SPBD gives loan worth $16M to established and new businesswomen this year
Micro-financing organisation, South Pacific Business Development has given about $69 million worth of loans to women who want to start or expand their businesses in the p
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Vodafone M-PAiSA international money transfer has grown to $10.5M this month- Prasad
Vodafone Fiji Limited CEO Ronald Prasad says the Vodafone M-PAiSA through international money transfer has grown from $2 million in pre-COVID-19 period per month to $10.5
Around 70% of our customers can pay their loans now - Minam
ANZ Fiji Country Head, Saud Minam says around 70% of their customers who were under their COVID-19 packages have indicated that they are now in a position to pay their lo
No lay offs despite 40% decrease in sales- Asco CEO
Asco Motors CEO Craig Sims says they have not laid off any of their staff despite a 40 percent drop in sales due to COVID-19. Sims says they employ around 325 staff an
Asco Motors launch new Toyota Facelift Hilux
Asco Motors have launched their new Toyota Facelift Hilux. The vehicle is available in 2.4 and 2.8 litre models and the prices range between $72,900 to $106,900. CE
Entry of Digicel came about as govt in 2007 had a philosophy of liberalizing the economy- AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the entry of Digicel into the Fijian economy came about because government in 2007 had a philosophy of liberalizing the econ
Mobil Oil Fiji provides $40,000 sponsorship to Fiji FA
For the first time ever, a fuel company, Mobil Oil Fiji has come on board and provided $40,000 sponsorship to the Fiji Football Association. Association’s Presi
SCC buys two customised compactor trucks worth $600,000
The Suva City Council has bought two customised compactor trucks worth $600,000 that will help in garbage collection in the Capital City. Suva City Council Special Adm
We have less revenue and more demands - Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says they are faced with a two-edge sword where they have less revenue and more demand for funding. Kumar highlighted this
Cane farmers want Clark to be removed - Chaudhry
National Farmers Union General Secretary, Mahendra Chaudhry says angry cane farmers are demanding the removal of the FSC CEO, Graham Clark and senior management following
US holds discussions to assist Fiji kava industry
United States Ambassador to Fiji, Joseph Cella today held discussions with key figures in Fiji’s kava industry, including growers, processors, and government offic
HFC Bank now provides loan deferment to 25% of its customers compared to 50% in March
HFC Bank CEO, Rakesh Ram says the bank has now extended repayment deferments to 25% of their customers from the initial 50% in March. He says 53% of these customers ar
Telecom Fiji announces 1200GB anytime data plan
Telecom Fiji has announced that its customers can now experience the best and fastest internet with up to 1200 Gigabytes of anytime data, alongside a new series of data p
Asco Motors partners Unit Trust of Fiji for the Employee Investment Scheme
Asco Motors Fiji has today become Unit Trust of Fiji’s 45th partner for the Employee Investment Scheme which will provide a platform for over 300 employees of Asco
Now is the time to invest in construction - Construction Industry Council
Construction Industry Council President Gordon Jenkins says now is the best time to construct because prices of material and labour costs are down and people should take
Suva on Sale to be held from the 5th to the 10th of October
The Suva City Council has announced that they will be having the Suva on Sale from the 5th to the 10th of next month. SCC Chairman Isikeli Tikoduadua says they are aim
Huge crowd shows up for Value City first public opening at Regal Building Suva
A huge crowd showed up for the first public opening of the new Value City outlet at the Regal Building in Suva today. They started gathering outside the new outlet bef
Online food service, Cyber Food to expand its business into groceries and confectionery items
Online food service business, Cyber Food says they will be expanding their business service to the selling of groceries and confectionery items. While speaking at thei
Value City open their biggest outlet in Fiji
Value City Regal Store has officially opened today in Suva with a total investment of $400,000. Managing Director for Value City, Vera Chute says this will be their s
At least another 18 months needed to complete WG Friendship Plaza- Engineered Designs
At least another 18 months is needed to complete the construction of the WG Friendship Plaza on McGregor Road. This has been confirmed by Engineered Designs Director V
Uduya Point Apartments in Lami nearing completion
Uduya Point Apartments in Lami is two weeks away from completion. Investment Fiji’s Facilitation Division provided business facilitation and aftercare assistanc