Fiji Times, Thursday 25 Jan – Six Senses Fiji resort would be accepting guest reservations from April 14 this year. A unique feature of the resort is it is 100
Visitors to American Samoa continue to Rise
Fiji Times, Thursday 25 Jan – Visitors from the US and other Pacific Islands dominate the American Samoa tourism landscape, accounting for more than half of all visitors (69.5 per
Sigatoka business community revive Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Fiji Times, Thurs 25 Jan – Members of the Sigatoka business community plan to revive the Sigatoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The 17 members present at the meeting agreed
State-owned Enterprises pay 78.8m to Government
Fiji Times, Thurs 25 Jan – THE State-owned enterprises (SOEs) paid $78.8 million in dividends to Government last year compared with the $4 million dividend payment made in 2007. Ministry
Public Enterprises Act (1996) review taking too long – MP
Fiji Times, Thurs 25 Jan – OPPOSITION member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Aseri Radrodro yesterday questioned the Ministry of Public Enterprises on the time it took the
WHO promotes healthy tourism in Pacific
Radio NZ, Tues 23 Jan – The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it hopes a new partnership with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) will improve the health of both
More revenue for local craftspeople
Fiji Sun, Wed 24 Jan – Local handicraft traders appreciate the new wide walkway on the newly opened Stinson Bridge. In the six years the bridge was closed, visitors arriving
Port Denarau gets $700k Facelift
Fiji Sun, Wed 24 Jan – Extension work costing $700,000 is underway at the Port Denarau Marina. Passenger check-in facilities will be expanded once completed. The extension was planned to
Naitasiri Highlands survive without roads
Fiji Times, Wed 24 Jan – Nasava is located deep in the highlands of Naitasiri where the nearest road is a four-hour trek from Sawanikula Village crossing the Wainimala River 32
Japan assists hospital,schools
Fiji Times, Wed Jan 24 – Ambassador of Japan Masahiro Omura met with staff and board members of Gospel School for the Deaf during the grant assistance signing. Two schools
Frespac ginger factory reopens
Fiji Times, Wed 24 Jan – Public private partnership is vital for the development of Fiji’s ginger industry, says assistant Minister for Agriculture Viam Pillay. Mr Pillay officially opened the
Sydney 7s this Weekend
Sydney Morning Herald, Tue Jan 23: The Sydney 7s will be bigger than ever in 2018 with the tournament to kick off on Australia Day. This is the first time
Super Rugby in Suva, June 30
www.rugby.com.au, Tue Jan 23 – Led by new coach Aaron Mauger, the Dunedin-based side have agreed to stage a home game in Suva on June 30 against the Colin Cooper-coached
New Ice Plant for Fishermen In Bua
Fiji Sun, Tues 24 Jan – Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama opened a new ice plant beside the new Kubulau Government Station in Kubulau, Bua province, making it easier for fishermen
More visitors to Cook Islands, increased need for better Infrastructure
Radio NZ, Tues 23 Jan – A government report says the standard of infrastructure in the Cook Islands is not up to the task of handling the number of visitors
Roadworks on Namaka, Nadi stretch begins
Fiji Times, Tues 23 Jan – Roadworks starting from the Namaka stretch in Nadi has entered its second phase, says Fiji Roads Authority CEO, Jonathan Moore – The road has
China’s Aid in the Pacific Useful
Fiji Times, Tues 23 Jan – The recent criticism of China’s aid to Pacific Island countries by Australia has made Beijing angry. They responded saying that they will continue with
Australia Pacific Business News
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International Airport Upgrade Completed
Fiji Times, Tues 23 Jan – The multi-million dollar Nadi International Airport upgrade project has been completed. Airports Fiji Ltd (AFL) executive chairperson Faiz Khan said minor enhancements to improve
ATS Talks to Continue
Fiji Times, Tue 23 Jan – Negotiations on salaries and improving working conditions will continue between members of the Federated Airlines Staff Association (FASA) and Air Terminal Services (Fiji) Ltd,
