Business
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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.
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Neptune Pacific Increases LSR Surcharge to $242 Dry TEU, $363 Reefer TEU for South Pacific Sailings Starting April 1, 2026
A revised low-sulphur recovery surcharge is taking effect for South Pacific sailings from April 1, 2026, as bunker costs rise. The new levy will impact container rates, with different implications for dry and refrigerated cargo. Expect ongoing volatility and potential further adjustments as fuel markets move.
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Port Everglades posts record FY2025 volumes across cargo, energy and cruise, as $3.8B capital plan unfolds
Port Everglades closed its fiscal year with record momentum across cargo, energy and cruise, underscoring its role as a diversified gateway for South Florida and the Caribbean. The milestone is paired with a multi‑billion investment plan to expand capacity, boost resilience and strengthen intermodal connections for the years ahead.
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Fiji Airports records 117% jump in short-term executive pay and 116% rise in directors’ fees for 2024
Remuneration for Fiji Airports’ senior executives and directors surged in 2024, with short-term benefits and fees rising sharply. The annual report, tabled in Parliament, flags benefits that aren’t fully detailed, raising questions about what’s behind the pay jump and its governance implications.