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$20,000 backing to aid better business
From left: ANZ chief executive officer Pacific and Fiji, Vishnu Mohan, Suva Chamber of Commerce & Industry president, Dr Nur Ali, Fiji Business Forum chairman, Arvin Maharaj and Suva Chamber of...
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Women ‘driving force’ behind SMEs
Source: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION Women are the driving force behind the small and micro enterprises (SME’s) sector and have been found to be more credit worthy, says the Reserve Bank of Fiji governor...
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Workshop discusses carbon emissions
By NAVNEET NARAYAN Participants at a workshop in Nadi have been told that the push to reduce carbon emissions has an increased relevance and urgency for the Pacific region. They have also been told...
View ArticlePacific civil aviation reps told to be aware of changes
By RANOBA BAOA The Pacific Directors of Civil Aviation meeting country representatives were told to keep up with the changing times and regulations with respect to unified International Civil Aviation...
View ArticleStock exchange brings back free lunch-hour seminar
Source: South Pacific Stock Exchange The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPSE) is once again organising its famous one-hour seminar conducted during lunch to be held in Suva. The seminar will be held on...
View ArticleRecalculating economic output
By DR TK JAYARAMAN (Dr Jayaraman is a Professor at the Fiji National University’s School of Economics, Banking and Finance, Nasinu Campus.) This week, Ministry of Finance endorsed the upward revision...
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FBC chief executive hails its top TV and radio ratings
FBC chief executive, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. By RACHNA LAL Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) has risen above its challenges and it is today the country’s number one broadcaster, says chief executive,...
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Date set for draft trade policy framework presentation
The Attorney-General and Minister for Industry and Trade, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum (right) with the Permanent Secretary for Industry and Trade, Shaheen Ali, during the recently-held MSG Roadshow and Trade...
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New player enters fashion industry
Dimani House of Fashion designer and founder, Riddhi Damodar (middle), and Damodar Group chief executive, Div Damodar, with Dimani House of Fashion operations manager, Tuula Aitcheson, at the company’s...
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Damodar Group confirms major tourism project in the West
A work in progress...Damodar Event Cinemas at the Damodar City Centre Complex in Raiwai, Suva. Photo: DIV DAMODAR By RACHNA LAL The Damodar Group of Companies has confirmed its venture into a major...
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Through the eyes of International Monetary Fund
Chikahisa Sumi Compiled by RACHNA LAL and RANOBA BAOA Welcome to Hard Talk, where we pose questions to both top executives and budding entrepreneurs on some of the major issues involving business. A...
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Kuruvakadua chairs Fiji Ports
Chairman: Tevita Kuruvakadua By RACHNA LAL A new chairman has been appointed for Fiji Ports Corporation Limited. Tevita Kuruvakadua was appointed last month along with other members of the board. Mr...
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Fiji Ports plans for capital expansions
The Attorney-General and Minister for Public Enterprises, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum receives a dividend cheque of $3.65 million from the newly-appointed Fiji Ports Corporation chairman, Tevita Kuruvakadua....
View ArticleWestpac gives back to the community
By RACHNA LAL A team of enthusiastic Westpac volunteers dedicated their Saturday to transform Medical Services Pacific’s (MSP) clinic on Waimanu Road in Suva. MSP is a Fijian non-government...
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New shrimp species to reduce imports reliance
A new exotic shrimp species was introduced into the country in the past week and is expected to reduce Fiji’s reliance on imported shrimp. The move, which saves $20 million in import costs, is also...
View ArticleStudy affirms: ACP trade and investment bank can close ‘immense’ financing gaps
Brussels: Financing gaps worth more than US$400 billion in ACP (African Caribbean Pacific) countries can be improved by setting up a major trade and investment bank to serve the Group’s 79 members, say...
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HFC opens microfinance opportunities for groups
A new partnership has been established between HFC and the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation. The partnership is to assist local women groups in setting up their own businesses...
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Airlines split over Pacific growth
Fiji Airways acting chief executive, Aubrey Swift. Swift argues not enough demand for another carrier in trans-Pacific route By RACHNA LAL Additional Information: TRAVEL WEEKLY and CENTRE FOR AVIATION...
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Wyndham $50 million expansion project set to open in October
By RACHNA LAL Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific is preparing to unveil its multi-million-dollar phase III refurbishment and expansion project at Wyndham Resort Denarau Island in October. The FJ$50...
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Congress aims to explore ‘world of opportunities’
By RACHNA LAL This week, accounting professionals will gather in Nadi for the annual Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Australia-Fiji branch congress. The event will be held from August 23 to 24 at the...
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