FEA cancels planned shutdown in West
By RANOBA BAOA Due to drastic weather conditions in the Western Division, Fiji Electricity Authority’s earlier planned power outages have been cancelled. This was confirmed through a statement quoting...
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Southern albacore tuna hits point of no return: Tuna body tells
Fishing vessels tie up like these clustering in fours or in tens at the Suva Harbour. The situation is the same in other part of the South Pacific Islands. Nuku’alofa: The ability of the domestic...
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Westpac welcomes new player, reveals more plans
The Dragon Dance being performed commemorating the Chinese New Year this year, known as the Year of the Horse with guests from the Chinese Community and Westpac staff looking on at Westpac head office...
View ArticleFijian Holdings growth up 28% in first six months
Fijian Holdings Limited yesterday announced a 28 per cent growth in consolidated revenue for the first six months ending December 31 with the group assets reaching all-time high of $495 million. In an...
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Federation gives thumbs up to minimum wage approval
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation chief executive, Nesbitt Hazelman. By MARAIA VULA The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation yesterday welcomed Government’s announcement of a $2 per hour...
View ArticleInvestment activity still on the rise
By RACHNA LAL The Reserve Bank of Fiji has indicated that investment activity will remain above 25 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) this year. Governor of the Reserve Bank, Barry Whiteside,...
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Government urges businesses to play ‘fair game’
From left: Acting Head of Secretariat of Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO), Clement Taipala, Permanent Secretary for Finance, Filimoni Waqabaca, Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority general manger...
View ArticleInstitute of Agriculture Science launched
By MARAIA VULA The Fiji Institute of Agriculture Science has been revived after 20 years. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests, Lieutenant-Colonel Inia Seruiratu, said it took positive...
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Sofitel introduces new expansion
Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa’s Luxury Family Room. By JYOTI PRATIBHA To further enhance its family appeal, the popular Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa has launched a new Luxury Family room category. The new...
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HFC’s entry into banking on March 3 (HARD TALK)
From left: HFC chief executive, Isikeli Tikoduadua, chairman, Tom Ricketts and deputy chairman, Vilash Chand, with the formal banking licence certificate handed over by the Reserve Bank of Fiji....
View ArticleOutrigger boosts its Fijian investment
Buys Geoff Shaw’s interest in two major resorts By JYOTI PRATIBHA Prominent Asia Pacific group Outrigger Hotels Hawaii has invested in full ownership of two major resorts here in a major sign of...
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Increased Indian investment anticipated
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement signed in New Delhi The Attorney-General and Minister for Industry and Trade, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum (right) with the Indian Minister for Finance, Palaniappan...
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Biogas possible in Fiji within a decade, says expert
Ken Davey. By MARAIA VULA Fiji has the capability to produce biogas within the next decade, says an expert. Ken Davey, an independent Biogas and Bioenergy consultant, made these comments during a...
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BRED Bank confirms Nadi branch by May
BRED Bank (Fiji) Limited chief executive, Satish Deb (standing third back right) with staff members. By RACHNA LAL BRED Bank (Fiji) Limited has confirmed plans to open a branch in Nadi by May. This...
View ArticleFacts on investing in Viti Bonds
AWARENESS Source: RESERVE BANK OF FIJI (This is an awareness article by the Reserve Bank of Fiji on Viti Bonds and how people can invest in it). A Viti Bond is an alternative option to other...
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Tarun Patel bids Fiji TV farewell
Tarun Patel has left Fiji Television after 22 years of service to the television company. By RACHNA LAL After 22 years of service with Fiji Television Limited, Tarun Patel bid the television company...
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Courts hands over keys to promo winners
2013 Courts Christmas Promotion grand prize winner Sailesh Pala (second left) with from left: Courts (Fiji) Limited director marketing, Anil Senewiratne, Courts chief operations officer, Hamendra...
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Businessman plans $4.5m investment
From left: ANZ corporate manager Umesh Chand, Lautoka Chamber of Commerce administrator, Salim Mohammed and businessman Abdul Rahiman Ali pour concrete during the foundation laying of Al-Minhaj...
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Business Mentoring Programme continues to gain popularity
By MARAIA VULA The Pacific Business Mentoring Programme continues to gain popularity in Fiji with positive feedback coming from participants. Another week-long workshop by facilitators Robin Putt and...
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Seeing diabetes though new eyes
OPINION By KELVIN DAVIS (Kelvin Davis is the director or Greymouse, a cloud service-provider that supplies high quality, time-bound and cost-efficient services through its own facility in Fiji.) Google...
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