Casino developer gives updates
Casino construction finally gets underway, says larry claunch One Hundred Sands Limited chairman Larry Claunch (left) with Riyaz Ali, director of civic contractors AATS Investments at the site of the...
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Workshop starts designed to address key challenges Pacific exporters face and respond to their capacity constraints Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat secretary general, Tuiloma Neroni Slade (left),...
View Article$119k Dividend from Unit Trust
The Attorney-General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum (right) receives dividend cheque from Unit Trust of Fiji chairperson, Shaenaz Voss, yesterday. Photo: Rachna LalRACHNA LAL SUVA Unit Trust of Fiji yesterday...
View ArticleMonetary policy stance aids growth
RESERVE BANK OF FIJI SUVA The Reserve Bank of Fiji says the accommodative monetary policy stance adopted by the central bank since 2010 has supported economic growth. Governor of the Reserve Bank,...
View ArticleFNPF secures the iconic Marriott hotels brand
Major milestone reached as Fiji Marriott Resort at Momi Bay set to open in 2016 Fiji National Provident Fund chairman, Ajith Kodagoda (second right), and chief executive, Aisake Taito (second left),...
View Articleregional event Trade Pasifika begins buyers, sellers gather in suva for one...
RANOBA BAOA Suva Pacific Island Countries must collaborate and market its various unique products and services with ‘quality and consistency in all facets’. This was the key and strong message by the...
View ArticleShowcasing event Trade and investment opportunities
The Trade Mission of the Republic of China (Taiwan) hopes to not only benefit from its participation in the 2014 Trade Pasifika in terms of trade, but also investment opportunities RACHNA LAL SUVA...
View ArticleSAFETY Aviation Authority: Loss of Control Top Three Causes of Accidents CAAF...
RACHNA LAL SUVA The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji says the hard landing by the Fiji Airways Airbus A330 in Sydney is commonly known in the global aviation community as Loss of Control. Authority...
View ArticleTrade relations Council welcomes sanction removal
RACHNA LAL suva The Fiji Australia Business Council (FABC) has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to remove travel sanctions on Fiji. Council president Kalpesh Solanki welcomed this news....
View ArticlePositive outlook ADB latest report: positive vibes for fiji’s economic growth
RACHNA LAL SUVA The Asian Development Bank has projected Fiji’s growth to moderate to around 2.8 per cent this year and accelerate to three per cent next year. The bank further indicated that Fiji’s...
View ArticleFHL makes $3m payout
More than 1300 Fijian Holdings Limited shareholders are expected to receive their dividends on April 30. South pacific stock exchange SUVA Fijian Holdings Limited yesterday announced an interim...
View ArticleNew Contracts
China Railway First, Pacific Marine & Civil Solutions and RFMF Engineering Division have been given contracts and approvals in projects FIJI ROADS AUTHORITY SUVA Approval has been granted to award...
View Articlefinance $39.9m profit
MINFO NEWS SUVA How it came When divided, $31.9 million was profit for financial year ending December and $8 million represents one fifth of the balance of the revaluation reserves account The Reserve...
View ArticleRegion Urged: Follow Example Shaheen ali highlights success of fijian brand...
Company representatives and handicrafters with their certified licences for the use the Fijian-Made Crafted logo the past Friday with the Attorney-General and Minister of Industry and Trade, Aiyaz...
View Articleeconomy $1.318bn Tourism Earnings This is an increase of $18.2 billion (1.4...
FIJI BUREAU OF STATISTICS Suva Fiji’s earnings from tourism for 2013 was provisionally estimated at $1.318 billion. This represents an $18.2 million or 1.4 per cent increase over the 2012 earnings...
View ArticleTrucking Business Invests
The two new trucks specifically designed for construction, mixer, roll-off and municipal segments. MARAIA VULA SUVA Metromix Concrete Fiji, a division of MY Group Limited, has invested into two new...
View ArticleCommerce commission Self-regulating guideline for landlords and tenants
MARAIA VULA NASINU ” The guideline contains disclosures, tenancy agreement, reservation fees & rental bond, records keeping, rent increase, access & renovations, electricity & water ” The...
View ArticleSun INTERVIEW
Westpac Suva Branch manager, Steven Beddoes. Each year Westpac has held Open Days. However, we used to call it Expos. The difference this year is that we have called it an Open Day and this Open day...
View ArticleBanking Sector Westpac Open Day
Westpac RACHNA LAL SUVA Westpac will hold an Open Day tomorrow at various locations around the country to give people around the country a chance to learn more about their range of consumer lending...
View ArticleEmirates SkyCargo plane in Nadi
The Emirates SkyCargo Beoing 777 at the Nadi International Airport yesterday. Photo: WAISEA NASOKIA Nothing confirmed, but this plane is believed to be here in fiji to carry cargo on behalf of fiji...
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