Banks revoke the proposed timelines for ceasing of use of cheques
The Association of Banks in Fiji says the proposed timelines of 1st July 2024 for stopping the issuance of cheque books and 1st January 2025 for the ceasing of cheque pro
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SPBD opens 10th branch in Nausori
Going down to Suva to do payments, fill in forms and applications will be a thing of the past for members of the South Pacific Business Development Microfinance Pte (Fiji
15 undergo training to improve their businesses
15 more people now have knowledge on how to start and improve their business after undergoing a three-day training with the Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Com
60 Naduri women trained to launch their own businesses
60 women of Naduri in Cakaudrove have been empowered to start their own businesses after undergoing a weeklong women's economic empowerment training. While closing tr
84 new jobs created as Punjas launches new cream biscuits
84 new jobs have been created after the launching of Punjas’ new product the Punjas Cream Biscuits today. Punjas Group Managing Director, Rajesh Punja says the
11 jobs created after Anwell Solar Shop opens at Damodar Complex in Labasa
11 new jobs have been created as Anwell Solar Shop opened its first branch in Damodar Complex in Labasa. Manager of Anwell Solar, Ravitesh Ram says they want people to
Over $3m Morris Apartment to offer better experience to visitors to Suva
The opening of over $3 million Morris Apartments, a new luxurious, development in Suva, is expected to address the growing demand for more quality rooms within the capita
Westpac Pacific Managing Director Emma Low accorded traditional welcoming ceremony by Westpac Suva branch staff
The Westpac Bank Suva branch staff accorded a Fijian traditional welcome to the new Managing Director Westpac Pacific Emma Low as she makes her first visit to Fiji since
More than 2,500 job opportunities expected to be offered by Outsource Fiji in the next 5 years - Sagufta Janif
More than 2,500 job opportunities are expected to be offered by Outsource Fiji in the next five to eight years not only in the urban areas but also in the rural areas.
Indigenous Fijian businesses should not only survive but also thrive - Rabuka
After a lapse of 10 years, the Fiji Indigenous Business Council has returned and while opening the Fiji Indigenous Council Workshop, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka urged
SPBD marks milestone after $100m loan disbursement
The South Pacific Business Development Fiji today celebrated a huge milestone for their organisation as they marked their $100 million loan disbursement. SPBD Bavu Vou
FDB achieves milestone in environmental sustainability through PRF’s I-Recycle-Hub program
The Fiji Development Bank has achieved a significant milestone in environmental sustainability, successfully diverting a substantial 1.9 tonnes of recyclables from landfi
FHL starts leasing out space in FHL Tower
Fijian Holdings Limited has started leasing out space in the $65 million FHL Tower in Suva and is expected to open soon. Construction on the 18-storey building began i
Less than 5% businesses owned by the itaukei - Fiji Indigenous Business Council
Less than five percent of businesses are owned by indigenous businesses in Fiji with approximately 80 companies in Fiji and the Fijian Holdings Limited board has allowed
Consumer prices expected to recede in the third quarter of 2024
The current high inflation is expected to persist for most of first half of 2024 before starting to recede in the third quarter, getting down to 3.1 percent by year-end.
Bred Bank provides sponsorship of $10,000 for FIBC Workshop
The organizers of the Fiji Indigenous Business Council Workshop that will be held at the Harbour Point Convention Centre in Suvavou, Lami, at the end of this month receiv
ANZ urges customers to stay safe online during this Mother’s Day
As online scams remain a significant threat, ANZ is urging customers to remember the signs of online shopping scams in the lead-up to Mother’s Day. ANZ Regional
8 jobs created as Rasoi Curry House opens in Damodar City, Labasa
Eight people now have jobs after the opening of Rasoi Curry House at Damodar City in Labasa. Owner, Sonia Lata Chand says she has invested about $50,000 to open the ne
IPA Group Australia signs MOU with BAF
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) Group in Australia and Business Assistance Fiji (BAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide for an educatio
Telecom Fiji advances fibre optics project in Vanua Levu
Telecom Fiji Limited celebrated the expansion of fibre optic cables between Seaqaqa and Savusavu phase 2 that aims to enhance connectivity and support economic growth in
Fiji’s first ever automatic rollover car wash opens in Nadi
Fiji’s first-ever automatic rollover car wash, which is an eco-friendly and utilizes water recycling systems and biodegradable wash chemicals has been launched by