Business
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Hilton Fiji Clinches Gold and Bronze at Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards for Guest Experience and Staff Development
Hilton Fiji lands multiple accolades at a premier tourism awards event, highlighting standout guest experiences and a strong commitment to staff development. A milestone for Fiji’s vibrant hospitality landscape.
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Fijian Holdings unveils strategic leadership lineup to fast-track Pacific Cement project and group growth
Fijian Holdings is rolling out a strategic leadership refresh to speed up major capital projects and long-term growth. A wave of senior appointments across Pacific Cement, Basic Industries and the group’s investment and project functions signals a new phase of execution and capability-building.
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Chocolate Queen Kirsten Tibballs Launches Fiji Dessert Residency With Limited Seats
Renowned chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs brings her dessert‑driven artistry to Fiji with a string of intimate, limited‑capacity experiences. From an elevated high‑tea in Suva to a boutique dessert residency at a luxury resort, the events fuse fine chocolate with a charitable twist. Tickets are scarce and the focus is on exclusive moments that appeal to culinary…
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Kirsten Tibballs to host Grand High Tea in Suva on 22 March 2026 at Grand Pacific Hotel
Renowned chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs, the “Chocolate Queen,” brings a one-day Grand High Tea to Suva’s Grand Pacific Hotel. An intimate afternoon of signature chocolate artistry, pastries and savouries—with a charitable twist—awaits. With limited seating, this is a rare culinary moment as Tibballs heads on to a dessert residency in Natadola.
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Fiji monitors labour market risk as global flight disruptions and rising fuel costs hit tourism
Fiji is keeping a close watch as global travel disruptions and rising fuel costs from the Middle East crisis threaten its tourism-driven economy. Officials warn the ripple effects could touch hospitality jobs and overseas labour programs, prompting careful monitoring and prepared responses.
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Ashim Singh Named Executive Chef at Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa, First Fijian to Hold Top Culinary Post
Fiji’s culinary scene marks a milestone as Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa appoints its first Fijian Executive Chef. With a globe-spanning background and a focus on local ingredients, the new leader signals an exciting era for destination dining.
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InterContinental Fiji debuts Sweet Dreams sleep package with pre-arrival consultation to improve holiday sleep
A Fiji resort is rolling out a sleep-focused getaway designed to help couples rest easier on vacation. The limited-time package pairs a pre-arrival sleep consult with in-room wellness perks and calming on-site facilities for a more peaceful escape.
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Fiji braces for rising costs as oil surges beyond $100 amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Global oil prices surge and Fiji faces fresh cost pressures as the Hormuz disruption rattles fuel supplies. Regulators warn higher transport and living costs could follow, prompting calls for contingency planning. A developing story on how international shocks may reshape prices at home.
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Fiji’s 2023–24 Employment Survey Highlights Women’s Unemployment Gap and Barriers to Formalisation
New data reveal a skills-rich but underutilized female workforce in Fiji: high education and talent, yet few leadership roles or formal business gains—pointing to reforms and smarter workplace practices that could unlock real growth.
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Fiji’s Zabeen Khan Expands Goat Herd to 150 on 101-Acre Farm, Leading a Women-Led Agricultural Revival
From a backyard herd to a thriving hillside operation, Zabeen Rukshar Khan is turning farming into a bold new chapter in Fiji. Her journey blends grit, smart thinking, and hands-on goat care, shining a light on women leading agricultural revival. It’s a story of resilience, risk, and the daily work that sustains a farm.