Business
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Fiji Sugar Sector Braces After Rarawai Mill Fire
A fire at the Rarawai Sugar Mill shuts down operations and sends farmers scrambling to reroute cane to Lautoka. Investigations are underway to uncover the blaze’s cause, while officials emphasize safety and resilience to protect livelihoods and the industry’s future.
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Fijian Holdings Limited Navigates Profit Dip as New Tower and Ventures Kick Off
Fijian Holdings Limited reveals a year of bold milestones and resilient performance. With major developments in Suva and Korovou, plus strong momentum from its subsidiaries, the group navigates challenges while laying groundwork for future growth. Net assets rose and strategic investments signal a cautious, yet confident path forward.
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Fiji Targets High-Income Status by 2050 with Bold Reforms and IMF-ADB Backing
Fiji is lining up a bold economic turnaround with a clear path to high-income status by 2050. Reforms and targeted investments in tourism, MSMEs, and infrastructure, paired with prudent debt management, aim to boost growth and resilience—spurred by international collaboration. It’s a plan that could reshape living standards in the years ahead.
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Fire at Fiji’s Rarawai Sugar Mill Halts Operations, Cane Redirected to Lautoka
Fire erupts at the Rarawai mill’s powerhouse, bringing production to a standstill as investigators work to determine what happened. All staff are reported safe, and cane deliveries are being rerouted to Lautoka to keep supplies steady. As safety and maintenance questions come into focus, the industry braces for updates.
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Fiji to Reform Credit Unions With Central Oversight to Restore Trust
A sweeping modernization is taking shape for Fiji’s credit unions. With questions about governance and financial health, new reforms aim to boost oversight, restore trust, and safeguard members’ savings—while reviving the sector’s reach in communities across the country.
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Reserve Bank of Fiji Signals Record Profit for Government
Fiji’s central bank posts another year of strong profits, lifting government coffers and underscoring a cautious, reserve-driven strategy. As global rates shift and new risks emerge, the bank’s next moves could reshape the economy.
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Fiji Reserve Bank Posts Record Profit, Eyes Bigger Government Transfer
Fiji’s central bank has posted a historic profit, highlighting bold reserve management and a lift from higher global interest rates. The record earnings hint at meaningful government transfers ahead, though officials caution that future gains depend on foreign reserves and shifting market dynamics.
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Bank South Pacific Joins Fiji Wheelbarrow Race to Reach $1 Million Milestone
An annual charity race hits a major milestone as corporate support grows for children with disabilities. The Frank Hilton Organisation’s mission is amplified by creativity, community backing, and a sustained pledge that signals bigger things ahead.
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Fiji’s Domestic Investment Surge Sets the Stage for Growth
Fiji is ramping up domestic investment, blending big capital with local enterprise to fuel growth across tourism, real estate, and beyond. A more resilient economy is taking shape, powered by new projects, partnerships, and fresh opportunities on the horizon.
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Fiji Tourism Names New CEO Dr. Paresh Pant, Signals New Era for Global Brand
Tourism Fiji announces a new chief executive with decades of regional experience and a PhD in Tourism Strategy. The appointment signals a bold push toward sustainable growth, a stronger global brand, and community-focused tourism as Fiji’s industry looks to the future.
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Labasa Hotel Expands with New Wing, Boosting Northern Hospitality
Labasa’s hospitality scene gets a boost as Grand Eastern Hotel unveils a new wing, expanding room options and offering flexible stays. The expansion signals a broader effort to boost Labasa’s appeal as a regional business and tourism hub, with more choices for visitors and growing opportunities for the local economy.
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Fiji’s RC Manubhai Becomes First to Earn Dual ISO 27001 and 14001 Certifications
Two global standards, one groundbreaking milestone. RC Manubhai Group makes history in Fiji by earning ISO 27001 for information security and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management across all divisions—a bold new benchmark for the island’s retail and manufacturing sector.
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Alphabet Reaches $3 Trillion Valuation Amid AI Rally
Alphabet hits a historic $3 trillion valuation as AI optimism drives a fresh wave of tech gains. With regulatory challenges still on the horizon, the Google parent leans into AI to shape tomorrow’s landscape.
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Fiji’s Labasa Sugar Mill Turns to Indian Engineers to Boost Efficiency
Labasa Sugar Mill in Fiji is delivering a surprisingly steady season despite its 140-year-old machinery. With engineers on the way and a push to replant approved cane varieties, the story points to a more efficient, resilient future for Fiji’s sugar industry.
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Fiji Construction Boom Gathers Pace as Labor Shortage Looms
Fiji’s construction scene is booming, with more permits and soaring project values across residential, commercial, and industrial builds. Yet completion certificates lag behind, hinting at a shift toward bigger, high-value projects and a looming skilled-labor squeeze.
