Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission Chief Executive Joel Abraham says that government will fully subsidize the bus fares for students with blue cards while students with yellow cards will pay the current fare, with the government subsidizing the additional increase.

Paramount Global (PARA.O), opens new tab will begin laying off 15% of its workforce in the United States starting Tuesday.

Starbucks named Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG.N), opens new tab head Brian Niccol as its new CEO.

Intel (INTC.O), opens new tab, which is cutting thousands of jobs as it struggles to stay relevant in the chip industry.

Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google unveiled a lineup of new Pixel smartphones with deeper integrations of itsartificial intelligence technology as it races to incorporate AI into its hardware.

KPMG Partner in Charge of Fiji Business and Tax Advisory Services Renu Chand will retire at the end of September after nearly 20 years with the firm.

Telecom Fiji, and Allot Communications, have announced strategic partnership to deliver the first ever network-based cybersecurity solutions to businesses in Fiji.

A family in Labasa will now be able to rebuild their home after FMF Foods Limited rendered them building materials.

In a proactive approach towards resilience to natural disasters the Fiji Water Foundation has launched its Community Emergency Response Team with the Tikina Naiyalayala Development Committee.

Walt Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro laid out an ambitious growth plan for the company’s theme parks at the D23 fan convention, announcing plans for four new cruise ships and details about six new themed lands.

Westpac has appointed local, Ravikash Chand, as Head of Finance for Westpac Fiji; succeeding Matthew Abbott who played a crucial role in the bank’s financial leadership.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad held a high-level meeting with the World Bank team discussing the potential pathways for Fiji’s economic development.