‘Let’s Go Local’: Nabeel’s Love for Ziplining
I always had an interest in make-up and beauty, says Zuni Nabeel, the owner of hair and make-up business Spa Celebrity. Originally from Ba, Ms Nabeel attended Ba Andhra Sangam Primary School and Ba...
View Article‘Let’s Go Local’: Why You Should Eat at InterContinental
Twenty-three years is a long time to be in an industry. That’s how long chef Indrajit Saha has spent in the global hospitality sector, serving IHG Hotels and Resorts in India, Maldives, St Lucia,...
View ArticleReddy Is New FSC Chair
Nitya Reddy is the new chairman for Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd (FSC) board of directors, following the resignation of Pradeep Lal. Mr Lal served FSC for six years. Mr Reddy is the former chief...
View ArticleFiji Airways Partners with LA Galaxy Soccer
Fiji Airways has announced a new partnership with the LA Galaxy soccer team, including renaming the team’s training complex to LA Galaxy Sports Complex Powered by Fiji Airways. Investing in American...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Tanoa Goes Extra Mile for Health
As the nation commemorates Pinktober, Tanoa Hotel Group, in its efforts to ensure employee wellbeing, partnered with Life Care Medical to organise in-house consultation for female workers. The medical...
View ArticleLion One Celebrates First Gold
Long Time No See Twenty years ago, business leader Harvie Probert (left) paved the way to Tuvatu in a mineral resource exploration exercise. This week, he joined an estimated crowd of 1000 people to...
View ArticleIs Malau Sawmill Due For A Comeback?
Businesses could soon be restored at Malau as interest heightens in the prospects of establishing a veneer pine production plant. An Australian-based businessman has indicated interest in taking over...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Outrigger, Marriot Top Favourites for Neiha Nisha
There is a huge market for plus-size Indian attire that mainstream boutiques do not cater to. Neiha Rukshaar Nisha drew from that to start her own business – a boutique that specializes in Indian...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Cakes to Celebrate RWC 2023
The Fiji Chefs Association will celebrate World Chefs Day at the Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort on Friday October 20. Association president Pranesh Gounder said the event would be an inter-hotel...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Taveuni Adventures
A constant interest in make-up and beauty, coupled with support from her parents, helped a local beauty therapist reach her dream of owning her own shop. Twenty-five-year-old Neha Natasha Prasad...
View Article$11.49m Injection For Traders
Fijian importers and exporters will have greater access to finance, under a partnership between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and HFC Bank. The move will boost trade and support...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Fruits of Hardwork for Wedding and Events Atelier Fiji Director
A solution to years of struggle for Akanisi Resina Nautu came in the form of a prophecy from her pastor. The 46-year-old, owner and director of The Wedding & Events Atelier Fiji, a business she...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: 10 Fiji Properties Nominated
The 2023 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence have released their nominations, with 10 Fiji properties featured on the list. Fifty-two awards will be handed out, recognising excellence over...
View ArticleDenarau a must-visit for families: Shah
Tourism industry workers, like spa therapist Zavin Shah, lost their jobs and livelihoods during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Shah turned that setback into an opportunity to pursue a career in hair and...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Murti Loves Nature
My passion for beauty treatments has always been there since I was a child. This was how Sarita Murti described her career as a spa therapist and hair and make-up artist. Born and raised in Sigatoka,...
View ArticleShop Pasifika Launches Pilot Programme
Newly launched e-commerce website Shop Pacifika has introduced its pilot programme to host vendors, including two Suva Flea Market sellers which support a collective of smaller entrepreneurs and...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Fiji Airways Top Rates to Entice Kiwis
Fiji Airways’ current rates are looking to entice New Zealand travellers. The airline launched a sale with return New Zealand to Nadi airfares for NZ$680 (FJ$905.35) as well as discounted tickets to...
View ArticleLumina Night Walks Coming
Tourism Fiji has announced plans to explore the introduction of a Lumina Night Walk experience. Lumina Night Walks is the brand used by Moment Factory, originally from Canada. They transform outdoor...
View ArticleBIL Sign Historic Sponsorship Deal With Ba Rugby
Ba Industries Limited (BIL) signed a major sponsorship deal with the Ba Rugby Union yesterday to secure the naming rights for the Men’s Division of the new Ba Tikina Championships for three years. The...
View ArticleABIF donates $50,000 to WOWS Kids Fiji
The Association of Banks in Fiji (ABIF) has presented a donation valued at $50,000 to children’s cancer charity WOWS Kids Fiji. ABIF said it was inspired by the work of WOWS Kids Fiji in providing...
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