Debt is very much part of our lives, just inevitable for many of us. We have little choice but to borrow from lending institution to buy our dream house, car, pay for a medical evacuation or secure our children’s advanced training abroad.

As a consumer, we often come across ‘contracts’, when buying items on hire purchase or securing a home loan with your bank or moving into a new flat.

Getting the impounded vehicle released and receiving them accident free is such relief.

14 February is a day set aside to celebrate love and romance by thousandsof people in Fiji. This is the day of the year when millions around the globe find a way to show their loved ones that they care.

Getting your vehicle towed away is nothing less than a nightmare. But, what is more daunting is the fear of finding your vehicle with a noticeable dent, scratches and broken headlights or valuables missing after it is released by the towing company/operator. 

Like any other services or profession, a set of rules outlining the conduct of the towing companies/operators are necessary to ensure the safety and welfare of those using the towing services?

Life today is a never-ending juggle of work– everyone is in a rush to make it on time to work, to lecture, to the bank or to see a doctor or simply to buy their groceries

Fiji Commerce Commission’s Self Regulating Guideline on Towing Services in Fiji comes as a relief to many as it intends to assist not just the consumers but also set rules for the towing operators and other authorising agencies such as Municipal Councils, Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Police. These agencies have powers under their legislation […]

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As the long Easter weekend nears, our towns and cities are once again abuzz with loud music, colourful poster advertisements, grand sale stickers, discounts, give-aways, promotions and fresh deals, building on the momentum already set by, ‘Mad March’ crazy sale. Enthusiasm fills the air – as consumers look forward to the discounts. While for  traders, […]

Often consumers come across advertisements on   items being sold under ‘as is where is’ basis. But have you ever wondered what ‘as is where is’means? Does this give a red signal when you come across an item being sold under this term? Well, consumers who have purchased products under ‘as is where is’, should be […]

Part IV Use of weighing and measuring instruments is very important for effective functioning of any economy.It plays a vital role in protecting consumers from malpractice of underweight or under measured goods. All weighing and measuring instrument used for trade must be suitable for its intended purpose and be accurate. Or else, consumers will not […]

Part IV Use of measuring instruments is very important for effective functioning of any economy. It plays a vital role in protecting consumers from malpractice of underweight or under measured goods. All weighing equipment in use for trade must be suitable for its intended purpose and be accurate. Or else, consumers will not get value […]

Part II As price-conscious consumers, we aim to maximize the value of whatever products we’re buying. It is indeed hard to imagine that a bar soap or washing soda you use daily actually loses weight while lying on the shelves in supermarkets.  Not just that but tobacco as well. Well, yes, it does! There are […]

Nothing beats the feeling you get when you climb into your newly purchased car and drive it home – from adjusting the seat and mirrors to loading your favorite set of music to make your ride more enjoyable – it is an incredible experience all new car lovers crave for. However, the blissful memory can […]