Fiji Fish rejects shark fin allegations
By RACHNA LAL Additional Information: ABC One of our biggest fishing companies, Fiji Fish Marketing, has rejected claims by conservationists that Fiji is becoming a hub for shark finning in the Pacific...
View ArticleAsco Motors ups bus association funding
By RANOBA BAOA The Fiji Bus Operators Association has received an increase in sponsorship as a result of continuous good business relationship with Asco Motors. The sponsorship of $5000 will go towards...
View ArticleBusiness awards evaluators start with training
By RANOBA BAOA Over the next three days, Fiji Business Excellence Awards evaluators will undergo vigorous training which will enable them to critically assess applicantion for this year’s awards. The...
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Labasa Mill ready by June, says Khan
The Labasa Sugar Mill is expected to be ready for cane crushing by mid-June. Photo: LOSIRENE CHAND By LOSIRENE CHAND The Labasa Sugar Mill will be ready for the mid-June start of the cane processing...
View ArticleFour Fijian resorts make the cut
By JYOTI PRATIBHA Four Fijian resorts have been highly-rated by travel website – HotelsCombined’s Stellar Stay 2013 list. HotelsCombined, which calls itself the world’s leading hotel discovery and...
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Vatukoula takes $12.6m investment
Underground in the Vatukoula Gold Mine near Tavua. Photo: The Advertiser By RACHNA LAL Additional Information: PROACTIVE INVESTORS Vatukoula Gold Mines will receive £4.5 million (FJ$12.6 million) from...
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Resort staff receive redundancy packages
An aerial shot of Treasure Island Resort before the devastating Cyclone Evan scored a near direct hit. The resort sustained substantial damages causing the resort to close and as a result lay off...
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Musket Cove get thumbs up from Trip Advisor
Musket Cove Island Resort and Marina on Malolo Lailai in the Mamanucas. Photo: BEAUTIFUL PACIFIC By JYOTI PRATIBHA Musket Cove Island Resort and Marina on Malolo Lailai Island has received the...
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FijiCare adopts transparent and efficient IT system
From left: E-Meditek Technologies Pvt. Ltd. chief executive, Kapil Chadha, Indian High Commissioner to Fiji, Vinod Kumar and Fiji Care Insurance Limited non-executive chairman, Philipp Thomas. Photo:...
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Fourth cane payment huge achievement, says Chetty
Sugar Cane fields in the Western division as the crushing season approaches....Fourth cane payment issued yesterday is seen as a milestone achievement, says Sugar Cane Growers Council (Left inset...
View ArticleDeep sea mining explorations on horizon here
Deep sea test drilling in Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for Seafloor Massive Sulphides (SMS) is likely to begin in the next few years to see the level of minerals in Fiji’s waters. Mineral...
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Making money from honey
Efforts to boost our beekeeping A beekeeper tending to one of the beehives...Understanding the workings of bees is essential as a beekeeper. Photo: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE By RACHNA LAL Fiji...
View ArticleAchieving economic growth with Green GDP
By RANOBA BAOA Developing a framework to look into green gross domestic product (GDP) will be a step to increase economic growth whilst considering biodiversity and ecosystem value. This was the...
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Una leaves behind 30-years of passion for tourism, rugby
Una Murray, who won the hearts of many with her endearing personality and love for others, died on Wednesday after a short illness in Sigatoka. By RACHNA LAL Una Murray, public relations manager at the...
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New owners of Pacific Island Air reveal plans
Helicopters Fiji staff. From left: Cameron Craig, helicopter engineer, John Ambler, general manager Pacific Island Air and Tim Gibson, operations manager and pilot. They are pictured with the twin...
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PM: Talks to unlock cane game changer
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama (middle) with delegates during the International Workshop on Nobilisation of Erianthus at Novotel Nadi Hotel at Namaka yesterday. Photo: WAISEA NASOKIA By...
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Growing gap between the rich and poor
(Dr Jayaraman is a Professor at the Fiji National University’s School of Economics, Banking and Finance, Nasinu Campus.) By DR TK JAYARAMAN The Report on the growing divide between rich and poor by a...
View ArticleCane growers undergo child labour training
By SITERI TALEITAKI As we approach the cane harvesting season, a warning bell has been rung in the North as far as child labour is concerned. The Ministry of Labour conducted a workshop at the Fiji...
View ArticleVatukoula Gold Mines appoints new chair
By RACHNA LAL Vatukoula Gold Mine has announced that Colin Orr-Ewing has tendered his resignation as chairman and will be stepping down from the board immediate effect. The board has appointed Yingbin...
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Accountants institute, FHL pep talk students
Students of Adi Cakobau School listen to presenatation by the Fiji Institute of Accountants and Fijian Holdings on the advanatges of having accounting as a profession. Photo: PAULINI RATULAILAI. By...
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