Press Releases

17/02/2012 11:59:46 Conditional selling court case, a timely reminder to traders

The Consumer Council would like to remind all supermarkets and shops to refrain from conditional selling as it is illegal and cases have gone to court.

17/02/2012 11:58:24 Consumers advised to do comparative shopping for hardware materials

CONSUMERS in flood affected areas whose homes have been damaged are advised to compare prices at various hardware outlets before buying building materials.

17/02/2012 11:57:24 North Food Unit to get its facts together

The Consumer Council calls on the Food Unit in the North to take a more proactive approach to protect public health.

17/02/2012 11:55:29 Insurance Claim for flood affected items

Consumers in the western division affected by recent flooding are urged to contact and seek clarification on insurance over their products bought on hire purchase from their respective hire purchase companies for loss of these goods.

14/02/2012 15:49:48 Connect’s new rates not fair on customers

LOYAL broadband customers of internet service provider (ISP) Connect are being unfairly asked to migrate to new rates and packages beginning in April.

14/02/2012 15:48:54 North Food Unit to get its facts together

The Consumer Council calls on the Food Unit in the North to take a more proactive approach to protect public health.

14/02/2012 15:46:53 Insurance Claim for flood affected items

Consumers in the western division affected by recent flooding are urged to contact and seek clarification on insurance over their products bought on hire purchase from their respective hire purchase companies for loss of these goods.

13/02/2012 08:48:59 Northern restaurants fail to comply

The Consumer Council calls on all restaurants to prioritize consumer health and to comply with the requirements under the Food Safety Act and Regulation.

13/02/2012 08:46:58 Cautious spending during Valentine’s Day

Consumers are strongly advised not to be carried away in the hyped sales being promoted for Valentine’s Day this weekend.

08/02/2012 13:53:18 Insurance Cover is Consumers Choice

Consumers are reminded that the choice of insurance company when buying a product is theirs.

03/02/2012 15:54:35 Calls for better bus service

The Consumer Council of Fiji is once again reminding the public service transport providers to provide better quality service to consumers at all times.

30/01/2012 16:51:22 Financial Institutions encouraged to assist flood victims

In the wake of the recent flooding events that has devastated thousands of families in the western region particularly, the Consumer Council is urging financial institutions to take a lead role in assisting the affected consumers.

26/01/2012 14:17:13 Beware of flood damaged goods: Council

Consumers are advised to be extra cautious when buying electrical and food items from recent flood affected areas in the Western Division

26/01/2012 12:09:38 Schools cannot deny students

The Consumer Council is disturbed and shocked with the arrogant behaviour of some primary schools in the central division.

23/01/2012 11:59:04 Credit Card Levy Confusion

The Consumer Council of Fiji seeks clarification from relevant authorities on the new credit card levy introduced by the Government

23/01/2012 11:57:51 Council welcomes reduction in bank fees and charges

The Consumer Council welcomes the removal of a number of banking fees and charges announced by Reserve Bank of Fiji today (20 January 2012).

23/01/2012 11:56:31 Check before you buy

The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on consumers to carefully check food items before buying these.

19/01/2012 13:14:26 Buy Fiji made exercise books

The Consumer Council would like to encourage parents to buy locally made exercise books for the new school year.

16/01/2012 15:08:37 Text money must be refunded

Fiji One’s texting competition for the 2011 Newsmaker of the Year personality has raised some issues which the Council is concerned about.

12/01/2012 13:20:38 Exercise and text book prices up

PARENTS are expected to pay more for exercise and text books this year compared to 2011- a Consumer Council price survey has shown.

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