised today in Suva lockdown area and a review to be done on Monday
President of the Fiji Bus Operators Association, Nisar Ali Shah says bus services have been minimised today in the Suva lockdown area and a review will be done on Monday
COVID-19: US jobless claims hit 6.6 million as virus spreads
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits has hit a record high for the second week in a row as the economic toll tied to the coronavirus intensifies. The
Debra Sadranu appoints as the Chair of Special Administrators for Lautoka and Ba Municipal Councils
Debra Sadranu has been appointed by the Minister for Local Government as the Chair of Special Administrators for the Lautoka and Ba Municipal Councils. The Ministry of
Few taxi operators still servicing the Suva lockdown area - Lal
The Fiji Taxi Association has confirmed only a few taxi operators are still servicing the Suva lockdown area from today as all operators have been given the choice to dec
Westpac’s COVID-19 Customer Support
Westpac Fiji customers who have been affected by COVID-19 will be given a repayment holiday (principal and interest) up to six months on their home loans, personal loans