People line-up at outside Westpac Bank and FNPF today
People lined up outside Westpac Bank and FNPF today as they are now limiting the number of people to entering their offices and branches. People queued outside the Wes
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Fuel supply remains sufficient - Kumar
Minister for Industry and Trade, Premila Kumar confirms that fuel supply as it stands remains sufficient as companies have 2 to 3 months’ worth of product supply,
Fiji Fashion Week has been postponed till November
The Fiji Fashion Week has been postponed till November. It was supposed to be held in May but due to the COVID-19, they have moved it to November. Fiji Fashion Week
Some hotel operators may shutdown because of low number of tourist arrivals in the country
Some hotel operators may shutdown in a few weeks time for a period of 2 months because of the low number of tourist arrivals in the country caused by the COVID-19 global
Telecom, EFL and WAF looking for some initiatives to ease burden on customers
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that they are talking to Telecom, Energy Fiji Limited and Water Authority of Fiji about some i
Investigation now underway after outlet found selling drink claiming to be the arch enemy of COVID-19
There is no herbal drink that can stop COVID-19.
COVID-19: Australia closes down all non-essential services
Australia is shutting down non-essential services as coronavirus cases rise rapidly in the country. Pubs, clubs, gyms, cinemas, and places of worship will be shut from
FCCC limit sale of essential items to two per customer
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has limited the sale of essential items, like biscuits and canned goods, to two per customer to curb panic or bulk buying.
Fijians stranded in countries for which flights have been cancelled to notify Fijian embassies in those countries
Fiji Airways says Fijians stranded in countries for which flights have been cancelled with immediate effect will have to notify Fijian embassies in those countries of the
People seek assistance on travel plans from Fiji Airways
Many people lined-up at the Fiji Airways office in Suva to get clarification, change flights schedule and ask for assistance from Fiji Airways officials on their travel p
Vodafone and Digicel announce their COVID-19 Relief Packages
Vodafone and Digicel have both announced their COVID-19 Relief Packages which includes free data, SMS and calls. Vodafone Regional CEO, Pradeep Lal says all their prep
Fiji Airways suspends 95% of its international flights
Fiji Airways has suspended 95% of its international flights in response to the COVID-19 impact around the world. While making the announcement, the Minister for Economy a
Disinfecting and cleaning work has been increased in all municipal council areas - Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says disinfecting and cleaning work has been increased in all municipal council areas, especially in Lautoka. Kumar says t
FCCC to constantly monitor retailers on keeping all products available
Retailers have been asked by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to exercise their judgement based on customer and store locations to limit sales for customers
RBF reduces overnight policy rate from 0.50% to 0.25%
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board has reduced its overnight policy rate or lending rate to 0.25% from 0.50% to the commercial banks following the RBF’s assessment of
NZ govt unveils $12b coronavirus financial package to focus on wage subsidies
The New Zealand government has unveiled a $12.1 billion support package for the New Zealand economy, with almost half of the cash to be spent on a wage subsidy package fo
Premila Kumar questions businesses on how the government will pay for health facilities if taxes are reduced
Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Premila Kumar has asked businesses on how the government will pay for health facilities and civil servants if they reduce govern
Current booking levels for next 3 months showing an approximate decline of 40% - FHTA
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says with all group hotel bookings cancelled and current booking levels for the next 3 months showing an approximate decline of 40%
Business community to come together and discuss what sort of help they will require from government
The business community will come together today and discuss what sort of assistance and government intervention they will require to survive in the coming months. Mini
Consumer confidence in travel is currently really low - Tourism Fiji
Tourism Fiji says consumer confidence in travel is currently really low and for that reason, they are focused on removing this uncertainty for those considering a holiday
Business will slow down as supply chain will get affected - Ali
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host a forum in Suva next Monday to understand what the businesses are going through and how they are trying to develop cop