Retailers note growth in trade
By RANOBA BAOA Fiji Retailers Association says retailers have witnessed on average a definite increase in trade patterns throughout the year – the growth being slow yet steady. Association president,...
View ArticleQuiet Christmas for hotels in Labasa as busy time over
By LOSIRENE CHAND While hotels in Labasa had been fully-booked this month, the Labasa Chamber of Commerce said people have started checking out before Christmas. Chamber vice president, Paul Jaduram,...
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Court alert on criticising the boss on Facebook
Wellington: Slagging off your boss on Facebook might not be the best career move, with a judge warning there is no such thing as a private conversation on the social network. The advice comes after an...
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Warwick invests millions in upgrade
By JYOTI PRATIBHA The Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa is undergoing multi-million dollar refurbishment and renovation. The newly-appointed general manager Dean Swaagman revealed plans for the resort during...
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Beachfront backpacker property for sale
By RACHNA LAL Nadi Bay Beach Estate, a beachfront backpacker resort in Wailoaloa, Nadi, is on the market for sale for $3.6 million. Real estate agents, Bayleys Fiji, said the resort has a total of 28...
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Beachfront backpacker property for sale
The Nadi Bay Beach Estate is up for sale for $3.6 million. Photo: BAYLEYS FIJI By RACHNA LAL Nadi Bay Beach Estate, a beachfront backpacker resort in Wailoaloa, Nadi, is on the market for sale for $3.6...
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Boeing 787-9 headed to Auckland, Australia next month
Boeing’s 787-9 Dreamliner is a stretched version of 787-8 model which Jetstar is now flying. The 787-9 carries more passengers and can fly over longer distances than its sibling. Auckland: Boeing’s...
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JV partners sought for beachfront resort development
1. Main entry 2. Car park (44 cars) 3. Porte chochere 4. Reception Lobby 5. Convention and support centre 6. Beachfront Restaurant and bar 7. Swimming pool and sun deck 8. Spa 9. Garden View Villas...
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Three-year licence for business owners
Source: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION Beginning in 2014, Fijian businesses will be able to acquire their licences for up to three years at a time, cutting back on red tape and improving productivity. The...
View ArticleRental freeze extended, commission to register rented properties
By RANOBA BAOA Next year, the Fiji Commerce Commission is anticipating to register all properties rented out for residential purposes. This follows approval having been given by the Attorney-General...
View ArticleMetromix to invests in two new mix trucks
By MARAIA VULA Metromix Concrete Fiji, a division of MY Group Limited, has invested approximately $500,000 into two new 15 cubic metre ready mix trucks. Company general manager Azad Ali said it was no...
View ArticleCommission reduces bandwidth data prices
By RACHNA LAL The Fiji Commerce Commission has announced reduction in wholesale bandwidth data price charges by 15 per cent from the previous price announcement in July 2011. Commission chairman, Dr...
View ArticleThe Savusavu Ups and airport plan: downs (HARD TALK)
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 business. The upgrade of the Savusavu airport...
View ArticleImproved business conditions for VB Holdings
By RACHNA LAL VB Holdings Limited, a fleet and property management company, has noted an improvement in business conditions. The South Pacific Stock Exchange-listed company attributed this to...
View ArticleGovernment cuts red tape for Fijian businesses
Beginning next year, Fijian businesses will be able to acquire their licenses for up to three years at a time, cutting back on red tape and improving productivity. This will mean Fijian business owners...
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Landowning community stands by Starwood employees
By JYOTI PRATIBHA The walkout by some 300 workers of Starwood Fiji had been declared illegal by the Ministry of Labour. But Denarau Island’s Landowning Community is adamant that workers were not wrong...
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Developer assures of casino project commitment
No signs of progress at site By RACHNA LAL Fiji’s first Casino was supposed to have been completed and operational by October 2013. But there have been constant delays and the project has not even...
View ArticleNo comprehensive insurance policy for Pacific Green
By RANOBA BAOA Pacific Green Industries (Fiji) Limited has confirmed that it has been unable to secure a comprehensive insurance policy for this year. Omitted from their previous insurance policy is...
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Koroivuki departs FINTEL after 34 years of service
FINTEL chief executive, Iowane Koroivuki, has decided to leave the company after 34 years of service. Amalgamated Telecom Holdings has announced that Iowane Koroivuki, chief executive of FINTEL, has...
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Chand invests $40k into automotive business
By MARAIA VULA Umesh Chand, 49, after working in the automotive industry for over 30 years, has invested $40,000 to set up his own business. MyDayz Auto Spares and Accessories, located at 77 Ratu Mara...
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