fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan - FCCC CEO Joel Abraham
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0:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks
0:17 Introduction of Guest and Topic: Cost of Living
1:20 Market Inquiry on the Grocery Retail Sector
3:00 Phase One and Phase Two of Market Inquiry
5:00 Focus on Ethical Supermarket Behavior
6:00 Issues of Non-compliance and Price Marking
7:30 Unethical Practices and Price Rises
9:00 Importance of Receipts and Consumer Awareness
10:00 Why the Market Review Was Initiated
11:00 Inquiry into Chicken Pricing and Duty Protection
12:00 Assessment of Duty Protection Benefits
13:00 Dealing with Non-compliance and Exorbitant Price Rises
15:00 Examples of Unethical Practices
17:00 FC CEO's Salary and Transparency
21:00 Delay in Annual Reports Submission
24:00 Accountability and Staffing Issues
29:00 How to File Complaints with FC
30:00 Impact of Inspections on Market Prices
32:00 Ensuring Fair Market Practices
34:00 Recommendations on Price Control
37:00 Example of Unfair Markups in the Market
40:00 Legal Framework and Price Gouging
43:00 Collaboration with International Organizations
45:00 Inquiry into Motor Vehicle Parts Pricing
48:00 Review of Stationary and Textbook Pricing
52:00 Impact of Agricultural Input Costs
54:00 Examining Housing Market and Rental Policies
57:00 Addressing Renovation and Construction Complaints
1:00:00 Inquiry into Baby Formula and Hygiene Products
1:02:00 Balancing Market Competition and Legal Barriers
1:05:00 Addressing Concerns About FC's Market Control
1:09:00 Timeline for Ongoing Investigations
1:12:00 Inquiry into Financial Institutions and Foreclosures
1:16:00 Conclusion and Future Updates