Business
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Shreedhar Motors Lists on South Pacific Stock Exchange After $9 Million IPO, First-Day Valuation Near $130 Million
Shreedhar Motors makes a bold move onto the local stock market, signaling rising investor interest and a plan for aggressive expansion. A milestone that underscores the region’s growing appetite for homegrown growth stories.
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Fiji Seeks Royalty Reform to Direct Mining Profits to iTaukei Landowning Units, Extend to Water Resources and Link to Global Prices
A Fiji landowner leader is urging a sweeping review of mining royalties to ensure payments flow to iTaukei landowning units and better reflect global market values. The proposal would expand coverage beyond current rules, potentially including water resources, and tie royalties to international prices as the review unfolds. Stakeholders say the outcome could reshape fair…
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Fiji sugar cane farmers get 12-month loan rate cut to 3.5% under Green Cane Incentive
Nearly 800 sugar cane farmers are set to benefit from a lower 12-month loan rate under a Green Cane incentive, tying financial relief to greener harvesting. Those who maintain a 75% green harvest could extend the reduced rate for another year, a move aligned with sustainability goals and broader ESG ambitions.
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Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji Joins Radisson Individuals for 2027 Reopening After Refurbishment
Radisson Hotel Group is bringing Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji into its Radisson Individuals portfolio, with a substantial refurbishment and a targeted late-2027 relaunch. The 160-room beachfront property will gain upgraded rooms, new suites and villas, expanded dining options and enhanced wellness and leisure facilities to appeal to international travelers. The move deepens Radisson’s…
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Canadian Security Firm Opens Suva Outpost, Pledges 50–100 Local Jobs and International Training Standards
A security firm with Canadian roots and a former Fiji national is opening in Suva, promising to raise professional standards through structured training and international best practices. The move includes plans to create up to 100 local jobs and broaden services across Fiji’s events and hospitality sectors, backed by enhanced pay and career development opportunities.
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Tailevu Holdings Declares First Interim Dividend of 3 Cents per Share
Tailevu Holdings announces its first interim dividend, signaling a momentum shift driven by recent property redevelopment and stronger portfolio performance. The move also foreshadows a renewed push into local property investments and community initiatives in Tailevu.
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Fiji rolls out online building permits and unified accounting to speed planning approvals and boost investment
Fiji is accelerating its digital shift in planning and local government finance. A new online building permit system and a unified accounting platform aim to speed approvals, boost transparency, and strengthen oversight as investment activity climbs.
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Fiji opens Namotomoto NIELIT Polytech Centre to boost electronics and IT skills under India partnership
Fiji’s tech-education landscape just got a major upgrade as Pacific Polytech opens its first NIELIT Polytech Centre for Electronics and ICT at Namotomoto Campus in Nadi. Backed by a bilateral India–Fiji skills partnership, the centre will offer internationally benchmarked courses aimed at building a skilled, job-ready digital workforce.
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Fiji Targets Onshore Tuna Processing to Boost Value, Jobs and Exports, Seeks Investors
Fiji is positioning its tuna for higher-value processing—from fish oil to other manufactured goods—sparking a push for onshore facilities and new public-private partnerships. With funding and expertise in the spotlight, officials say scaling up could reshape jobs and revenue as the country moves beyond exporting raw catches.
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Women Now Majority of FRCS Workforce as Fiji Accelerates Recruitment
FRCS is accelerating recruitment and modernisation in Fiji’s post-COVID recovery. Women now form the majority of its workforce, signaling a bold shift in public service and hinting at bigger questions ahead.