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50 new co-operatives registered since the COVID-19 outbreak in Fiji
50 new co-operatives registered since the COVID-19 outbreak in Fiji
Minister for Commerce and Trade Faiyaz Koya. [Image: Fijian Government]
Since the COVID-19 outbreak in Fiji, the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport has registered a total of 50 new co-operatives, mostly engaging in administrative, support service and wholesale and retail sector.
In a statement marking the 27th International Co-operatives Day, Minister Faiyaz Koya says in the past 15 months of adapting to the global pandemic, co-operatives have suffered tremendously.
He says despite this, co-operatives have become resilient and responsive to the needs of their members in areas of health, agriculture, production, retail, finance, housing, employment, education and social services. Koya adds with the co-operative values of self-help, solidarity and the ethical values of social responsibility and concern for the community, co-opera
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A long boat from the Yasawas arrive at Lautoka fisheries wharf. Picture: BALJEE T SINGH
Maritime travel involves a lot of risks and there is a need for the Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji to look at covering injuries involving maritime travellers.
This, according to iTaukei Affairs Board deputy chief executive officer Josefa Toganivalu.
He made the comment at the Maritime Travellers Rights consultation in Nadi last week.
“Maritime travel includes a lot of risks during travel, getting on and getting off and also the weather and the cargoes involved,” Mr Toganivalu said.
“I believe the ACCF had already covered the roads and other injuries and this does not include maritime travel and I stand to be corrected on that.
Feb 18, 2021 03:01:24 PM Fiji is continuing to push for a travel bubble between its major tourist markets Australia and New Zealand. Tourism Minister Faiyaz Koya said the government was optimistic its regional partners would come to the table. Koya said visitors would still need to meet the requirements under the Bula Bubble scheme. We have not forgotten the Bula Bubble , he said. Fiji is in high-level discussions with our Australian and New Zealand counterparts to actually see if we can facilitate quarantine-free travel. Again, this cannot happen overnight and there are a whole host of things to consider and we will continue to lobby for travel with our largest markets.