Fiji Times Wednesday 27 September 2017 “THERE is no harm in trying and there is harm in not trying. In fact, there is immense harm in not trying. We know
Extraction operation complete
Fiji Times Wednesday 27 September 2017 The oil extraction and recovery operation on the MV Southern Phoenix has been completed by salvage company, Ardent, under the close supervision of the
Transport hindrance
Fiji Times Wednesday 27 September 2017 IT is quite a struggle to have a ship regularly servicing the Yasawa Group because there are so many forms of movement to and
Plans to expand fleet, more aircraft
Fiji Times Wednesday 27 September 2017 QATAR Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker said on Monday the carrier planned to expand its fleet, stepping up orders for Boeing Co aircraft and
Improving community engagement strategies
Fiji Times Wednesday 27 September 2017 FOR many in the private sector, the concept of community engagement is still being tried and tested, particularly those that rely on resource owners
Employers told to comply
Fiji Times Wednesday 27 September 2017 EMPLOYERS must act immediately and ensure their workers receive their lawful entitlements from the new minimum wage rate during the first pay period after
Fund launches new online billing
Fiji Times Wednesday 27 September 2017 ONLINE billing payment system is fast becoming the in-thing nowadays, the latest being the Fiji National Provident Fund. FNPF recently introduced their new bill
Service warns VAT defaulters
Fiji Times Wednesday 27 September 2017 BUSINESSES who have not lodged their VAT returns for a period of six months or more from the intended lodging date have been advised
Appointment of Public Holidays – 2018
The Minister for Employment, Productivity & Industrial Relations has appointed the Public Holidays for 2018 as per below Government Gazette No. 79 (Vol. 18 – Friday, 11 August 2017).
Environmental problems are ‘man-made’
Fiji Times Tuesday 26 September 2017 CYCLONES, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes are not natural disasters, they are man-made, says environmental committee chairman of the Sathya Sai International Organisation, Dr Anopam
A-G: Unions are after your deductions
Fiji Times Tuesday 26 September 2017 TRADE unions are only after workers’ financial deductions, claims Acting Prime Minister, Minister for Civil Service and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. He claimed this after
Training to help reduce coastal erosion and waste disposal
Fiji Times Tuesday 26 September 2017 Update: 12:40PM NATIVE tree planting and waste management training was introduced to the villagers of Matacawalevu in the district of Nacula, Yasawa yesterday. The training
New minimum wage rate to increase by month end
Fiji Times Tuesday 26 September 2017 Update: 6:04PM THE new national minimum wage rate for both informal and formal sectors will increase from $2.32 to $2.68 per hour as of September
Intellectual property theft challenges
Fiji Times Tuesday 26 September 2017 WITH growth comes challenges and this is no different for several sectors and industries of any economy. For Fiji’s fashion sector, which is currently
Seal of excellence
Fiji Times Tuesday 26 September 2017 SINCE opening in 2005, Taveuni Palms Resort has become one of the most sought after resorts for total exclusivity, winning accolades around the world.
Rise of the Fashion Sector
Fiji Times Tuesday 26 September 2016 OVER the past few years, Fiji’s fashion industry had begun to gain traction as evidenced by the growing number of established and young emerging
Thriving industry
Fiji Times Tuesday 26 September 2017 DESCRIBED as a thriving industry in Fiji, fashion has certainly become abuzz not only in the local scenery but regionally and slowly in the
Fiji’s Taveuni Palms Resort wins the 2017 Seal of Excellence award
Travel.nine.com.au – Fiji’s Taveuni Palms Resort is this year’s recipient of the highest and most exclusive award, the “Signum Virtutis” Seal of Excellence – the highest level of recognition a hotel can
Any strike action by unions will be unlawful – Registrar of Trade Unions
Fiji Village Monday 25 September 2017 The secret ballot intended to be conducted by the Fiji Public Service Association, Fiji Teachers Union, Fijian Teachers Association and Fiji Nursing Association from
Nearly 35,000 people evacuated near an active volcano in Bali
Fiji Village 25 September 2017 Nearly 35,000 people have been evacuated from their homes near an active volcano in Bali, as authorities warn it could erupt imminently. The area around