FEXCO plans for new products
By MARAIA VULA FEXCO Pacific, a certified agent for Western Union Money Transfer, is expected to introduce new products to expand its brand. FEXCO Group executive chairman, Brian McCarthy, said: “In...
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By RANOBA BAOA Last night marked yet another significant chapter in Fiji’s construction industry as Roofing & Profiles (Fiji) Ltd officially launched its ‘Cyclonic Load Test’ certification for...
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Maritime decrees 2013 deferred
Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji chief executive, Neal Slacke (left) and Ministry of Works, Transport and Public Utilities Permanent Secretary, Commander Francis Kean, at a press conference at the...
View ArticleHotel 88 to open soon in Labasa
By SERUWAIA WAQASAQA People visiting the North will soon have one more option in terms of accommodation in Labasa. Around $200,000 has been invested in Hotel 88 situated in Labasa Town. Managing...
View ArticleBSP introduces new fixed deposit interest rates
Bank South Pacific (BSP) has implemented a new interest rate for its Fixed Term Deposits to offer higher returns for customers. BSP is now offering a new rate of three per cent per annum for 24 to 60...
View ArticleHARD TALK
Thriving mud crab business Compiled by MARAIA VULA Welcome to Hard Talk, where we pose questions to both top executives and budding entrepreneurs on some of the major issues involving business. You can...
View ArticleAnother rebrand accolade
By RACHNA LAL Another international accolade for Fiji Airways - this time being named among one of the world’s most effective rebrands in the ReBrand 100 Global Awards. ReBrand is the world’s leading...
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Fiji Airways rewards its cargo brokers
Fiji Airways managing director/CEO, Stefan Pichler (fourth from left) with cargo brokers with their rewards from the airline during the inaugural Fiji Airways Million Dollars awards event at the Trans...
View ArticleBoomerang Jewellers set to close in mid year
By MARAIA VULA Boomerang Jewellers Limited’s closing-down sale is not a gimmick. Managing director Jayanti Lal said: “Because I’m selling everything and closing down my shop. “We have received a few...
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Hot Bread invests in two more outlets, welcomes competition
Hot Bread Kitchen Franchising (Fiji) Limited company chairperson Dr Mere Samisoni (left). By MARAIA VULA Hot Bread Kitchen has invested $300,000 into two new shops. Company chairperson Mere Samisoni...
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Boosting street lighting standards
Prime Fiji workers fixing street lights around Suva city. PHOTO :RONALD KUMAR Australian company maps plan to equip local staff By MARAIA VULA Prime (Fiji) Limited is now working to improve street and...
View ArticleDeluxe Footwear strives ahead with new Nakasi branch
By MARAIA VULA Deluxe Footwear Fashions Limited has expanded to Nakasi. An investment of close to $100,000 was made to open its new outlet late last year. Company managing director, Dharmendra Parmar,...
View ArticleDeparture tax rise not worrying travellers, says Fiji Airways
Auckland – Fiji Airways says the rise in departure tax from its home base is not putting off travellers as the airline embarks on an ambitious five-year plan to increase revenue. Departure tax went up...
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Shaw Wallace Ceylon Limited
Sri Lankans restructure to strengthen manufacturing, product portfolio Shaw Wallace Ceylon Limited products being showcased. Colombo: Renuka Shaw Wallace PLC announced in a Stock Exchange filing on...
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End of an era
By KELVIN DAVIS (Kelvin Davis is the director of Greymouse, a cloud service-provider that supplies high quality, time-bound and cost-efficient services through its own facility in Fiji.) The writer...
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Nanuku resort soft opening in Fijian style
Nanuku Resort & Spa, Fiji, Ocean View Residence Villas .. and resort facilitiesBy MARAIA VULA A new luxury resort near Pacific Harbour quietly held a soft opening on the weekend, bringing an...
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Couple share Samsung gadgets
Vodafone chief marketing officer Sanjeewa Perera winning coiuple and their child. Photo: VODAFONE FIJI A couple was all smiles after they were announced the winners of Vodafone’s Valentines text to win...
View ArticleVatukoula Gold Mines awaits new cash
Vatukoula Gold Mines said Zhongrun International Mining is awaiting approval to provide the second $20m tranche of a $40m funding agreement. This is relating to the Vatukoula Gold Mine. Zhongrun is...
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Qantas: Australia looks to change ownership rule
Qantas has struggled amid growing competition in both its international and domestic markets Sydney: The Australian government has said it will look to repeal rules that restrict foreign investment in...
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Symposium focuses on strengthening iTaukei decision making
Joe Taoi. By MARAIA VULA The Fiji Indigenous Business Council symposium will be focusing on strengthening iTaukei entrepreneur’s decision-making. The symposium, in partnership with Fijian Holdings...
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