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FRCA must continue to fulfil its role
With the ongoing global and economic challenges, it is critical that the Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority continues to fulfill its roles and responsibilities for the benefit of the economy, FRCA...
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FRCA will focus on compliance
The 2013 revenue target of $1.852billion will be a challenge for the Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority. However, while announcing the release of the Authority’s 2012 Annual Report today, Chief...
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Stock exchange encourages investors to consider share investments
By RANOBA BAOA The South Pacific Stock Exchange is hoping to link up more potential investors with the licensed stockbrokers and investment advisers through its lunch-hour seminars. The stock exchange...
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Falling Indian Rupee
OPINION By DR TK JAYARAMAN (Dr Jayaraman is a Professor at the Fiji National University’s School of Economics, Banking and Finance, Nasinu Campus.) Most of the floating currencies of the world are...
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Dairy industry reforms progress talks held
By RACHNA LAL In a bid to discuss diary industry reform progress, the Permanent Secretary for Industry and Trade, Shaheen Ali, this week met the chief executive of Fiji Dairy Limited, Vishwa Sharma. Mr...
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Accountants here need to make the most of opportunities
By JYOTI PRATIBHA Opportunities are always present- in good and bad times but it is up to individuals to make the most of it. These were the remarks by CPA Australia Fiji branch president, Ravendran...
View ArticleMarket capitalisation falls
Source: SPSE In aggregate, 6551 shares exchanged hands in 13 transactions accumulating $21,457 in consideration on the South Pacific Stock Exchange e-trading platform this week. The securities...
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Digicel’s major client renews contract
By RANOBA BAOA Paradise Beverages (Fiji) Limited has once again signed a contract with Digicel Fiji to be the provider of its telecommunication services. The contract will be for three years and was...
View ArticleParadise Beverages noted performing ahead of CCA’s plan
By RACHNA LAL Coca-Cola Amatil has indicated that it’s Fijian alcoholic beverage business, Paradise Beverages (previously known as Foster’s Group Pacific), is performing ahead of plan. The soft drink...
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Hard Talk with Barry Robinson
Wyndham’s confidence in Fiji growing Compiled by RACHNA LAL Welcome to Hard Talk, where we pose questions to both top executives and budding entrepreneurs on some of the major issues involving...
View ArticleATH notes more interest for FINTEL services
By RACHNA LAL and RANOBA BAOA The Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH) Group has revealed there are a number of other countries “keenly interested” to secure goods and international telecommunication...
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Suilven sets sail next Friday
By RACHNA LAL and RANOBA BAOA After being out of service for almost two years, Venue Shipping’s MV Suilven will start providing services from next week Friday. Venue Shipping owner, Ben Naidu,...
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Chamber applauds sugar revival work
By SHEIK DEAN The Lautoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have applauded the move from the Bainimarama Government and Fiji Sugar Corporation in reviving the industry. Chamber administrator...
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HART home women get business training sessions
Elevating the economic status of marginalised women through equipping them with income generating skills is one of the key programs administered by the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty...
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Major tourism and civic leaders to help boost Nadi as a town
By JYOTI PRATIBHA Leading tourism and civic operators are looking at short-term and long-term plans to boost the tourist town of Nadi. This after their meeting with Attorney-General and Minister for...
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Fiji Pine repays $2.4m loan
Source: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION In a clear sign of the remarkable turnaround in the fortunes of Fiji Pine, the state-owned enterprise has paid off a loan it recently secured from Government to clear a...
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Ministry sets 2013 Budget timeline
Source: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION The 2014 Budget Strategy will prioritise its policies on reducing fiscal deficits, maintain capital budget at 32 per cent of Gross Domestic Product and improve revenue...
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Tree-planting signifies ties FSC and Tate & Lyle
Right: Tate & Lyle Sugars Limited Internationa Relations Officer, Simon Gibbons unveils a plaque to signify the tie between the two companies. Photo: RAEVENN BREEN By RAEVENN BREEN The Fiji Sugar...
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Tough decisions to make for long the run: Fong
Amalgamated Telecom Holdings chairman, Ajith Kodagoda (third right) and general manager, Ivan Fong (third left) and the rest the holdings directors at Holiday Inn yesterday. Photo: MARAIA VULA By...
View ArticleForeign snails found on container ship
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) officers have found foreign snails on a container that arrived on our shores on Sunday. Officers stationed at the Queens Wharf in Suva discovered two large snails...
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