Business
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FBC’s VITI+ hits 26,000 users and US$400,000 in revenue, signaling viable Pacific-led streaming with SERE+ on the way
Pacific broadcasters are betting on a homegrown digital future that protects editorial integrity while monetizing niche audiences. FBC’s pivot to direct-to-consumer platforms and a forthcoming music-and-streaming push hints at a regional blueprint for local storytelling—and diaspora connection.
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UN urges Fiji and Pacific to anchor cooperatives in policy and statistics for inclusive growth
Cooperatives power communities across the Pacific, but their impact often goes unseen in policy and statistics. A senior UN official calls for formal recognition and integrated planning, while Fiji signals reforms to boost the movement. How far will governments go to put cooperatives at the heart of development?
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Fiji sugarcane farmers gain access to voluntary savings plan through SCGF–FNPF partnership
Fiji’s sugarcane farmers could gain long-term financial resilience through a new voluntary savings option linked to cane proceeds. A parallel digitisation push aims to streamline access to records and services, with a focus on empowering women growers.
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Fiji Secures $50M ADB-World Bank Loan to Modernize Health System and Boost Digital Health
A bold funding push is reshaping Fiji’s health system, blending digital health upgrades with modern primary care and a new regional hospital. A streamlined, cross‑lender framework is coordinating support to speed up planning and rollout, signaling a broader effort to boost health resilience across the Pacific.
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KPMG Opens Fiji Dynamix in Suva, Expanding Australia-Focused Delivery Capabilities
Fiji steps into a bigger role as a regional delivery hub for a leading professional services firm, with a new centre aimed at fast-tracking digital work and local talent development. The move highlights a focus on staff wellbeing while positioning Fiji to support growth across regional markets, including Australia.
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Fiji Braces for Fuel-Price Shock, Not Shortage, as Regulators Push Transparency and Preparedness
Fiji may face fuel price swings rather than supply shortages as global tensions unsettles oil markets. A senior adviser urges tighter price transparency, stronger local oversight, and vigilance against misinformation that could trigger panic buying. Practical steps to protect households and small businesses—amid a shifting energy landscape—are explored.
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Fiji Airways weighs fuel levy and fare hikes as jet fuel spikes amid Middle East conflict
Fiji Airways says jet fuel costs are climbing amid Middle East tensions and hints at possible fare increases or a separate fuel levy. The carrier stresses careful monitoring and a measured response, prioritizing jobs and current capacity while market moves unfold.
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Fiji to reform immigration policy to balance skilled visas with local job protection
Rising migration and shifting global pressures are prompting a rethink of how borders, jobs, and growth intersect. A planned policy overhaul promises fairness, stronger border controls, and clearer processes to align skilled talent with national development—without sidelining local workers. The outcome could redefine opportunity.
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Fiji rolls out nationwide youth-development push with new sports facilities, anti-doping drive and employment partnerships
Fiji reveals a bold plan to grow youth sport with new facilities, anti-doping education, and cross-sector partnerships that bridge training with work opportunities. The move aims to keep young people engaged, healthy, and ready for life beyond the field.
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Fiji Advances On‑Farm Modernisation With Dairy Expansion, Livestock Upgrades and Biogas Installations
Fiji is launching a broad on-farm upgrade program to modernize its farming sector, bringing new dairy facilities, improved livestock housing, water systems, and renewable-energy solutions to farms. The move shifts from policy talk to tangible, farm-level investments aimed at boosting productivity and rural livelihoods.