Business
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Fiji Tuna Industry Unveils Worker Welfare Guidelines
Fiji’s longline tuna sector is embracing a bold shift toward ethical, people-centered practices with a new set of social policy guidelines. The measures target safety at sea, fair work contracts, and greater transparency, aiming to safeguard seafarers while boosting global competitiveness. Backed by government and international partners, this collaborative move signals a turning point for…
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Fiji’s Labour Market in 2025: Hiring Slows, Formal Jobs Rise
Here are three concise teaser options you can use: – Fiji’s labour market is testing new ground as hiring cools but formal employment rises, signaling a complex path to resilience. – Softening demand meets growing formal employment in Fiji—a snapshot of a market navigating post-pandemic shifts. – As 2025 ends, Fiji’s jobs landscape shows mixed…
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Fiji’s Renewable Push Hangs on Tariff Hike
Fiji’s energy future could hinge on a pivotal tariff decision. As a major renewables push and rising costs unfold, the outcome may reshuffle reliability, debt, and the road to a cleaner grid.
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Fiji Eyes 32% Electricity Tariff Hike to Fund Big Grid Upgrades
Fiji could see a substantial rise in electricity tariffs as Energy Fiji Limited pushes a multi-year plan to fund a nationwide grid and generation upgrades. Tied to a 2031 Power Development Plan, the move is under review by regulators with public consultations set to begin on January 6. The proposal aims to strengthen reliability and…
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Fiji’s Energy Fiji Limited Unveils Two-Part Tariff to Protect Low-Income Households Amid Rooftop Solar Growth
Rooftop solar is reshaping how households use the grid, sparking a two-part tariff designed to protect low-income bills. Fixed charges could replace the old single-rate approach, while subsidies stay in place and efficiency—along with renewable energy—gets a boost. A pivotal rethink of energy costs unfolds.
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Post Fiji: Diversification Drives Growth Amid Tough Competition
Post Fiji is navigating a crowded market and posting improved results. CEO Issac Mow dispels the monopoly myth and points to diversification as the engine of the company’s stronger outlook.
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Riverside Tailor Builds a Thriving Small Business in a Quiet Village
On the quiet banks of the Rewa River, a riverside tailoring shop quietly grows into a local staple. Sonam Datt and her husband blend craft, community, and hard-won wisdom into a small business that proves resilience can flourish far from the city. A heartening tale of skill, belief, and everyday triumph.
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Fiji Electricity Tariff Hike Could Hit Households and Small Businesses
Former finance minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum warns that rising electricity tariffs could hit Fiji’s most vulnerable hardest, potentially pushing up prices for essentials and squeezing small businesses. With fresh public consultations underway, questions linger about how households will weather the higher costs.
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Fiji’s $3.7B Foreign Reserves Signal Resilience Amid Widening Trade Gap
Fiji’s reserves hover around $3.7 billion as inflation cools to zero, even as a widening trade deficit driven by higher imports tests the island nation’s resilience.
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Fiji’s Economy Rides Resilience as Tourism and Investment Rally
Fiji’s economy is showing resilience amid a mix of gains and headwinds, with tourism and consumer activity trending higher while mining and sugar face challenges. A brighter credit landscape and rising investment hint at a cautiously optimistic path ahead, even as some sectors temper momentum.
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Fiji to Raise Electricity Tariffs by 32% for Grid Upgrades
Energy Fiji Limited is seeking a 32% electricity tariff rise over four years to fund a major grid upgrade and keep up with growing demand. The plan would funnel billions into Fiji’s energy network by 2031, aimed at boosting reliability and supporting future growth. A pivotal moment for households and businesses as the energy landscape…
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Seven-Year-Old Unclaimed Policy Funds Move to Fiji Regulator
Unclaimed life-insurance benefits in Fiji are undergoing a high-stakes shift. A sizable sum tied to dozens of matured policies has been handed to the regulator after years of dormancy, as outreach to rightful owners—many abroad—intensifies. Behind the numbers lie a careful balance of regulatory duties and the drive to reunite people with what’s theirs.
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Funding Delays Cloud Solomon Islands’ Bina Harbour Tuna Plant
Plans for a tuna processing hub at Bina Harbour could spark jobs and regional growth in the Solomon Islands, but progress hinges on securing financing. The project outlines port upgrades, a processing facility, and supporting infrastructure, with international partners eyeing concessional funding to move from planning to reality. If finance comes through, the venture could…
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IFC-Tonga Pact Set to Boost MSME Financing and Job Creation
A new partnership between the International Finance Corporation and Tonga Development Bank aims to boost Tonga’s micro, small, and medium enterprises. By expanding access to finance and offering targeted support in the wake of the Hunga Tonga eruption and the pandemic, the initiative could help create jobs and strengthen key sectors, including tourism and women-owned…
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Fiji Outlines Prudent Finance Path for 2026 with Inclusive Growth
Fiji signals a fiscally disciplined path into 2026, prioritizing SME support, investment, and job creation. In a year of tests, leaders stress resilience and a steadfast commitment to inclusive growth that reaches every family. A hopeful roadmap for stable, shared prosperity across the islands.
