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Government assistance to revive Navuso farming
Government recently presented a farming digger and tractor jointly worth $456,650 to Navuso Agriculture School in a bid to assist in reviving the school’s farm. The digger was worth $357,000 and the...
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Khan off to India to draw $15m from EXIM loan
Money to upgrade and buy new mill equipment By RACHNA LAL Fiji Sugar Corporation executive chairman, Abdul Khan, left the country for India yesterday to receive part of the balance from the EXIM Bank...
View ArticleDemand high: Vodafone runs out of some 4G handsets
By RACHNA LAL Vodafone Fiji says sales of their 4G devices have gone through the roof since the launch of Vodafone’s 4G network two weeks ago. Vodafone Fiji chief marketing officer, Sanjeewa Perera,...
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Government and USP to pursue tourism growth through learning
University of the South Pacific Vice-Chancellor Professor Rajesh Chandra (left) and Permanent Secretary for Tourism Elizabeth Powell after signing the memorandum of understanding yesterday. Photo: JONA...
View ArticleDigicel gets into providing Cloud services
By SHEIK DEAN Digicel Fiji has introduced a disaster data recovery technology using Cloud Services. Digicel Fiji head of ICT services Craig Smith said Digicel has invested in Cloud-based technology...
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Equipment for Nasalia’s mini flour mill to arrive
Fiji’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Ratu Seremaia Tui Cavuilati (fourth left) with Minister for Women Dr Jiko Luveni, (fifth left) and members of the Citra Garini Women’s Training Centre in Jakarta,...
View ArticleConcern for Pacific: Banks end small money transfer
Wellington: A commentator on Pacific issues says Australia’s big four banks stopping small money transfers to the Pacific could significantly impact local economies. The banks have announced they are...
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Treasure Island re-opens and bounces back
President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau (left) cuts the ribbon which officially signified the re-opening of Treasure Island after one year of damage repairs because of Cyclone Evan. He is accompanied by the...
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Youths see value-adding in fish to become entrepreneurs
Participants of the workshop with facilitators from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia and officers of the Ministry of Youth & Sports yesterday. Photo: MINISTRY OF YOUTH & SPORTS By...
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Government receives sugarcane equipment
One of Massey Ferguson tractors and implements lined up at the Asco Motors head office in Nabua yesterday. Photo: JUSTINE MANNAN By RANOBA BAOA Government has marked yet another new step for the...
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Carptrac invests in load bank technology
Carprac trainer, Arnold Cabrera, Workshop Foreman Veta Turagabeci and Gough Cat electrician Aaron Clark carrying out a load test on Fijian Holdings Limited generator. By MARAIA VULA Carptrac, a divison...
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Dairy giant praised for leadership
A milk tanker leaves the Te Rapa Fonterra Dairy Factory. Wellington: Fitch Ratings has praised Fonterra Cooperative Group’s decision to hold the forecast payout to farmers and slashing its dividend by...
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PM chairs meeting to help tuna industry
Average tuna boat costs between $5000 to $7000 a day to operate Catches for last 5 years averaged to $2000/$3000 per day, foreign overfishing blamed Tuna processing at Fiji Fish Marketing Group...
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Plans for PM to lead two big trade missions
Seated front left: PA Lal Group of Companies general manager, Lawrence Robert, Permanent Secretary for Industry and Trade, Shaheen Ali, PA Lal Group of Companies managing director, Richard Lal and MC...
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Public trust: An asset
OPINION By DR TK JAYARAMAN (Dr Jayaraman is a Professor at the Fiji National University’s School of Economics, Banking and Finance, Nasinu Campus. His website is: www.tkjayaraman.com) DR TK JAYARAMAN...
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Equipment grant to assist for Ministry of Agriculture
Lieutenant-Colonel Inia Seruiratu (left) signs the documents as the Korean Ambassador to Fiji, Kim Seong-In, looks on at the Fisheries headquarters in Suva yesterday. Photo: JUSTINE MANNAN By MARAIA...
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RBF announces executive appointments of women
Lorraine Seeto By RACHNA LAL The Reserve Bank of Fiji has announced two new appointments effective January 1. Lorraine Seeto, the Advisor to Governors, has been appointed chief manager for the Risk...
View ArticleStock exchange halts trading of Pacific Green Industries shares
The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPSE) placed a trading halt in Pacific Green Industries (Fiji) Limited (PGI) shares before the trading session opened at 10.30am yesterday morning. The trading halt...
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Food Plaza opens for business in Lautoka
The newly-opened Ramesh Investment’s Food Plaza that opened its doors in Lautoka yesterday. Photo: WAISEA NASOKIA By WAISEA NASOKIA Business confidence in Lautoka is growing as more people are...
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Union disputes sabotage claims at Tropik Woods
Felix Anthony Faiz Khan clarifies issues raised by Anthony By RACHNA LAL The Fiji Sugar and General Workers Union has disputed sabotage claims at Tropik Wood Industries linking the union with the...
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