Fiji’s location in the South Pacific, makes it one of the best holiday places in the region. The 47 per cent tax rebate offered by the government for film productions has also drawn a large number of movie productions to be shot in Fiji. Fiji’s tropical setting also makes for one of the world’s iconic […]

Living on a limited income can be very difficult to make ends meet when costs increase for essentials such as health, housing, food, and travel. This can be challenging for senior citizens living in the absence of assured and sufficient income to support themselves. The Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation has always […]

Trying to forge ahead in life and ensuring financial stability can prove to be a daunting task for families, particularly young families. The trouble of having to ensure basic needs are met often involves a lot of planning and sacrifices. Some families barely get by but continue to work hard for a better life. Others […]

The e-ticketing system has been met with mixed reactions since its implementation despite its good intention. Some have embraced the change with open arms while others have raised issues related to access to top up agents in rural areas or after hours and non-availability of disposable cards on the buses. There is another school of […]

When it comes to celebrations, we prefer visiting hotels and restaurants that offer good quality food which is value for money. During such occasions consumers prefer indulgence, and a chance to socialise with their family and friends with no dishes to clean up. Thus, nothing beats a good buffet meal when it comes to cost […]

It is that time of the year again when people tend to spend a lot on merry making and get together functions. It is expected that consumers’ budget will stretch as the shopping list gets longer than usual. In most households, the quantity of cooking and baking increases and so do parties and exchange of […]

Consumers who decide to travel overseas, whether for business or pleasure, have the option to coordinate travel themselves or engage the services of a travel or immigration agency. Often those who do not have time or lack appropriate knowledge engage the services of an agency. The Council found an upsurge in the number of people […]

Health and safety are of prime importance in one’s life particularly when it comes to work environment. Workers need to adhere to a set of rules and regulations to ensure safety at work premises are maintained at all times. While the ordinary work indoors may not have stringent requirements on the dress code and footwear, […]

Playing tattslotto is a growing trend among people nowadays. Some play it just for fun while others play to win. While there are several forms of playing tattslotto, ‘scratch and win’ is a common choice for many. In Fiji there are considerable number of tattslotto agents who sell the ‘scratch and win’ cards whereby if […]

It has become a common practice for unscrupulous traders to stock up on items for which they anticipate a price increase. This is done with the aim to sell the products at a higher price when price increase kicks in. Consumers often become victims of such unethical practices where traders refuse to sell items although […]

Landlords have often increased the rent of their premises discreetly without the knowledge of the tenants. The Council has encountered unscrupulous landlords who disregarded rent freeze order and used various tactics to increase rents. Landlords sometimes use renovation as an excuse to evict sitting tenants so that rent can be increased for the incoming tenants. […]

With the new school year due to start in 2 days’ time, the Consumer Council of Fiji is urging parents to avoid last minute shopping for their children’s school stationaries and uniforms. As far as school uniforms are concerned, the recent fire which affected the operations of one of the largest suppliers of school uniforms […]

Owning a property is anyone’s dream come true. However, if you have to pay for the dues incurred by the previous owner, that fine dream will turn into a nightmare. Paying for outstanding dues of a previous owner of a property you just acquired is not only unjust and unfair to the new property owner(s). […]

With school holidays underway and the Christmas spirit around, consumers will be surely travelling to and fro outer islands to celebrate the festive season with their loved ones. For those who are not able to travel, tend to send parcels over to their families and friends. When planning local travel, many rely on inter-island shipping […]

When it comes to sticking to the budget whilst buying goods, consumers are able to sacrifice some goods which they do not necessarily need at that point in time. However, the same cannot be said when it comes to buying medication. There are certain medications that are not supplied by the government hospitals. Hence, the […]