Business
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Fiji’s Interest-Rate Tug-of-War: IMF Push, RBI Caution
IMF pressure to lift Fiji’s policy rate collides with the central bank’s cautious, locally tuned approach. With growth softening, inflation near zero, and reserves held steady, the coming decision could ripple through mortgages, lending, and daily costs. A delicate balancing act between global pressures and everyday realities, it’s shaping Fiji’s financial outlook.
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Fiji Brace for Oil-Price Shock as Middle East Tensions Threaten Tourism
Fiji says it’s closely watching global tensions that could push oil prices higher and ripple through tourism and everyday costs. Officials emphasize vigilance, stability, and ready measures to shield households and the economy if shocks intensify.
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Full Tank Fridays: Pacific Energy’s 5-Cent Fuel Discount at 19 Fiji Stations
Fridays just got cheaper for Fiji drivers. A new weekly 5¢ per litre discount is rolling out across 19 service stations, covering unleaded, diesel, premix, and kerosene. Could your next fuel fill-up be the start of bigger savings?
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From Family Kitchen to Corporate Lunches: Suva’s Thriving Home-Cooked Food Biz
Before dawn in Suva, Mere Biucavu turns everyday shopping into a thriving food business that feeds offices and families. A tale of family, resilience, and delicious ambition.
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Fiji Braces for Oil Price Surge as Global Markets Weaken
Global oil prices are sending ripples through Fiji’s economy, with higher fuel costs looming for households and businesses. Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel warns inflation and pressures on tourism and exports could intensify, as officials monitor the situation for potential responses.
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Fiji Braces for Oil Price Shock as Middle East Tensions Rise
Rising oil prices tied to Middle East tensions could ripple through Fiji’s economy, nudging up transport and household costs. With tourism and exports in the balance, officials stress prudent management and readiness as the global outlook evolves.
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Gau Village Launches Twin Co-ops to Boost Rural Livelihoods
Two new cooperatives in Lekanai Village, Gau, are reshaping local livelihoods. The Miramira ni Savura Lele Women’s Cooperative blends weaving with poultry farming, while the Vatuvula Cooperative aims to run a shop serving everyday needs—together signaling a powerful move toward community-led development.
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Two Cooperatives Emerge in Lekanai Village to Boost Gau Island Livelihoods
A new phase of community development is unfolding in Lekanai Village on Gau Island. Women are turning traditional mat weaving into poultry progress, while men plan a local shop to bring essentials closer to home. Together, these efforts are weaving a more resilient, self-reliant future for the village.
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Fiji Sugar in Focus as Cane-to-Sugar Ratio Surges
Fiji’s sugar sector stands at a turning point as the cane-to-sugar ratio climbs to levels unused in years. With harvests softening and sugar output slipping, questions are being raised about milling efficiency and cane quality—and what it will take to restore momentum.
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Fiji Bolsters Reserves to Weather Inflation and Oil Shocks
Fiji tightens its financial defenses as inflation and global volatility test the economy. With a crucial cushion for imports under the microscope and oil shocks on the horizon, the central bank signals a careful balance between stability and growth. The outlook remains cautious, yet resilient.