Business
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Fiji Faces Brain Drain as 100,000 Skilled Workers Leave, Straining Public Service and Policy Delivery
Fiji faces a brain drain of roughly 100,000 skilled workers, straining government capacity and public services. HR leaders are being urged to tackle the root causes—beyond pay—to stabilise the workforce and safeguard essential programs.
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TotalEnergies assures Fiji fuel supply amid price rises, urges public not to panic-buy
Fiji faces rising fuel prices, but officials say a three-month ordering window and staggered deliveries are designed to keep stations stocked. They’re urging calm to prevent panic buying from straining the system.
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Filimone Waqabaca Appointed Investment Fiji Board Chair to Boost Economic Growth
Filimone Waqabaca, a veteran Fiji public servant and finance expert, is named the new board chair of Investment Fiji. His deep experience hints at a strategic push to attract investment and broaden the country’s economic opportunities.
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Fiji HR Leaders Tackle Four-Generation Workforce, Mental Health Concerns and Wage Pressures
Four generations share Fiji’s workplaces, even as mental health concerns and wage pressures rise. A recent HR convention urged leaders to modernise practices without discarding tradition. The message: adaptable HR policies could be the key to attracting and retaining talent in a changing economy.
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Fiji-led ventures seek funding at Sydney’s Pacific Showcase during Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific
Fiji-founded impact ventures head to the Pacific Showcase in Sydney, pitching bold solutions for financial inclusion, climate resilience, and youth development. From microfinance networks empowering women to circular economy initiatives and sport-driven community programs, these projects aim to attract investment and forge partnerships that accelerate sustainable growth across the Pacific.
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Denarau’s Vatu Talei Resort Nears Completion as BSP Life–Fiji Airways JV Accelerates Fiji Tourism Revival
Denarau Island is watching a landmark resort rise at an “extremely fast” pace, backed by a high-profile BSP Life–Fiji Airways joint venture. As construction advances, the project aims to boost Fiji’s tourism capacity and deliver sustainable returns for policyholders, signaling a broader push to revive the island nation’s visitor economy.
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Fiji’s New Fuel Governance Bodies Face Private-Sector Push for Timely Information and Consultation
Fiji’s new fuel governance moves have the private sector hopeful, but leaders are demanding formal information-sharing and closer government consultation to weather price swings and supply jitters. They’re pushing for clear plans, timely import updates, and transparent distribution rules as the cyclone season and global market volatility add to the uncertainty.
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Business Link Pacific Rolls Out iTaukei-Language Tools to Boost Digital Business Support for Indigenous Fijian Entrepreneurs
– A regional push goes local: iTaukei-language online business tools are rolling out to help Indigenous Fijian entrepreneurs plan, manage money, and grow their ventures. – New iTaukei templates and resources aim to make digital business support more accessible for rural Fiji small businesses, unlocking growth through language–matched tools. – A landmark translation effort could…
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Lautoka Port Opens Container Yard 4 to Boost Capacity for Forecast Cargo Growth and Regional Trade
New container yard at Lautoka Port signals a major step in Fiji’s port modernization. The upgrade targets faster operations and greater capacity, positioning the gateway for growing cargo, tourism and regional trade across the Pacific.
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Tower Insurance Holds Pacific Leadership Summit in Suva to Accelerate Regional Growth
Pacific leaders gather for a week-long summit to sharpen strategy, expand offerings, and invest in regional talent. A blend of development, collaboration, and culture signals bold plans for resilience and growth across Pacific markets.