Business
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Fiji Faces New Headwinds as Middle East Turmoil Threatens Fuel Costs
Uncertainty from Middle East tensions could ripple through Fiji’s economy, potentially lifting fuel and living costs. Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel warns that global instability may tighten trade and commodity prices, even as reserves stay solid. As Fiji eyes the 2026–27 budget, the focus is on resilience, disciplined spending, and private-sector partnership to weather the shocks.
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Fiji CEOs Spark Private Sector–Government Dialogue at Networking Event
Fiji’s business leaders gathered for a landmark CEO’s Networking Event, joining forces to turn challenges into opportunities. With policy-makers in attendance, the evening set the stage for deeper private-sector collaboration and a more resilient economy.
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Sugarcane Farmers Get Financial Lifeline: Lower Loan Rates, Insurance and Savings
Sugarcane farmers could soon see relief from a sweeping new package that lowers loan costs, expands credit access, and introduces protection schemes. With special attention to women and new entrants, the plan also signals bigger steps toward farm modernization and flood resilience—all aimed at helping growers weather recent challenges.
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Fiji Braces for Inflation as Middle East Conflict Pushes Fuel Costs and Tourism Down
Global tensions could push up fuel costs and living expenses in Fiji, tightening household budgets. With the push to diversify and boost local production more urgent than ever, families brace for a turbulent economic path ahead.
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Labasa Eco-Tourism at Risk as Bridge Upgrades Loom
Labasa dreams of becoming a premier eco-tourism destination, but growing pains loom as key infrastructure faces upgrades. A bridge closure and bypass options spark concerns that limited access could slow visits to icons like Floating Island and Nag Mandir. Stakeholders say a cohesive, long-term plan is essential to sustain growth and investment in the North.
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Fiji braces for fuel-price surge as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
Rising tensions in the Middle East over critical oil routes could push Fiji’s fuel prices higher. As global markets react, everyday costs—from transport to groceries and electricity—may feel the squeeze.
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Leadership Fiji and Credit Corporation Renew 25-Year Partnership in Fiji
Leadership Fiji and Credit Corporation renew a 25-year partnership dedicated to cultivating principled leadership across Fiji. The collaboration aims to empower emerging leaders, expand networks, and drive resilient communities and organizations, underscoring the transformative power of engaged leadership for Fiji’s future.
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Gau’s Tikina Vanuaso Cooperatives Eye Expansion After Management Training
Three days of cooperative management training in Vanuaso Village sparked growth across Tikina Vanuaso, with new groups forming and existing cooperatives tightening bylaws and governance. Ambitions are rising—from expanding trade to exploring new services—as the community envisions a more resilient, locally driven economy. The momentum hints at a brighter future for cooperative enterprise in the…
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Fiji Inflation Slips into Deflation in Feb 2026 CPI
Inflation in Fiji cooled to -1.8% for the year to February 2026, but price moves across sectors tell a mixed story. Food and non-alcoholic beverages climbed, even as transport costs eased and some services dipped, while the overall CPI nudged higher from January to February 2026. The latest numbers hint at varied pressures for households…
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Fiji Braces for Fuel Price Rise as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Intensify
Escalating tensions in the Middle East could ripple into Fiji’s fuel prices as global oil markets react to potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Short-term volatility may tighten wallets, while longer disruptions could push up transport, food, and electricity costs.