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
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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
BSP improves 12.5% on policyholder and will announce bonus declaration in few weeks time
BSP Life Managing Director Michael Nacola says they made an improvement of 12.5% on policyholder profits and will be announcing the bonus declaration for their 100,000 po
Pharmacies throughout Fiji already facing shortages in hand sanitizers and face masks
Pharmacies throughout the country are already facing shortages in hand sanitizers and face masks as COVID-19 continues to affect countries around the world. Many of th
Companies assure that supply of toilet paper will not get affected
Some companies that are involved in manufacturing or distributing toilet paper in the country have assured people not to panic and that the supply of toilet paper will no
Kumar to meet with industry reps and discuss solutions if the economy takes a hit due to COVID-19
Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Premila Kumar says she will be talking to different industry groups this week and have discussions about what government can do f
BSP reduces cost for EFTPOS transactions from standard 40 cents to 1% of the transaction amount for traders
Bank of South Pacific has announced that merchants for every EFPTOS Transaction will pay 1% of the transaction amount instead of the standard 40 cents per transaction.Cou
Next 3-4 months may see some smaller businesses suffering due to supplies getting affected from China - Dr Nur Bano Ali
The President of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Doctor Nur Bano Ali says the next 3 to 4 months may see some smaller business suffering quite seriously due to
Couple helps their family and the disadvantaged through their kava and honey business
A couple’s passion and desire to help their family and the disadvantaged has motivated them to start their own kava and honey business. Owner of Jekia Kava, Eli
Naomi Vuibureta appointed as Fiji Airways Chief Financial Officer
Fiji Airways has announced the appointment of Naomi Vuibureta as Chief Financial Officer. This makes Vuibureta the first Fijian woman to be appointed to the prominent
Fiji must prepare itself for the worst time ahead of us - Premila Kumar
Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Premila Kumar says the concern is growing over the economic damage caused by the Coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak globally and F