Business
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Fiji’s iTaukei Affairs seeks funding and VKB digitisation to safeguard culture and land records
Urgent reforms loom for the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs as it advances digital services, secures funding, and protects cultural heritage. The path to stronger governance and preserved identity now depends on new resources and closer collaboration with traditional leaders and communities.
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Fiji launches iTaukei Business Tool to empower indigenous entrepreneurs with language-specific support
Government-backed and culturally tuned, a new platform helps iTaukei entrepreneurs uncover growth opportunities through language-specific diagnostics and a regional network of mentors. The iTaukei Business Tool aims to connect small businesses with tailored guidance, training and financing—all designed to respect local language and business norms.
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Fiji approves $7 million grant to Pacific Polytech to expand TVET and upgrade facilities
Pacific Polytech secures a $7 million government grant to boost skills training and expand technical education in Fiji, after a brief legal review. This funding signals a broader push for stronger TVET programs, paired with renewed oversight to ensure quality and real industry readiness.
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ADB approves $50M soft loan to Fiji for health-system overhaul under PHIT, first co-financed with World Bank under FMRF
An ambitious cross-bank pact is set to overhaul Fiji’s health system—from digital upgrades and primary care modernization to a new regional referral hub—part of a broader Pacific resilience push. The initiative promises long-term resilience and expanded training for health workers across the region.
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Macuata Tourism Association revived as Amelia Simmons elected president to drive eco-tourism and community-led growth on Vanua Levu
Macuata’s tourism scene is getting a fresh boost as a revived association maps out eco-friendly, community-led growth that could unlock untapped potential. Led by Amelia Simmons, the initiative aims to unite operators and locals, safeguard cultural and natural assets, and boost local jobs and incomes.
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Fijian Holdings reshuffles leadership to fast-track cement plant and expand investment portfolio
Fiji’s FHL is launching a sweeping leadership reshuffle to sharpen strategy and accelerate major projects. Five senior executives take on new roles across investment, projects and finance, signaling a bold push from a new cement plant to a reset of core businesses.
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Fiji’s WIN Convention 2026 Unveils Speaker Lineup Under ‘Give to Gain’ Theme to Boost Women’s Growth in Tech and Policy
With two weeks to go, Fiji’s WIN Convention 2026 brings together entrepreneurs, policymakers and investors to chart practical routes for boosting women’s leadership in business. Expect bold talks on digital governance, climate-smart growth, and sustainable investment—designed to turn opportunity into real impact for women entrepreneurs across the region.
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Kadavu Gets Satellite Internet Under Fiji’s USO With Vodafone
A new Universal Service Obligation contract is bringing satellite-based internet to Kadavu, delivering shared Wi‑Fi hubs and affordable data vouchers to underserved communities. The phase‑one rollout will connect multiple communities across Kadavu’s tikinas, expanding access to education, health information and local enterprise.
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Fiji cane growers can now save for retirement via voluntary cane-payment deductions under FNPF-SCGF pact
Fiji’s cane farmers may soon turn a portion of their payments into retirement savings. A new, flexible partnership will let growers direct proceeds into a savings fund, offering a fresh path to long-term financial security.
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Fiji keeps weeks-long fuel reserves as authorities monitor global oil routes and price risk
Fiji says fuel stocks are holding firm for weeks, with more shipments on the way. While supply looks stable now, officials warn any global price moves could take weeks to show at the pump, and they’re urging calm to keep the distribution network smooth.