EbayShop Online Recruitment is neither licensed nor registered with us - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji is aware of a scheme currently operating in the country known as “EbayShop Online Recruitmentâ€, which is neither licensed nor registe
Tag: Economy
Visa-free travels for Fijians into New Zealand needs to happen for better trade relationship – DPM Prof. Prasad
Visa-free travel for Fijians into New Zealand needs to happen to realise the full benefits of the trade relationship between our two countries. This was highlighted by
Fiji’s export to US valued at $482m last year - Ali
Fiji’s export to the United States were valued at $482 million last year compared to $442 million in 2020. This has been highlighted by the Permanent Secretary
Sole Limited surpasses $1 million in value of transactions and close to 13,000 members in just 10 months
Great news for the new payment service provider, Sole Limited, as they have now exceeded $1 million in value of transactions and close to 13,000 members in just 10 months
Increase of VAT to 15% for certain items and removal of bus fare subsidy
The 1st of August saw the commencement of the 2023-2024 National Budget. While certain consumers have called for understanding and acceptance of the government’
The Wages Council will be reactivated to review the minimum wage rate- Prasad
The Wages Council will be re-activated to review the minimum wage rate for the people of Fiji. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finan
There are many measures in the budget to help our people - Prof. Prasad
There are many measures in the budget which are designed to help our people, particularly those in the lower income category and are being ignored by critics who are hell
While raising VAT and certain duties will put some upward pressure on inflation, it will be balanced out by reduction in other duties – Westpac Wave
We expect year-end inflation to be around 3 percent due to the changes in VAT rates and customs measures announced in the 2023-2024 National Budget, which will put upward
Continued economic growth expected this year, and in 2024 and 2025 – Westpac Wave
Despite the fragile global economy, the Fijian economy has performed above expectations in the first half of 2023, led by a robust tourism sector, increased certainty in
Possible unexplained wealth as a result of bribery in Mr M’s capacity as an executive at a local statutory body - FIU
The Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit has provided a report to FICAC to examine the case for possible unexplained wealth as a result of bribery in Mr M’s capacity a
Possible unexplained wealth and tax evasion by Mr R conducting high value deposits totalling $2 million over the course of 4 years
A Mr R was brought to the attention of the Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit for possible unexplained wealth and tax evasion by conducting high value deposits totalling $2
FIU refers possible theft of $1.3 million from a company by two individuals and a company
The Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit has referred a matter to Police after it was brought to the Unit’s attention in 2022 that Mr A, Mr B and Company C are involve
$252 million estimated value of transactions suspected to be tainted and linked to predicate criminal offences and tax evasion in 2022 - FIU
The estimated value of transactions suspected to be tainted and linked to predicate criminal offences and tax evasion in Fiji was $252 million in 2022 according to the Fi
FIU reports matter of a politically exposed person receiving more than $1 million from entities and foreigners to FICAC
The Financial Intelligence Unit has reported a matter to FICAC to examine the case of a politically exposed person for possible unexplained wealth as a result of corrupti
Inflation is expected to rise from August onwards and register at 4.7% at the end of the year – RBF Governor
Given the recently announced tax increases in the 2023-2024 National Budget, inflation is expected to rise from August onwards and register at 4.7 percent at the end of t
Government to fully digitise the economy - Kamikamica
The Fiji Government will support the initiative of the United Nations Conference Trade and Development to fully digitise the economy. Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe
$US200 million World Bank-funded project to develop tourism potential on Vanua Levu
A new $US200 million World Bank-funded project that aims to support Fiji’s efforts to develop the tourism potential of Vanua Levu, is expected to benefit at least
Govt must target a reduction in the debt to GDP ratio to less than 70% in 10 years and work with Opposition - Fiscal Review Committee
The Fiscal Review Committee believes the government must target a reduction in the debt to GDP ratio of lower than 70 percent in 10 years’ time. In their repor
Medical professionals need to be paid more to be retained – Fiscal Review Committee
Medical professionals at all levels will need to be paid more if they are to be retained. This is a recommendation of the Fiscal Review Committee Report that states th
There is a need for National Population Policy – Naiqama
There is a need for a National Population Policy to study and observe and strengthen the youth population as its primary goal is to improve quality of life through more e
Poor and vulnerable expect govt to address cost of living crisis – Dr. Sami
USP Economy Lecturer Doctor Janesh Sami says the poor and the vulnerable in this country have at least one expectation from the government which is that this government i