Business owners and budding entrepreneurs can now take advantage of monetary assistance provided by the Fijian Government to aid them in expanding their business.
This follows the launch of the Trade Enhancement Programme by the Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya this afternoon (12/04/22).
“We need to provide a safety net to those unemployed or on reduced hours/salary and we need to limit the economic fallout from doing permanent, structural damage and bring the Fijian economy back across a broad front,” he said.
“We have always maintained that no Fijian should be left behind– whether during the better days of continuous positive economic growth or when we are working through recovery post-pandemic,” he added.
“The Fijian Government has always kept the interest of ordinary Fijians and businesses at heart and will continue to do so. We believe that assistance must be targeted to the situation and the needs of the people of Fiji.”
“This programme is dedicated to provide support to those with a special trade, new or existing micro enterprises that have an annual turnover of less than $50,000 - who are skills based or operating in the trade field,” he added.
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, has allocated $500,000 for the implementation of this programme and applicants qualify for a maximum of $500 assistance to help them grow their business. Each application will be assessed on its merit and quality.
Minister Koya adds that all applications will be received and processed online through the portal and this programme will continue until funds are fully utilised.
Applications that have a full set of documents will be assessed on a first come – first serve basis. Application forms will only be accepted online through the portal at https://bit.ly/3O1vrHx