Press Releases
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.
CONSUMERS in flood affected areas whose homes have been damaged are advised to compare prices at various hardware outlets before buying building materials.
The Consumer Council calls on the Food Unit in the North to take a more proactive approach to protect public health.
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.
LOYAL broadband customers of internet service provider (ISP) Connect are being unfairly asked to migrate to new rates and packages beginning in April.
The Consumer Council calls on the Food Unit in the North to take a more proactive approach to protect public health.
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.
The Consumer Council calls on all restaurants to prioritize consumer health and to comply with the requirements under the Food Safety Act and Regulation.
Consumers are strongly advised not to be carried away in the hyped sales being promoted for Valentine’s Day this weekend.
Consumers are reminded that the choice of insurance company when buying a product is theirs.
The Consumer Council of Fiji is once again reminding the public service transport providers to provide better quality service to consumers at all times.
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.
Consumers are advised to be extra cautious when buying electrical and food items from recent flood affected areas in the Western Division
The Consumer Council is disturbed and shocked with the arrogant behaviour of some primary schools in the central division.
The Consumer Council of Fiji seeks clarification from relevant authorities on the new credit card levy introduced by the Government
The Consumer Council welcomes the removal of a number of banking fees and charges announced by Reserve Bank of Fiji today (20 January 2012).
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on consumers to carefully check food items before buying these.
The Consumer Council would like to encourage parents to buy locally made exercise books for the new school year.
Fiji One’s texting competition for the 2011 Newsmaker of the Year personality has raised some issues which the Council is concerned about.
PARENTS are expected to pay more for exercise and text books this year compared to 2011- a Consumer Council price survey has shown.
