The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has assisted 51 businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 crisis who were seeking assistance in extending business repayments, commercial rent, residential rent, the supply of goods in the shop, termination of base contract and drafting letters for Fiji National Provident Fund processing.
Out of the 51 cases, 44 have been resolved , 7 are still in progress while 4 cases have been referred to the relevant authorities.
FCCC CEO, Joel Abraham says they understand this year has been difficult for many small businesses, with a number of recent events leading to economic and personal challenges.
FCCC CEO, Joel Abraham
Abraham says their special response team were able to assist 29 commercial tenants with the reduction of rent payments around the major divisions in Fiji.
He also highlighted that an owner of two taxi bases was given an eviction notice after his contract expired but he had 15 taxis that were providing services for 300 Fijians.
Abraham adds FCCC was approached for assistance and they conducted mediation between the owner and the relevant authority and came to a conclusion of extending the contract until 31 December 2020.
