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Why the government should consider removing taxes on Agriculture Insurance in Bangladesh
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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The cost and accessibility of agriculture insurance in Bangladesh are influenced not only by existing policies or the absence of them but also by broader economic pressures, including trade-related taxes. Taxes such as Value Added Tax (VAT) and...
Consumer watchdog wants power to name and shame scammers
FBC News
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June 24, 2025
Seema Shandil [Source: Parliament of the Republic of Fiji/Facebook] The Consumer Council is pushing for stronger powers to expose repeat offenders and better protect Fijians from cybercrime, online scams, and internet bullying. Chief Executive...
Fiji Basketball eyes gold, world cup spot
The Fiji Times
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June 25, 2025
Moana Liebregts and Keenan Hughes will lead Fiji’s women’s and men’s 3×3 basketball teams at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau next week. Both squads are aiming to win gold and qualify for the FIBA under-23 3×3 World Cup in China later this year, as...
Another contestant leaves 'Love Island' early; what happened to Cierra
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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Love Island USA contestant Cierra Ortega left the show right before Sunday's episode aired. And once again, the show's production gave no explanation for her departure. This is the second contestant to abruptly leave the show's seventh season...
DISCOVERING FIJI | Wairiki’s famous holy crosses
The Fiji Times
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June 29, 2025
Under the watchful eye of Holy Cross Mission’s priest (Wairiki, Taveuni) is a bronze crucifix parishioners believe contains a piece of the cross Jesus was crucified on more than 2000 years ago. While the year this item of religious significance...
Fijian Prime Minister to attend PNG’s 50th Independence Celebrations
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 24, 2025
Fiji’s Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, has confirmed his attendance at Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, extending his heartfelt congratulations to the nation ahead of the historic milestone. Speaking on the sidelines...
Fiji prioritizes climate investments
FBC News
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June 24, 2025
Fiji is boosting its climate change response by investing more in community training, resilient infrastructure, and nature-based defences. Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lenora Qereqeretabua, highlighted local efforts like mangrove...
The Budget is a fair and inclusive one – Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Fijivillage
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The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the announcement of the 2025/2026 National Budget, stating that it is quite a fair and inclusive one. President Lawrence Kumar says the new budget outlines essential initiatives that have emerged...
New budget brings long-overdue relief to Fijian families – Consumer Council
Fijivillage
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The Consumer Council of Fiji has welcomed the 2025/2026 National Budget, saying it introduces several measures to ease the cost of living and brings long-overdue relief to Fijian families. Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Seema Shandil says a key...
We will monitor that price reductions are passed to consumers – FCCC CEO
Fijivillage
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The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has welcomed the subsidies announced in the 2025/2026 National Budget, with CEO Senikavika Jiuta saying that this will cushion a few things for consumers, especially with the cost of living. While...
Fiji: Unfair Rental Car Practices Still Prevalent
Scoop
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Serious complaints against rogue rental car companies have prompted a renewed warning to the public, as the Consumer Council of Fiji expresses alarm over increasingly aggressive and unethical behaviour by operators. Since 2020, the Council has...
Taskforce to ensure businesses pass down reductions to consumers – Prof. Prasad
Fijivillage
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Taskforce to ensure businesses pass down reductions to consumers – Prof. Prasad We don't want businesses to just squeeze everything out of the consumers, even when the government feels that the reduction in certain duties or taxes should be passed...
Exclusive: Marriott eyes further growth in Fiji
Hotel Management
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June 27, 2025
Marriott International’s Fiji-based Area General Manager and Vice President Pacific Islands, Neeraj Chadha, discusses hotel performance and future opportunities in market. Neeraj Chadha, Marriott International Tell us a bit about Marriott...
Exclusive: blue skies ahead for Radisson Hotel Group in Fiji
Hotel Management
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June 27, 2025
Radisson Hotel Group Managing Director, Australasia, Lachlan Hoswell How is Radisson Blu Resort, Fiji Denarau Island performing? Fiji is a strong leisure market that has got stronger following Covid. Our resort has always been a high performing...
Video: AHICE Fiji at a glance
Hotel Management
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June 26, 2025
The 2025 AHICE Fiji Investment in Tourism Summit, held from 24–26 June at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in Denarau concluded on a high note with over 350 stakeholders participating. For the latest AHICE Fiji Islands wrap up, click here. This premier...
Former 'Love Islanders' Reveal The Truth About The Show's Strict Food & Drink Rules
AOL
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The Truth About 'Love Island's' Food & Drink Rules Peacock - Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We’re in the thick of Love Island summer, and more than half of the people I...
‘Open for investment’: AHICE Fiji spotlights market opportunities
Hotel Management
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June 27, 2025
Opportunities abound in the Fijian hotel market – that was the message to the more than 350 hotel industry leaders that gathered at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa this week for the AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit. Fiji Deputy Prime...
From conferences to AGMs: Where to take care of business in Fiji
BusinessDesk
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June 27, 2025
With a flight time of under three hours, Fiji might not feel far from Auckland, but in many ways, it’s a world apart, especially in winter. For one, the sun is shining. You could be in central Auckland in the morning, make a short trip to the...
Exclusive: The time for investment in Fiji is now
Hotel Management
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June 27, 2025
The environment for investment, refurbishment and upgrades in Fiji has never been better, writes Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill. Tourism in Fiji remains a vital contributor to our economic growth – contributing 40% of the nation’s economy and having...
Budget boosts Fiji’s economic confidence: Sen
FBC News
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June 27, 2025
ANZ Pacific Economist Kishti Sen states that the 2025-26 National Budget contributes by offering policy and legislative certainty. In his view, this certainty is the most critical ingredient for building and maintaining confidence in the private...