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Cane Growers Rally for a Resilient 2025 Amid Climate Challenges
Climate shocks, rising costs, and labor hurdles cast a tough outlook for cane growers in 2025. Yet a renewed push for unity and practical safeguards—like subsidized risk insurance and stronger district-based support—signal a resilient path forward for the industry.
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Fiji Remittances May Slow as Immigration Rules Tighten
Fiji’s remittance-driven consumer boom may be cooling as immigration policies abroad tighten. An economist warns that remittance inflows could ease in 2026, highlighting a need for stronger private-sector hiring and investment to shield household demand. A sharp drop in long-term departures adds to a shifting income landscape for households.
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LICI Fiji Reaches $130 Million Investment Milestone in 2025
LICI Fiji marks a historic milestone as investments reach record levels, underscoring a bold push into Fiji’s infrastructure and a promising outlook for policyholders and the local economy.
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Fiji Gold Output Slumps as Vatukoula Shifts to Concentrates
Fiji’s gold story is undergoing a quiet but consequential shift as a legacy mine pivots toward producing gold concentrates. The strategic change is sparking a rethink of output and future profits, backed by a major upgrade and new backing. A new chapter may be dawning for the island nation’s mining sector.
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Japan’s Chugoku Electric Power Bets Big on Fiji’s Energy Future
Fiji’s energy future could be redefined after a major international investment in Energy Fiji Limited. A Japanese utility steps in with a substantial stake, linking global expertise to local ownership and a bold renewables trajectory. The move is hailed as a historic milestone with potential to ease fiscal pressures and accelerate growth in Fiji’s power…
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Neeraj Chadha’s Retirement Signals a New Chapter for Marriott Pacific Islands
After 17 years with Marriott in the Pacific Islands, a veteran leader is preparing to retire. From multi-property operations to community partnerships, his impact stretches well beyond the hotels. A new chapter awaits for the regional team as his legacy continues to guide the path forward.
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Fiji Construction: High-Value Projects Drive Gains Despite Lending Slump
Fiji’s construction outlook is a study in contrasts: high-value projects and rising building permits hint at momentum, even as completion certificates and some lending soften. With prefab imports up and costs edging higher, the sector faces cautious optimism ahead.
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Fiji Inflation Holds at 0% as Trade Gap Widens
Inflation stays flat and consumer activity holds steady, even as the trade gap widens and imports outpace exports. Early signs from investment and lending point to cautious optimism, though external shocks remain a watchful risk.
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Global Tensions Loom Over Fiji’s Economic Outlook as Tourism Holds Steady
Fiji’s economy is navigating a challenging global landscape, with rising trade tensions and shifting foreign policies testing growth. Tourism shows a modest uptick, but several core sectors face volatility, underscoring a mixed path to stability. Policymakers are calling for fiscal discipline and structural reforms to build resilience ahead of cyclone season and ongoing uncertainties.
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Go Big on Agriculture: Fiji’s Hidden Growth Engine
Could Fiji unlock durable growth by turning its rural farms into a powerhouse? A push to massively lift agricultural production, backed by better transport, water, and power, could lift household spending and ripple through services from retail to transport. A broader, agriculture-led path promises resilience beyond tourism and remittances.
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Fiji Post Offices Connected: 58 Locations Unite in Real-Time Network
Fiji’s postal network has gone digital in a big way: all 58 post offices are now connected to a centralized online system. Expect faster parcel handling, real-time transactions, and broader financial access—from towns to remote islands. A milestone with the potential to reshape everyday life and economic opportunities across the nation.
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ADB Funds Air Niugini Fleet Renewal, Paving Greener Skies for PNG
An international financing package is set to modernize Papua New Guinea’s flag carrier with six new Airbus A220-100 jets. The plan aims to boost safety, cut fuel use, and strengthen connectivity across the country and beyond. A greener, more resilient aviation future could be on the horizon for the region.
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Fiji’s 1990 Budget Aims for Deregulation and Export Growth
Fiji’s 1990 budget signaled a bold shift toward export-led growth—deregulation, price reforms, and a stronger push for foreign investment. It framed tax reform, skills development, and entrepreneurship as the keys to competitiveness and sustainable prosperity.
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Fiji’s LICI Digitizes 100k Policy Files, Speeds Up Service
Fiji’s life insurer is turning decades of paper policy files into a digital archive, transforming how customers access and manage their coverage. The move promises faster service and real-time access to policy information, signaling a new era in regional insurance.
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Fiji Rugby Union Names New CFO to Steer Financial Future
Fiji Rugby Union has appointed Pita Tutuvalu Waqanivalu as its new chief financial officer, with his start set for February 2026. A chartered accountant with more than a decade of leadership in both public and private finance and broad international exposure, he brings a proven record of strengthening governance and financial resilience. The move signals…