COVID-19: Australia closes down all non-essential services
Australia is shutting down non-essential services as coronavirus cases rise rapidly in the country. Pubs, clubs, gyms, cinemas, and places of worship will be shut from
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FCCC limit sale of essential items to two per customer
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has limited the sale of essential items, like biscuits and canned goods, to two per customer to curb panic or bulk buying.
Fijians stranded in countries for which flights have been cancelled to notify Fijian embassies in those countries
Fiji Airways says Fijians stranded in countries for which flights have been cancelled with immediate effect will have to notify Fijian embassies in those countries of the
People seek assistance on travel plans from Fiji Airways
Many people lined-up at the Fiji Airways office in Suva to get clarification, change flights schedule and ask for assistance from Fiji Airways officials on their travel p
Vodafone and Digicel announce their COVID-19 Relief Packages
Vodafone and Digicel have both announced their COVID-19 Relief Packages which includes free data, SMS and calls. Vodafone Regional CEO, Pradeep Lal says all their prep
Fiji Airways suspends 95% of its international flights
Fiji Airways has suspended 95% of its international flights in response to the COVID-19 impact around the world. While making the announcement, the Minister for Economy a
Disinfecting and cleaning work has been increased in all municipal council areas - Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says disinfecting and cleaning work has been increased in all municipal council areas, especially in Lautoka. Kumar says t
FCCC to constantly monitor retailers on keeping all products available
Retailers have been asked by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to exercise their judgement based on customer and store locations to limit sales for customers
RBF reduces overnight policy rate from 0.50% to 0.25%
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board has reduced its overnight policy rate or lending rate to 0.25% from 0.50% to the commercial banks following the RBF’s assessment of
NZ govt unveils $12b coronavirus financial package to focus on wage subsidies
The New Zealand government has unveiled a $12.1 billion support package for the New Zealand economy, with almost half of the cash to be spent on a wage subsidy package fo
Premila Kumar questions businesses on how the government will pay for health facilities if taxes are reduced
Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Premila Kumar has asked businesses on how the government will pay for health facilities and civil servants if they reduce govern
Current booking levels for next 3 months showing an approximate decline of 40% - FHTA
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says with all group hotel bookings cancelled and current booking levels for the next 3 months showing an approximate decline of 40%
Business community to come together and discuss what sort of help they will require from government
The business community will come together today and discuss what sort of assistance and government intervention they will require to survive in the coming months. Mini
Consumer confidence in travel is currently really low - Tourism Fiji
Tourism Fiji says consumer confidence in travel is currently really low and for that reason, they are focused on removing this uncertainty for those considering a holiday
Business will slow down as supply chain will get affected - Ali
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host a forum in Suva next Monday to understand what the businesses are going through and how they are trying to develop cop
FCCC warns traders not to increase prices of certain items during COVID-19 global outbreak
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has heard that certain businesses locally are starting to overcharge the public on goods and services and is taking advanta
COVID-19 Budget: AG says key expenditures must be made to ensure protection of Fijian way of life
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says we cannot risk waiting until the close of the financial year to re-evaluate our spending priorities and
Government meets the Industry Associations to discuss impact of COVID-19
The Ministry for Industry, Trade and Tourism organised a private sector consultation to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 on the Fijian businesses and the economy and th
Farmers who have a source of income are not covered under the Social Pension Scheme, however criteria is being looked at - Fatiaki
The Director for Social Welfare, Rupeni Fatiaki says those farmers who have a source of income are not covered under the Social Pension Scheme however they are now re-loo
Rosemarie Botong appointed as PNG FM’s new General Manager
PNG FM Ltd which is Communications Fiji Limited 100% subsidiary operating PNG’s top radio stations Nau FM, YUMI FM and Legend FM has announced the appointment of R
Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards gala dinner called off as a show of solidarity for tourism industry
The Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards gala dinner which was scheduled to be held this Saturday at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa has been called off. This follows an