Business
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Fiji launches village-by-village digital-skills training and direct-purchase emporium to boost rural women’s businesses
Rural women in Fiji face costly barriers to growing small businesses—from trips for quotes to offline paperwork. A new village-by-village plan combines hands-on digital training with an immediate central buying system, promising quicker income and a path toward branding and online sales.
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Fiji Tourism Seeks Flexibility as Airline Disruptions from Middle East Conflicts Hit Bookings
Fiji’s tourism scene is navigating cancellations tied to shifting airline schedules amid global tensions. The response? flexible traveler options and targeted marketing aimed at keeping Fiji top of mind. Even with uncertainty, the islands’ inviting geography and steady demand from major markets hint at resilient appeal.
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Fiji Businesses Brace for Higher Fuel Costs as Middle East Tensions Threaten Global Supplies
Global fuel tensions are fueling worry for Fiji’s businesses as supply and cost uncertainties loom. Any price shifts could ripple into everyday goods and services, underscoring the need for proactive planning.
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Fiji Moves Toward Local Labor as Foreign Worker Costs Hamper Construction, Says RBF Governor
Reserve Bank of Fiji governor Ariff Ali hints that local workers may be preferred over imported labor if available, highlighting cost and uncertainty tied to overseas staffing. With construction projects and productivity directly affected, the debate over balancing mobility, regulation, and talent draws increasing attention.
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Fiji Bets on 6% Growth by 2050 to Hit High-Income Status
Fiji unveils a bold plan to lift growth to six percent by 2050, prioritizing productivity across tourism, agriculture, fisheries, manufacturing, and the digital economy. Modern infrastructure, inclusive prosperity, and strong public-private partnerships stand at the heart of a future-focused roadmap that could reshape the island nation’s economy.
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SEA Program Boat Boost Brings Hope to Fiji’s Rural Fishers
Metuisela Ratauluka’s life on the water is taking a hopeful turn thanks to a government-backed Seafaring Entrepreneurial Assistance Program boost. A boat and engine, provided under a cost-sharing plan, could cut transport costs and open direct access to markets, boosting his family’s income prospects. Officials say the SEA Program is about widening opportunities for rural…
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Fiji Flights See Demand Surge as Travel Rebounds
Fiji’s skies are filling up again as international and domestic travel rebounds, with cargo on the rise too. The latest statistics signal higher seat occupancy and growing airline capacity, hinting at a buoyant period for the islands’ connectivity and economy.
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Fiji’s iTaukei Development Fund Boosts Community Businesses
Four iTaukei landowner ventures across Ba, Bua and Serua have secured more than $200,000 in funding to expand tourism, eco-tourism, farming, and infrastructure services. This community-led effort aims to unlock local economic potential and create sustainable livelihoods.
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Vanua Levu Women Artisans Brace for Fiji’s Tourism Boom
Tourism investments are opening new doors for women artisans in Fiji’s North. Trained to scale from traditional crafts to portable, well-packaged keepsakes, local makers are poised to capture a growing market—and bring pride and prosperity to their communities.
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Fiji Hospitality Leader Wins Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards
Narend Kumar’s decades-long impact on Fiji’s hospitality has earned a Lifetime Achievement Award, signaling more than personal success—it’s about elevating people, mentoring the next generation, and redefining guest experiences. His leadership at Tanoa Hotel Group champions modernization, sustainable tourism, and a culture of excellence that extends far beyond any single property.