Business
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Fiji appoints Fuel Controller to streamline national fuel response as supplies stay stable amid Middle East tensions
Fiji tightens fuel oversight with a new national Fuel Controller and a dedicated advisory committee, aiming to keep supplies steady amid shifting global energy markets. Officials say stock levels are stable for now as authorities monitor prices and the economy.
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Fiji braces for up-to-50% fuel price spike in May as global crude rally lifts pump costs
Global crude spikes threaten Fiji’s fuel prices, with officials warning pump costs could climb in coming weeks. As supply chains tighten and inflation looms, the ripple effects could touch every corner of everyday life.
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Outsource Fiji launches ISO 27001 ISMS training to elevate Fiji’s BPO security and global competitiveness
Outsource Fiji is boosting Fiji’s outsourcing scene with an ISO 27001 ISMS certification programme for its members. Led by security expert Edward Polaczuk, the hands-on training turns theory into practical actions to protect client data and strengthen global competitiveness.
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FICA Announces 2026 Congress in Nadi, Secures $153,750 in Sponsorships for May 8–9
Fiji’s Chartered Accountants launch their 2026 congress, a two-day forum in Nadi on May 8–9, backed by strong private-sector support. It will explore digital disruption, sustainability, and regulatory change, bringing local and international leaders together for forward-looking perspectives.
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Fiji Airways braces for jet-fuel spike, weighing cost measures as tourism rebound picks up
Fiji Airways is bracing for a sharp rise in jet fuel costs amid global tensions, weighing quick-cost measures while aiming to capitalise on a surge in tourism interest. The carrier faces a delicate balance between protecting margins and preserving schedules as Fiji’s appeal to visitors grows.
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Fiji’s Subashni Lal expands Freedom Farms into a women-led, climate-resilient farming hub with mushroom training center and BSFL tech
From librarian to farmer, Subashni Lal rebuilt her path in Fiji, turning setbacks into Freedom Farms—a growing, women-led venture rooted in diverse crops and practical, climate-smart innovations. With BSFL feed, solar incubators and a budding mushroom training center, her story hints at resilience, community training, and new agricultural possibilities.
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Fiji Auto Shop Aaron Auto Expands Into Regional Spare-Parts Hub Under Anita Wati
From a neighborhood repair shop to a regional parts hub, Anita Wati is reshaping Aaron Auto Spares and Repairs with a bold growth plan. By tightening operations, adding transport, and eyeing bulk parts to cut costs, she’s turning a family business into a regional resource for other workshops—and advancing women in a male-dominated trade.
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Lautoka Port Yard 4 Opens as Fiji Launches Port Master Plan to Boost Maritime Gateway
Lautoka’s port takes a bold step forward with Yard 4 open and a new Port Master Plan shaping its future. A multi-pronged upgrade—from wharf rehab to dredging—promises faster turnaround, safer operations, and a more resilient hub for Fiji’s growing trade.
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Fiji Unveils Lautoka Port Master Plan to Expand Capacity and Fortify Climate Resilience Over 30 Years
Fiji’s Lautoka Port is charting a bold future with a comprehensive master plan for the next three decades. It envisions expanded berths, bigger container yards, and stronger climate resilience to support growing trade, vehicle imports, and cruise calls. The plan signals a major shift in how the maritime gateway sustains livelihoods and growth.
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Unknown projectiles strike three ships in the Gulf as carriers warn of contract termination and safe-port offloads
Unidentified strikes on container ships in the Arabian Gulf are heightening fears about global supply chains. Carriers warn of potential contract terminations and cargo offloads at nearby ports, fueling diversions and delays at major hubs. Insurers and shippers are scrambling for guidance on routing, liability, and safe discharge points as the situation unfolds.