Business
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FNPF Revises Momi Bay Master Plan to Honor Indigenous Rights
FNPF is revisiting the Momi Bay master plan to honor Vanua Nalolo’s iqoliqoli and traditional rights, signaling a shift toward culturally guided development. A new MoU unlocks community benefits and funding, hinting at a model for sustainable growth in the area.
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Nadroga Navosa Eyes 2026 Growth Through Agriculture-Tourism Collaboration
A new year brings renewed momentum for Nadroga Navosa, with leaders pledging stronger agriculture-tourism links, sustainable growth, and a friendlier business climate. From Sigatoka to the Coral Coast, the region is steering toward resilient partnerships, infrastructure upgrades, and shared prosperity.
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Fiji Tackles Labor Shortage with Private-Sector Training Push
Facing a skilled-labor squeeze, Fiji’s private sector is rolling out its own training pipelines—from in-house academies to university partnerships—across tourism, manufacturing and tech. The move signals a longer-term strategy to align talent with rising opportunities, backed by closer collaboration among business, government, and education.
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Fiji ramps up AML push ahead of FATF mutual evaluation
Fiji is stepping up its defense against financial crime, focusing on tax and customs-related risks that could shake the economy. Frontline officers are receiving targeted training to spot and deter illicit activity, strengthening the guardrails of the financial system. This nationwide effort aligns with international standards and underscores a firm commitment to economic security.
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Fiji Businesses Push Back on Electricity Tariffs as Consultations Open
Fiji’s business community braces for a potential surge in electricity costs as public consultations open on proposed tariffs. With a potential 34.7% rise for commercial users, industry leaders are rallying feedback and seeking direct dialogue with regulators to protect growth and investment. How these talks unfold could shape MSME prospects and the broader economy.
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Fiji Electricity Tariff Reforms Aimed at Attracting Investment
Energy Fiji Limited proposes tariff adjustments to sustain investor confidence and fairly reflect power costs for households and businesses, underscoring a stronger regulatory framework as nationwide consultations begin on January 6.
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Suva Retailers Embrace Digital Reforms as Regulation and Labor Hurdles Persist
Digital reforms are reshaping Suva’s retail scene, speeding up registrations and tax processes while promising smoother operations. Yet retailers warn that new tax rules, pricing controls, and a tight labor market still test the bottom line. As local leaders push for more homegrown jobs and a simpler business climate, the balance between opportunity and regulation…
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Fiji Targets Economic Stability and SME Growth to Boost Jobs in the New Year
Fiji sets a bold course for the New Year, focusing on economic stability, job creation, and support for small businesses. Leaders promise disciplined budgeting and inclusive growth to uplift communities across the nation.
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Fiji’s National MSME Database Promises Easier Grants and Smarter Support
A new National MSME Database could streamline how grants are accessed and tailor support for micro, small, and medium enterprises. By linking agencies and partners, the platform aims to deliver faster, more targeted help—especially for rural and maritime communities—and inform smarter policy for growth.
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How a Suva Market Flower Seller Supports a Family of Eight
For more than 30 years, a devoted market flower seller has kept his family afloat with a craft learned from his mother. His story is a quiet testament to hard work, responsibility, and the untapped opportunities blooming in farming.
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Why Fiji’s Youth-Led Startups Could Transform Suva’s City Life
Young Fijians are stepping into entrepreneurship to revitalize Suva’s urban core, delivering fresh ideas, competitive prices, and local money circulating through the community. Industry leaders say youth-led ventures could boost Fiji’s economy and city life through innovative offerings and strong local partnerships.
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Lakeba’s Five-Year Plan Puts Women and Youth Front and Center
Lakeba’s leadership unveils a bold five-year plan with women and youth placed at the heart of the island’s growth. A major forestry initiative paired with new enterprise opportunities signals a shift toward sustainable, community-driven progress. As milestones unfold, residents await a hopeful future shaped by inclusive development.
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Fiji’s EFL Unveils Tariff Shake-Up: Fixed Charges and Demand Rates
A proposed overhaul of electricity tariffs could redefine your bill, introducing fixed daily charges plus new demand- and usage-based pricing. Covering households, businesses, and industry, the plan also includes subsidies and penalties to steer consumption and maintain reliable power as demand grows.
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Youth-Led Businesses Poised to Revitalize Fiji’s City Life
Young Fijians are driving a bold wave of entrepreneurship aimed at rejuvenating city centers and boosting local commerce. With fresh ideas and new partnerships with retailers and investors, this youth-led movement promises a brighter, more connected Fiji.
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Tanoa Plaza Hotel Honors Its Staff in Year-End Celebration
A heartfelt year-end celebration at Tanoa Plaza Hotel honored the team—the backbone of its success. The night highlighted gratitude, teamwork, and a family-friendly spirit that travels across the Pacific, including a special Kaachi Day for hotel families.
