Union takes employer to court saying Lautoka lockdown was not an Act of God
Employees of Lautoka garment manufacturer, Danam (Fiji) Pte Limited who are members of the National Union of Workers have taken their employer to court as the union conte
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Soffy Pointdexter gets inspiration from husband’s love for woodwork
A woman inspired by her husband's love for woodwork has started a business called "Dust in the Wind" where she uses left-over wood from hardware companies in Fiji to crea
17 apartments pre-sold at Uduya Point Apartments despite COVID-19
17 apartments at Uduya Point Apartments in Lami were sold before its completion this year despite the challenges faced by COVID-19. Managing Director of Blue Horizon P
Digicel opens new shop in Cumming Street
Digicel Fiji has opened its new-look store in Cumming Street, Suva with the aim to provide a world-class retail experience to customers. CEO Farid Mohammed says delive
6 primary schools involved in the decoration of the Christmas Tree at Fiji Marriott
The Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay has invited six primary schools to the resort to create sustainable and decorative Christmas Tree ornaments using local resources such a
New Peri Peri Chicken outlet opens creating employment for 18 people
18 new jobs have been created with the opening of the new $420,000 Peri Peri Chicken outlet in Karsanji Street Vatuwaqa. While opening the outlet, Minister for Economy
Damodar Group of Companies secures funds for major project in Labasa
The Damodar Group of Companies says the construction of the Damodar City complex in Labasa did not take place for two months as the company was sorting out its refinancin
New World and Lyndhurst to employ more than 10,000 people through their multi-million dollar projects
Lyndhurst and New World Group of Companies will be employing more than 10,000 people through their multi-million dollar projects in Lautoka and Kalabu respectively. Ly
Mark One Apparel projecting a 7 figure profit this year
Mark One Apparel Managing Director, Mark Halabe says their exports were worth about $1 million a month before COVID-19 but this is not the case anymore. They are now p
Graduates and people from tourism sector attend Coconut Workshop
Graduates who are not employed and those who were previously employed in the hospitality and tourism sector today attended a training workshop to get more value out of co
Government to set up an institution to give loans for small businesses
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are currently working on setting up an institution that would give loans to the small and medium enterprises and has a
COVID-19 forced us to look at providing overseas medical treatment in countries like Malaysia, Thailand or Hong Kong – Fiji Care
Chairman for Fiji Care Insurance, Avinesh Raju says the COVID-19 pandemic has forced them to look at providing overseas medical treatment for clients in countries such as
Legislative changes required to assist people with home mortgages - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says some legislative changes are required to ensure that Fiji National Provident Fund members affected by COVID-19 can do their
Gaming store Battlefield Stun Shop opens in Sports City Complex
Good news for gamers as a new gaming store, Battlefield Stun Shop was opened in Sports City Complex in Suva today. While speaking at the opening, Minister for Educatio
Personal remittances to Fiji up by 7.4%
The Fijian economy is expected to contract by 19% while it was initially expected to contract by 21.7%. Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Ariff Ali highlighted thi
Ashabhai Group of Companies to invest in a multi-million dollar facility in Nadi
The Ashabhai Group of Companies will invest $23 million to construct a 70,000 square feet office space and distribution centre including a 20,000 square feet cold storage
Business owners in Labasa Town are now going into commercial farming
The President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Satish Kumar says some business owners in Labasa Town have recently bought land and are now going into comme
Businesses in Labasa have survived the economic impact of COVID-19
Businesses in Labasa Town have been able to survive the economic impact of COVID-19 as the landlords provided upto 60 percent discount on rent for three months. The Pr
More collaboration expected between Unit Trust of Fiji, Samoa National Provident Fund and Unit Trust of Samoa
The Fijian Government has today executed a Bilateral Agreement with the Government of Samoa in support of a regional collaboration between the Samoa National Provident Fu
FSC Board advertises for CEO’s position
The Fiji Sugar Corporation Board has advertised for the position of the Chief Executive Officer. Current CEO, Graham Clark says his contract period was for three years
Options being considered to deal with bird poop nuisance at Namaka Market
Several options are now being considered to stop the nesting of birds especially pigeons who have created a poop nuisance at the $5 million Namaka Market Complex in Nadi