The Fiji Times, 03 July 2018 – The tourism industry is no doubt the biggest contributor to Fiji’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). For the future, it is inevitable that no
We have managed to balance the cost to businesses after introducing Paternity and Family Care Leave – AG
Fijivillage, 03 July 2018 – Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they have managed to balance the cost to businesses by reducing the public holidays and having the 150% tax deduction
Power disruption due to Wailoa station fault
The Fiji Times, 03 July 2018 – A FAULT at the Wailoa Hydro Power Station was the cause of a power disruption in Viti Levu at yesterday afternoon. Energy Fiji
Air New Zealand serves up the impossible
New Zealand Herald, 03 July 2018 – Air NZ serving famous Impossible Burger, with plant-based patties. The Impossible Burger: It’s meat, Jim, but not as we know it. / Air
CIDESCO Fiji
What Padi is to Dive, CIDESCO is to Spa. Hotels can now be members of this prestigious International organization. Debra Sadranu is proud to be the president of CIDESCO Fiji
Tourism New Zealand’s 100% Pure campaign shifts direction
New Zealand Herald, 02 July 2018 – Tourism New Zealand has changed tack in its 100% Pure campaign with a series of adverts shifting emphasis away from landscapes. The new
Captain Jim Edwards; the man behind Fiji’s cockpit prowess
The Fiji Times, 02 July 2018 – FIJIAN pilots began to command the respect of the global aviation industry since the first locals began flying turbo propeller driven aircraft in
Villagers save turtle
Fiji Times – Monday 2nd July, 2018 HE World Wildlife Fund Pacific has commended villagers of Kinoya in Suva for releasing an endangered green turtle (Chelonia mydas). They had caught
How ECAL is used
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A Lot Planned For Savusavu After The Budget: Smith
Fiji Sun – Sunday July 1st 2018. Savusavu Tourism Association chairperson and Savusavu Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Karl Smith said the 2018-2019 national budget is not a voting
Goodbye Hopgood
Fiji Times – Sunday 1st July 2018. OUTGOING Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort general manager Peter Hopgood will leave big shoes to fill when he retires in a few weeks. The
Employment Ministry is satisfied with the budget – Usamate
Fiji Village – Sunday 1st July 2018. Minister for Employment Jone Usamate says the ministry is satisfied with the budget in terms of what it had set out to do.
Tanoa Hotel Group To Relaunch Famous Suva Plaza
Fiji Sun, Saturday 30th June 2018 – The Tanoa Hotel Group is relaunching its Tanoa Plaza Hotel in Suva. The hotel held a cocktail event to update its clients from Suva
Hopgood Is The Kind Of Expatriate We All Want: A-G
Fiji Sun – Saturday 30th June 2018. Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum described outgoing Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort General Manager Peter Hopgood as an “expatriate we all want
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association President says they are glad environment levy was not increased
Fiji Village, Saturday 30th June 2018 – Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association President Dixon Seeto says they had proposed that the Environment and Climate Adaption Levy net be widened to
Samoa’s main port upgrade completed in Apia
RadioNZ, 29 June 2018 – Samoa’s capital has a newly upgraded port facility at Matautu. The US$30-million project to improve safety and efficiency at Apia’s main port has taken two
Accident commission to include workers compensation
Fiji Times – Friday 29th June 2018. THE Accident Compensation Commission (ACCF) will expand its role to include workers compensation as of January 1, 2019. This was reflected in the
Outrigger to farewell Hopgood
Fiji Times – Friday 29th June 2018. THE long serving general manager of one of Fiji’s most popular family resorts, Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort, will be farewelled this afternoon. Peter
2018/2019 NATIONAL BUDGET breakdown
Fiji Village – Friday 29th June 2018. Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has announced some major programs in the 2018/2019 National Budget including extended maternity leave, new paternity leave, Family
Minister Launches 1st Marine Reserve
Fiji Sun – Thursday June 28, 2018. The Minister for Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau yesterday officially launched the first ever gazetted marine reserve, the Kiuva “Koula-Mai-Wai” in Kiuva Village, Tailevu. Koula-Mai-Wai (gold from the