Business
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Fiji Poised for Strong May–October Peak Season as Bookings Hold, Flights Expand and Film Productions Fill Hotels
Fiji’s tourism sector is signaling a positive, stable outlook as the peak season approaches, with bookings holding steady and extra flight capacity on the horizon. Film… Read more
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Westpac trims Fiji 2026 growth to 2% amid higher fuel, transport costs and global risks
Fiji’s economy faces a bumpy ride as global price shocks and higher transport costs bite key sectors like tourism and agriculture. A fresh outlook suggests a… Read more
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Fiji Tourism Bill 2026 Expands Regulatory Powers, Allows Unannounced Inspections
Fiji is lining up a sweeping upgrade to its tourism rules, equipping standards officers with broader powers to audit visitor-service providers. The draft Tourism Bill 2026… Read more
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BRED Bank Fiji Opens Central Suva Branch, Blending Personal Service with Digital Banking
A flagship Suva branch marks a fresh era for Fiji’s banking scene, fusing warm, personalised service with digital-forward tools. As BRED Bank Fiji expands, the move… Read more
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Fiji’s iTaukei Land Trust Board to roll out digital lease payments through Sole Fintech mobile wallet
Fiji’s landowners could soon receive lease payments faster and more securely through a new digital wallet partnership. The iTaukei Land Trust Board and Sole Fintech are… Read more
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Fiji urged to boost affordable housing with container homes and VAT-zero-rated imports ahead of Budget 2026
Rising construction costs are pushing Fiji’s housing out of reach for many families, sparking a new wave of ideas. From zero-rated VAT on container homes to… Read more
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World Day 2026 spotlights psychosocial risks at work undermining productivity and profits
An invisible threat is quietly shaping productivity and staff wellbeing: psychosocial risks in the modern workplace. From high demands to job insecurity, these factors can erode… Read more
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Samoa-based head to drive PACER Plus implementation unit for five-year term
A high-level leadership opportunity has opened to steer the next phase of the Pacific’s flagship trade accord from Samoa. The Head of the PACER Plus Implementation… Read more
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Tavua Grants $74,582 to 11 Local Groups for Water Access, Lighting and Safety Upgrades
Small grants are set to spark practical improvements across Tavua, from safer lighting to better water access and revived communal spaces. Community leaders are hopeful these… Read more
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Fiji Cabinet tightens beneficial-ownership disclosures to boost AML/CFT oversight
Fiji tightens the lens on corporate ownership, aiming to reveal who really controls the companies behind the scenes. The reforms promise stronger AML/CFT safeguards and closer… Read more