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Fiji Tuna Industry Unveils Worker Welfare Guidelines
Fiji’s longline tuna sector is embracing a bold shift toward ethical, people-centered practices with a new set of social policy guidelines. The measures target safety at sea, fair work contracts, and greater transparency, aiming to safeguard seafarers while boosting global competitiveness. Backed by government and international partners, this collaborative move signals a turning point for…
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Fiji’s Labour Market in 2025: Hiring Slows, Formal Jobs Rise
Here are three concise teaser options you can use: – Fiji’s labour market is testing new ground as hiring cools but formal employment rises, signaling a complex path to resilience. – Softening demand meets growing formal employment in Fiji—a snapshot of a market navigating post-pandemic shifts. – As 2025 ends, Fiji’s jobs landscape shows mixed…
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Fiji’s Renewable Push Hangs on Tariff Hike
Fiji’s energy future could hinge on a pivotal tariff decision. As a major renewables push and rising costs unfold, the outcome may reshuffle reliability, debt, and the road to a cleaner grid.
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Fiji Eyes 32% Electricity Tariff Hike to Fund Big Grid Upgrades
Fiji could see a substantial rise in electricity tariffs as Energy Fiji Limited pushes a multi-year plan to fund a nationwide grid and generation upgrades. Tied to a 2031 Power Development Plan, the move is under review by regulators with public consultations set to begin on January 6. The proposal aims to strengthen reliability and…
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Fiji’s Energy Fiji Limited Unveils Two-Part Tariff to Protect Low-Income Households Amid Rooftop Solar Growth
Rooftop solar is reshaping how households use the grid, sparking a two-part tariff designed to protect low-income bills. Fixed charges could replace the old single-rate approach, while subsidies stay in place and efficiency—along with renewable energy—gets a boost. A pivotal rethink of energy costs unfolds.
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Post Fiji: Diversification Drives Growth Amid Tough Competition
Post Fiji is navigating a crowded market and posting improved results. CEO Issac Mow dispels the monopoly myth and points to diversification as the engine of the company’s stronger outlook.
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Riverside Tailor Builds a Thriving Small Business in a Quiet Village
On the quiet banks of the Rewa River, a riverside tailoring shop quietly grows into a local staple. Sonam Datt and her husband blend craft, community, and hard-won wisdom into a small business that proves resilience can flourish far from the city. A heartening tale of skill, belief, and everyday triumph.
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Fiji Electricity Tariff Hike Could Hit Households and Small Businesses
Former finance minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum warns that rising electricity tariffs could hit Fiji’s most vulnerable hardest, potentially pushing up prices for essentials and squeezing small businesses. With fresh public consultations underway, questions linger about how households will weather the higher costs.
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Fiji’s $3.7B Foreign Reserves Signal Resilience Amid Widening Trade Gap
Fiji’s reserves hover around $3.7 billion as inflation cools to zero, even as a widening trade deficit driven by higher imports tests the island nation’s resilience.
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Fiji’s Economy Rides Resilience as Tourism and Investment Rally
Fiji’s economy is showing resilience amid a mix of gains and headwinds, with tourism and consumer activity trending higher while mining and sugar face challenges. A brighter credit landscape and rising investment hint at a cautiously optimistic path ahead, even as some sectors temper momentum.
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Fiji to Raise Electricity Tariffs by 32% for Grid Upgrades
Energy Fiji Limited is seeking a 32% electricity tariff rise over four years to fund a major grid upgrade and keep up with growing demand. The plan would funnel billions into Fiji’s energy network by 2031, aimed at boosting reliability and supporting future growth. A pivotal moment for households and businesses as the energy landscape…
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Seven-Year-Old Unclaimed Policy Funds Move to Fiji Regulator
Unclaimed life-insurance benefits in Fiji are undergoing a high-stakes shift. A sizable sum tied to dozens of matured policies has been handed to the regulator after years of dormancy, as outreach to rightful owners—many abroad—intensifies. Behind the numbers lie a careful balance of regulatory duties and the drive to reunite people with what’s theirs.
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Funding Delays Cloud Solomon Islands’ Bina Harbour Tuna Plant
Plans for a tuna processing hub at Bina Harbour could spark jobs and regional growth in the Solomon Islands, but progress hinges on securing financing. The project outlines port upgrades, a processing facility, and supporting infrastructure, with international partners eyeing concessional funding to move from planning to reality. If finance comes through, the venture could…
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IFC-Tonga Pact Set to Boost MSME Financing and Job Creation
A new partnership between the International Finance Corporation and Tonga Development Bank aims to boost Tonga’s micro, small, and medium enterprises. By expanding access to finance and offering targeted support in the wake of the Hunga Tonga eruption and the pandemic, the initiative could help create jobs and strengthen key sectors, including tourism and women-owned…
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Fiji Outlines Prudent Finance Path for 2026 with Inclusive Growth
Fiji signals a fiscally disciplined path into 2026, prioritizing SME support, investment, and job creation. In a year of tests, leaders stress resilience and a steadfast commitment to inclusive growth that reaches every family. A hopeful roadmap for stable, shared prosperity across the islands.