The Consumer Council is calling for stringent measures to protect consumers from price exploitation following the increase in value-added tax.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called on people’s understanding in light of the 15 percent value-added tax that came into force on Tuesday.

The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development has reaffirmed its support for Fiji’s media industry development.

Nadi-based Joyce Aviation is making significant strides in its mission to enhance safety during challenging weather conditions, especially on long overwater journeys to the CWM hospital in Suva.

The European Union aims to strengthen economic and political cooperation with Fiji, with enhanced opportunities in economic growth, trade and tourism, defence and security, climate and ocean governance.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, in collaboration with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission, has intensified inspections and is closely monitoring the market.

All new ANZ credit cards in Fiji will be produced using a minimum of 70 percent recycled plastic, as the bank steps up its focus on sustainability.

Outgoing EU Ambassador to the Pacific Sujiro Seam says the Russia-Ukraine war is causing shortages of food feedstock, fuel, and access to finance.

The Acting Director of Public Prosecutions will be calling his eighth State witness today in the trial against former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho.

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has raised alarm over the rampant spread of misinformation and fake news on social media platforms.

The government is extremely concerned with the exorbitant increase in chicken prices charged by a few unscrupulous traders in the last few days.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has seen the exorbitant price of chicken in some supermarkets since yesterday, which has forced them to closely monitor traders today.