Business
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Lautoka Botanical Garden Welcomes Brew and Bites Café in $530K Public Space Project to Boost City Revenue
Lautoka’s Botanical Garden gets a new centerpiece with Brew and Bites Café, born from a four-year council-backed effort. The café aims to mix outdoor life with local enterprise, adding a welcoming gathering spot and a fresh revenue stream for the city. A new chapter in Lautoka’s push for livable, sustainable public spaces.
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Fiji urged to prep for global fuel shocks as Middle East tensions threaten supply chains
Escalating Middle East tensions could ripple through Fiji’s fuel supply and living costs. A leading accounting body warns disruptions may hit transport and prices, urging immediate preparedness—from revising continuity plans to smarter energy use and flexible work arrangements—to weather potential shocks.
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Asco Motors appoints rugby legend Waisale Serevi as brand ambassador to boost Fiji community engagement
Rugby legend Waisale Serevi steps into a bold new partnership that blends sport, leadership and cultural pride with a Fiji-based business. The collaboration hints at community-driven initiatives beyond branding, signaling a fresh chapter where sport and local life intersect.
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Fiji cane growers to receive $68.04 per tonne as Sugar Industry Tribunal approves third $10.91/t payment for 2025 season with April 20, 2026 payout
A much-anticipated cane payout has been approved, with a government top-up in place to shore up funds after months of uncertainty. Funds are slated for April 20, 2026, as the industry seeks clarity on disbursement and timing.
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Fiji weighs Vuda waste-to-energy plan to boost energy security amid rising fuel prices
Fiji is weighing renewable options to strengthen energy security as global fuel prices rise. A private-sector waste-to-energy project in Vuda is under regulatory review, with environmental assessments posted and upcoming public consultations. Any decision will balance environmental safeguards with community needs before moving forward.
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APRC warns Fiji lost a critical one-month policy window as fuel-price pass-through accelerates; plans to establish a Fuel Shock Response Framework
Global fuel prices are reshaping Fiji’s economic playbook, but timing could be the unseen lever. The Asia-Pacific Regulatory Centre warns a crucial adjustment window has slipped away, pushing price shocks to households and businesses sooner than expected. A new Fuel Shock Response Framework is being crafted to steady volatility and coordinate policy, even as questions…
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Courts Fiji launches 2026 Mother’s Day and World Cup promo with $44k prize pool and free diabetes screenings
Courts Fiji’s 2026 Mother’s Day promotion in Suva blends retail bargains with community health outreach, including free diabetes screenings. Expect weekly prize draws, discounts across home, tech, and wellness categories, and new partnerships that push preventative care for families. A celebration of shopping with a purposeful twist.
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Fiji warns supply-chain disruption could last months to a year amid energy volatility and stronger fiscal buffers
Global supply chains could stay disrupted for months, maybe a year, keeping energy markets and prices in flux. In Fiji, stronger fiscal buffers may cushion the hit, but a drawn-out recovery could reshape subsidies, reserves and policy choices.
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Fiji to pay more for next fuel shipments as global oil prices surge
Fiji braces for higher fuel costs as global oil volatility pushes up the price of future shipments. Officials say this is a price issue, not a shortage, as households are urged to watch consumption while the market adjusts.
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Fiji braces for higher fuel prices as global oil surge drives up replacement costs
Global oil prices are climbing, and Fiji’s upcoming fuel shipments are expected to be more expensive—even with stable local supplies. Officials stress this is a price issue tied to international markets, not a domestic shortage.