Business
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Fiji urged to boost fuel-price monitoring and data transparency as global oil shocks loom
Geopolitical tensions are nudging global oil prices higher, hinting at a sharper pump-price spike for Fiji in the weeks ahead. A senior regulator warns that stronger price monitoring and clear baseline data are essential to navigate the volatility. The ripple effects could touch electricity tariffs, transport costs, and rural communities, highlighting how fuel moves can…
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Naag Baba Kuti: Fiji’s Secluded Hindu Shrine Preserving Girmitiya Memory and Living Devotion
Hidden off a quiet highway, Naag Baba Kuti sits among bamboo and forest, where Girmitiya memory meets living devotion. A white shrine, a Wish Tree, and a weathered serpent idol guard a tranquil pool, inviting visitors into a space of healing, reflection and quiet reverence.
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Fiji Airways Maintains Full Schedule as Fuel Prices Surge, Weighs Possible Fuel Surcharge
Fuel prices are surging amid global tensions, but Fiji Airways says it will keep its full route schedule for now to keep Fiji connected. The airline is monitoring costs closely and hints at possible fare adjustments or a targeted fuel surcharge if prices stay volatile—without sacrificing service.
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Fiji Sugar Cane Growers to Direct Cane Proceeds Into FNPF Retirement Fund Under New Voluntary Scheme
A new voluntary savings scheme could help Fiji’s sugarcane growers tuck away retirement funds by diverting part of cane proceeds into the Fiji National Provident Fund. The collaboration between the SCGF and FNPF aims to make saving easier for growers with irregular incomes, with more details on eligibility and rollout to come.
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Westpac Fiji Unveils 2026 30 Grants for Women and Girls Education Under Balance the Scales Theme and New Entry Formats
Westpac Fiji kicks off its 2026 round of the Women and Girls Education Grants with a bold new theme and tailored entry ideas for primary to adult learners. Thirty grants are up for grabs, spanning creative formats and tiered awards designed to boost education and empower Fiji’s women and girls. A focused push on practical,…
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Fiji launches phased income-generation pilot for vulnerable groups with two-stage monitoring and ongoing support
Vulnerable Fijians are getting a boost from a targeted income-generation pilot that blends business training with phased coaching and practical toolkits. Focused on people with disabilities, single mothers, and caregivers, the program guides participants from training to hands-on setup—with ongoing mentoring to help sustain small enterprises and a planned evaluation to gauge potential expansion.
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Fiji’s Amelia East of BluVolt Enterprise Wins Woman Coastal Fisher of the Year for a Sustainable, Community-Led Aquaculture Model
Amelia East’s BluVolt Enterprise is redefining Fiji’s coastal economy by fusing conservation with sustainable aquaculture in a women-led family venture. From community-driven initiatives to a scalable model for island livelihoods, the story hints at big impact without losing sight of the ocean that inspires it.
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KPMG Fiji’s training-led growth builds a 200-strong outsourcing delivery centre
From a five-person start-up to a Fiji delivery hub of nearly 200 professionals, this story shows how relentless staff development—and a focus on soft skills—are powering rapid growth and world-class outsourcing credentials. A glimpse into how continuous learning is shaping Fiji’s professional services export.
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Fiji 2025 Building Permits Reach $618M as Completion Value Jumps 71% Despite Fewer Completions
Fiji’s 2025 building approvals rose even as completed projects fell, hinting that a housing-supply boost may take longer to materialize. With permits concentrated in the Central Division and most completions in the Western Division, the journey from permit to delivery looks unusually uneven.
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Fiji Unveils Integrated Fisheries and Forestry Reforms with New Laws, Real-Time Vessel Tracking and Local Tuna Processing Push
Fiji is rolling out sweeping reforms to protect its fisheries and forests while strengthening rural livelihoods and export potential. From a state-of-the-art surveillance hub to modernised enforcement and plans for local tuna processing, the moves aim to turn natural capital into lasting community value.