UniFiji: VC Appointment
The University of Fiji Council has much pleasure in announcing the appointment of Professor Shaista Shameem as the substantive Vice-Chancellor. This appointment takes effect from 10 December 2021. With all due processes
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RUM Co. of Fiji Wins Award in Germany
Media Release17 September 2021 Paradise Beverages, producer of the award-winning RUM Co. of Fiji range, announces today that its RATU Dark Rum has been awarded a gold medal rating at the 2021 Meininger’s International
BSP Life and Tower Insurance partner to increase insurance awareness
BSP Life and Tower Insurance today announced a joint promotion to encourage more people to use insurance products to mitigate their risks. Responding to the latest Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Financial Services Demand-Side
UniFiji Student Wins Constitution Essay Competition
A student of the University of Fiji was one of three winners in a national essay competition marking Constitution Day. Avinal Chand, a fifth-year medical student of the University’s Umanand Prasad School of Medicine
BSP Health Launches New Medical Product
BSP Health, a subsidiary of BSP Life, and market leader in private health insurance, today announced the launch of a new product called Value Health Care. Managing Director, Mr Michael Nacola said, “We are delighted
University of Fiji reduces 2022 fees
The University of Fiji Council has announced a 10 per cent reduction in tuition fees for all its courses and programmes from 2022. Speaking on the announcement, the Chairperson of the Council and Pro-Chancellor
BSP Life Welcomes New Board Director
BSP Life today announced the appointment of Ms Florence Fenton as the newest Director to BSP Life (Fiji) Limited’s Board. Ms Fenton replaces Mr Ross McDonald who completed his tenure. BSP Life’s Chairman, Mr. Robin
Uni Fiji forms alliance with AMSA
The University of Fiji Umanand Prasad School of Medicine and Health Sciences has announced the establishment of a new alliance with the Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA). Mr. Osama bin Khalid, Year 4
Oceania Hospitals Response to Recent Media Coverage
The Board of Oceania Hospitals (Pte) Limited released a public statement today in response to recent developments and media publicity involving the Private Hospital. The recent allegations against personnel at the
UniFiji Holds First Ever Virtual Careers Teachers Workshop
The University of Fiji held the first ever Virtual Careers Teachers Workshop on July 12, 2021. Careers Teachers, Principals and student leaders from all over Fiji participated in this innovative workshop. A similar
PRESS RELEASE: Oceania Hospitals Pte Ltd (OHPL)
Oceania Hospitals Pte Ltd (OHPL) are proud to announce that 99% of our staff are vaccinated with at least the first jab; some have received their second jab also. The few remaining are obtaining medical advice to
Launch of The University of Fiji Intranet Radio Station, “The Vox”
The University of Fiji this evening will launch its intranet radio station called “The Vox”. The launch will be done in the virtual mode. “The Vox” will air from 6 pm to midnight every day
Fiji’s Ministry of Health works closely with local Disabled Persons Organisations
Following recent lobbying efforts for disability inclusion within the Fijian Government’s COVID-19 response, Organisations of persons with disabilities in Fiji has forged partnership with the Ministry of Health to map
ANZ extends fee waiver for money transfers to Pacific
ANZ will extend its fee waiver until September 2021 for online foreign currency payments made from Australia and New Zealand into 10 Pacific countries.* Latest figures show the value and volume of transfers made by ANZ
Express Freight Management goes from strength to strength
After a tough 2020 Express Freight Management Fiji has shown its commitment to the country by increasing their presence in the Suva market. As well as establishing a Suva customer service team we have also employed Ms
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat appoints its Trade Commissioner in New Zealand
Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand has a new Trade Commissioner. Mrs Glynis Miller, a Fiji national, was appointed following a recruitment drive in November 2020. The formal announcement was made this week by Secretary
Suliana’s perseverance leads to success
Suva, Fiji. Terry Suliana was one of the Fiji National University’s (FNU) proud 2020 graduate who received his certificate in the presence of his parents at FNU’s Tamavua Campus this morning. Despite COVID-19
South Pacific Waste Recyclers celebrates 10 Years
It has been 10 years since the Charan Jeath Singh Group of Companies (CJS Group), undertook a commitment to contribute toward creating a sustainable society by making recycling a normal part of life that builds on
Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand Welcomes New Trade Development Manager
Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand (PTI NZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Rohan Lord as Trade Development Manager. Mr Lord joins PTI NZ, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat’s (PIFS) trade and investment
Women Micro-entrepreneurs Graduate from First South Pacific Business Development’s (SPBD) Business Accelerator Program
The first and only Business Accelerator Program for micro-entrepreneurs in Fiji has successfully graduated nine businesswomen in a simple ceremony on 6th November 2020. This intensive six-month program, which combines
SPBD Fiji Bloom Accelerator Program
The goal of the Fiji Bloom Business Accelerator program is to develop a culturally tailored and gender-focused accelerator to provide ambitious entrepreneurs in Fiji’s rural villages with the support needed to take
Dr William May Highlights Importance of Bioethics
It is important to value the significance of bioethics and its application in the medical fields and life in general, says Fiji National University’s (FNU), Acting Vice-Chancellor Dr William May. Dr May highlighted
Chief Executive Awarded Commemorative Medal from His Excellency the President of the Fiji Islands
Recognition for his contribution in the continuous efforts in improving the lives of persons with disabilities in Fiji, the Pacific region and beyond, has seen the Chief Executive of the Pacific Disability Forum receive