We are now in the festive season – that time of the year when families are planning celebrations to mark Christmas and to welcome the new year. The trend during such festivity is that many of us will end up getting carried away and spending more than we can afford, leaving a hole in our […]
Building a house is not easy as it has a fair share of glitches. In some cases, it can become a stressful experience laden with problems especially if you hire unknowingly some unscrupulous construction company.
Most Fijians are currently staying indoors to minimize exposure and comply with COVID safe measures as recommended by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. While we stay indoors, there is great temptation to eat snacks high in sodium, junk food and low-quality meals that provide instant gratification for taste buds rather than nutrient-dense whole […]
This special edition by the Consumer Council of Fiji highlights the common queries which are raised by consumers and advise given to them. This is in line with the Council’s efforts to foster solidarity and create confidence in consumers to freely raise issues with the Council. Being in operation for over 44 years, the Consumer […]
With the fast-rising cases of COVID-19 in Fiji, most consumers are doing all they can to protect themselves and their loved ones from this deadly virus. Whether it be wearing face masks, regularly washing and sanitizing their hands or ensuring that they remain in their bubbles – a concerted effort is being seen among most […]
In this modern day and age, consumers all over the world are actively becoming more knowledgeable on consumers issues; asserting their rights in the market place. Many consumers now also employ simple yet effective tactics in order to ensure that they make informed and the best decisions when shopping. One such method which has gained […]
The COVID-19 crisis has led to significant shift in the retail of goods and services from brick-and-mortar stores to online stores. Hence most businesses are transforming their business processes and utilising digital platforms to advertise and retail their products. In addition to the digital apps and websites specially dedicated to offer products and services online, […]
Medication plays an important role in managing diseases, but it can also be quite harmful if taken incorrectly. For this reason, you must be a responsible consumer when taking medications. The fact that you are purchasing and/or consuming medication makes you a consumer and as a consumer you have certain responsibilities before purchasing or consuming […]
Reducing prices of products relatively garners more interest from consumers. Each year, businesses employ different tactics or strategies that ensure more units of a product is sold to boost revenue. These can include discount sales, benefit promotions, and markdown pricing to name a few. In a research paper titled: “Effects of Price Discounts on Consumers, […]
The following article is part of Consumer Council of Fiji’s (CCoF) Project Financial Resilient Fijians (Project FRF) which being implemented through partnership with United Nations Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP). The project aims to help Fijian consumers become more financially resilient in the face of natural perils. Financial Literacy […]
The following article is part of Consumer Council of Fiji’s (CCoF) Project Financial Resilient Fijians (Project FRF) which is being implemented through partnership with United Nations Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP). The project aims to help Fijian consumers become more financially resilient in the face of natural perils. In […]
Fiji’s transport sector has been instrumental with its ability to connect people and facilitate trade. In 2019, the sector contributed close to eight per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), making it one of the most important sectors in the country. Majority of Fiji’s population heavily relies on public transportation as means of […]
In today’s time and age, it can become impossible to determine how genuine businesses are. The global proliferation of the internet has allowed con artists to expand their craft to a widely different market and reach previously untapped consumers. Many times, their creative marketing often results in consumers being duped out of their hard-earned cash […]
Purchasing a vehicle can be an expensive affair, especially when liaising with dealerships. Sometimes, to avoid hefty costs associated with dealerships, some consumers opt for private vehicle sales that they believe will be good value for their money. While the idea of getting a vehicle for a lesser value may seem alluring, it can also […]
On 19 April 2021, the Fijian Government announced the first case of locally transmitted COVID-19 case in over a year which led to the lockdown of the greater Nadi and Lautoka areas. Subsequent announcements made by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services saw the lockdown of other areas; including Lami, Suva and Nausori areas. […]