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ANZ Faces Historic Penalty as ASIC Flags Systemic Misconduct
Regulators allege systemic mismanagement at a major bank that left thousands of customers shortchanged and trust shaken. A historic penalty looms, raising questions about internal controls and governance—and what reforms will follow for the institution and its customers.
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Fiji’s Building Boom: Permits Surge as Completions Lag Hint at an Economic Shift
Fiji’s construction scene is buzzing in mid-2024, with a surge in permits and a jump in project value pointing to bigger, non-residential developments. Yet completion figures tell a different story, hinting at lags between approvals and builds. With investment on the rise and skilled-labor challenges ahead, the sector could shape the economy’s next big move.
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Fiji launches nationwide relief for burnt-cane farmers ahead of 2025 season
For the first time, a comprehensive rehabilitation package reaches all of Fiji’s sugarcane regions, delivering cash and farming supplies to farmers hit by pre-crush fires. Backed by a six-figure government fund and coordinated by the Sugar Cane Growers Council, this rollout signals a major step toward resilience and recovery for the sector.
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Fiji Banks Urged to Embrace Gender-Inclusive Finance
Across Fiji, a two-pronged blueprint aims to close the gender finance gap by marrying customer-focused products for women with bold internal reforms. The plan envisions at least 30% female representation in senior leadership and board roles, alongside data-driven strategies to serve women-led enterprises. If implemented, it could redefine how finance works for women—and unlock new…
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Fiji and Samsung Explore New Zealand-Backed Smart-Tech Partnership
Fiji and New Zealand are advancing talks on smart technologies and sustainable development that could reshape telecoms, agritech, and renewable energy. The discussions point to a bold path for deeper economic ties and new investment—a promising outlook for the region.
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Fiji Tourism Faces Revenue Gap, Targets Diversification After Mixed Quarter
Fiji’s tourism earnings hint at a partial rebound in the June quarter, but are not back to last year’s levels. Traditional markets still lead, even as diversification and seasonal swings shape the outlook. A closer look at these trends could redefine Fiji’s path toward greater resilience and growth.
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Fiji Sugar Reform: Farmers Push for Democratic Control and Modernization
Fiji’s sugar sector sits at a crossroads, with farmers and workers demanding a more transparent, participatory future. As aging mills and climate pressures bite, bold reform ideas hint at collaboration, shared ownership, and new markets—offering a glimpse of a more resilient path forward, even as the debate continues.
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Makita Lands in Fiji Through Vinod Patel & Company: Power Tools for Every Job
Powerful, precise, and built to endure—Makita’s latest tools push performance to new levels. From drills to grinders, see why this trusted range could redefine your next project.
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Crab Seller of Rewa: Two Decades of Resilience on the Market
On the edge of Nadera, a familiar crab seller starts before dawn, turning the sea’s bounty into a lifeline for his family. Through changing weather and tight margins, his steady routine and stubborn resilience hint at a bigger, hopeful story about hard work and resourcefulness.
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Fiji Airways Named APEX World Class Airline 2026, Cracks Global Top 10
From outside the Top 100 in 2016 to a Top 10 global airline, Fiji Airways earns a prestigious World Class award for 2026. A story of grit, innovation, and a passenger‑first approach redefining Pacific travel.
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Mt Kasi landowners pledge active role in mine’s development
Yanawai’s MT Kasi landowners have taken a ceremonial step that signals a new, collaborative path for Mt Kasi’s development. The pledge hints at a government-backed model focused on empowering locals and weaving cultural respect into shared, long-term prosperity.
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SPBD Fiji hits $125M in women-led loans, sparking a Pacific empowerment wave
SPBD Fiji hits a major milestone, disbursing $125 million in loans to women-led businesses and fueling a movement of entrepreneurship across the Pacific. From weekly village groups to empowering stories of resilience, the ripple effects are reshaping the economy. A vendor’s journey—from a modest loan to a thriving SME—offers just a glimpse of the potential…
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Fiji Rolls Out Film Tax Rebate to Fuel Studios, Jobs and Global Productions
Fiji’s film industry is riding a wave of new investment and government backing, unlocking opportunities for local talent and ambitious production plans—from studios to underwater filming. The move hints at lasting economic and cultural growth for the island nation.
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Fiji Tackles Gender-Inclusive Finance as Women Entrepreneurs Face Lending Barriers
New findings reveal persistent barriers for women in Fiji’s financial system—from lower bank account ownership to tougher lending terms for women-led businesses. Despite growing inclusion efforts, data gaps and lingering biases keep many women from fully accessing capital, leaving a key part of the economy untapped.
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Fiji Eyes $6B Private Investment Amid Pacific Leaders Talks in Auckland
Fiji is laying the groundwork for a new wave of investment with streamlined trade and permitting reforms, signaling a multi-billion private sector opportunity. From hospitality projects to a bold 100% renewable energy roadmap, leaders are shaping ideas into tangible plans that could reshape the Pacific’s investment landscape.