Business
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Fiji advances life-long nutrition policy to unite health, agriculture and education
Fiji edges closer to a landmark lifelong nutrition policy that could unite health, agriculture and education. Described as a womb-to-tomb approach, the plan aims to ensure safe, nutritious food for everyone—from infancy to old age—while strengthening the broader food system. Drafts circulating among key ministries hint at a shift toward coordinated, cross-sector action on nutrition…
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Fiji-Australia Business Mission Kicks Off in Melbourne as Vinay’s Foods Plans Labasa Expansion to Grow Exports
Fiji’s private-sector–led mission to Australia kicked off in Melbourne, setting the stage for closer ties with Australian distributors. Leaders discussed expanding exports of cowpeas, plantain and other staples, alongside plans to boost processing on Vanua Levu to create jobs and add value on the island. The push aims to turn growing interest into lasting trade…
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Fiji’s Byron Aviation diversifies into medical equipment production, creating 50–60 jobs
A Fiji-based aviation company, Byron Aviation, is signaling a bold pivot into healthcare manufacturing, planning to locally produce essential medical gear and create new jobs. The move pairs aviation know-how with a push to strengthen local skills and supply chains, hinting at a broader shift for Fiji’s industry.
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Fiji unleaded petrol set for April rise as Brent surges, May hike possible
Fuel prices in Fiji could edge up in April, with a potential second rise by May as global oil markets climb. The uplift hinges on Fiji’s two-month-lag pricing review, meaning February and March costs help shape the next adjustment. With ongoing supply uncertainties, the coming months could bring noticeable changes at the pump and wider…
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Vodafone ATH Foundation funds $2,500 pilot to help Fiji MSMEs go cashless and sell online
Fresh funding is sparking a grassroots push to help Fiji’s micro and small businesses go cashless and sell online. A hands-on program blends digital sales training with financial literacy and a mentorship network—designed to ripple through communities.
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Fiji fuel price pass-through from oil shocks remains slow, ANZ economist says; advocates targeted fiscal relief
Global oil moves may shed light on Fiji’s petrol prices only after a lag, narrowing the immediate inflation impact. ANZ Senior Pacific Economist Dr Kishti Sen explains the slow, partial pass-through of crude shocks and suggests targeted fiscal relief—rather than monetary tightening—as the likely response if volatility persists, with fuel costs seen easing into 2026.
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Fiji’s Daku Natabe Cooperative Harvests 100 Tonnes of Rice Through Mechanisation Program
From policing to farming, Satish Chandra Lal is turning discipline into productivity on Fiji’s land. As secretary of the Daku Natabe Cooperative, he blends sharecropping with modern machinery to push yields and create steady incomes for smallholders. A tale of resilience, collaboration, and a new path for rural livelihoods.
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Fiji taxis: LTA ends corporate permits, introduces Base-and-Stand licensing and an income cap
Major reforms are reshaping Fiji’s taxi licensing, with the Open Taxi Rank System being replaced by a formal Base and Stand framework. New rules center on individual-permit eligibility and updated criteria, signaling a tighter, more transparent system—with details still to come as the transition unfolds.
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Fiji Elevates HR Leaders as Growth Catalysts to Retain Talent and Embrace AI
Fiji puts people at the heart of its growth, handing HR leaders the steering wheel for a new era of workplace reform. As skilled workers drift overseas, flexible work, AI adoption, and upskilling are pitched as the keys to keeping talent at home.
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Fiji Airways to Keep Full International Schedule as Fuel Prices Surge, Signs Deal With Tourism Fiji to Safeguard Tourism and Trade
Fiji Airways pledges to keep its full international schedule despite rising jet fuel costs, balancing higher expenses with preserving seat capacity for tourism and trade. The airline also highlights Fiji’s appeal as a safe, family‑friendly destination and notes a new collaboration with Tourism Fiji to keep visitors flowing.