Fiji Times Thursday 19 October 2017 TWO of Fiji’s exotic island resorts situated in the Mamanuca Group have been named as top resorts in Australia and the South Pacific in
Larger than life
Fiji Times Thursday 19 October 2017 FRANCIS Lee cuts a compelling profile as he fleeted across the lobby of Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa on Yanuca Island, Sigatoka.
FBoS Release No. 61: Provisional Visitor Arrivals – September 2017
Provisional Visitor Arrivals from the Fiji Bureau of Statistics (FBoS) show that visitor arrivals for September 2017 totalled 77,029, a record for the month of September and represented an increase of 7.3%
New council president
Fiji Times Thursday 19 October 2017 THE new president of the Australia-Fiji Business Council brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having spent more than 40 years actively involved in
Fiji Airways 737 Servicing Normal, One Aircraft Grounded
Fiji Sun 18 October 2017 Fiji Airways has a number of Boeing 737 aircrafts that will continue to service flights out of Suva. This after their smaller Boeing 737-700 enroute
Upgrades boost sector
Fiji Times Wednesday 18 October 2017 SHIPPING vessels have increased in size, types and efficiency over the years, says Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) CEO John Tunidau. He said
Seafarers clarify working conditions
Fiji Times Wednesday 18 October 2017 SOME seafarers in Lautoka only take Sundays as their day off from work. This was highlighted at the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji industry
$5 wage rate
Fiji Times Wednesday 18 October 2017 THE Maritime Labour Convention Regulation 2017 has imposed a minimum wage for seafarers in Fiji to $5 per hour. During the consultation with seafarers
Association unmoved
Fiji Times Wednesday 18 October 2017 THE Federated Airline Staff Association (FASA) has maintained that Air Terminal Services (Fiji) Ltd workers followed all of the legal requirements for an industrial
FTUC to stage protest march
Fiji Times Wednesday 18 October 2017 THE Fiji Trade Unions Congress is holding a march this weekend to protest against Government’s decisions on workers’ contracts, the new minimum wage and
Boost to environmental sustainability
Fiji Times Wednesday 18 October 2017 AIRPORTS Fiji Ltd has become the newest corporate sponsor for the Mamanuca Environment Society. MES projects manager Marica Vakacola said their contribution would assist
Rental property tax
Fiji Times Wednesday 18 October 2017 THE Fiji Revenue & Customs Service with the support of government continues to be committed to its role in ensuring that every individual, businesses,
Multimillion dollar project to open soon
Fiji Times Wednesday 18 October 2017 THE multimillion dollar Galaxy Apartments and Hotels is expected to open either at the end of November or the beginning of December. In an
Fiji News Promoting Fijian made products
FBC News Wednesday 18 October 2017 Six Fijian Exporters were part of Fine Food Australia, a leading trade exhibition for the food industry. This was the first time Fiji was
Eight new investors enter the market
FBC News Wednesday 18 October 2017 The South Pacific Stock Exchange has seen an increase in new investor over the month of September. Exchange, Manager Operations, Pretesh Prasad says eight
Trader charges 16 cents as plastic bag levy
Fiji Village Tuesday 17 October 2017 The Consumer Council of Fiji has referred a case of a trader who is charging 16 cents as the plastic bag levy. Council CEO
Fiji’s golden industry
Fiji Times Tuesday 17 October 2017 Tourism is now the leading foreign exchange earner for Fiji. Tourism is the cornerstone of the Fijian economy. The Fijian Government through the Ministry
Ministry clarifies licence fees
Fiji Times Tuesday 17 October 2017 FISHERMEN are still paying the normal fisheries access licence fees to fish in traditionally-owned qoliqoli, or fishing grounds. Ministry of Fisheries permanent secretary Sanaila
311 TB cases recorded
Fiji Times Tuesday 17 October 2017 A TOTAL of 311 cases of tuberculosis were recorded by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services last year. Central TB control officer Dr
Seafarers raise concerns
Fiji Times Tuesday 17 October 2017 SEAFARERS have raised their concerns on the non-involvement of the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations to address issues pertaining to their work.