Business
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Fiji’s Teen Agripreneur Seeds a Bold Future in Farming
A 19-year-old agriculture student in Fiji turns early allowances into a thriving seedling business, turning ambition into real-world farming ventures. From seedlings to sustainable farming innovations, his story hints at a brighter future for young entrepreneurs.
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Regulatory Push for Fiji’s Booming Kava Industry
Fiji’s kava sector is expanding quickly, and a new Kava Bill along with a National Kava Policy could shape its future. As consultations roll out nationwide, the move aims to protect local livelihoods and the cultural significance of kava—while addressing emerging industry risks.
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Labasa Gets a New One-Stop Shop for Home, Building and Finance
Labasa welcomes a new co-located hub that brings building materials, home furnishings, and financing together under one roof. A modern showroom and streamlined layouts promise broader choices and easier, more affordable shopping for Northern Fiji families and builders.
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Fiji Backs Pacific Resilience Facility to Shield MSMEs from Climate Shocks
Fiji’s business community is backing a bold resilience push aimed at shielding small to medium enterprises from climate shocks. The proposed Pacific Resilience Facility would prioritize preparedness with grant-based funding and stronger private-sector tools. A new Private Sector Disaster Resilience Toolkit promises to turn strategy into action and steady the economy in turbulent times.
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Fiji Bets on Global Markets with Stricter Export Standards
Fiji’s farmers and exporters are gearing up for tighter international standards in key markets like Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., and Japan. With a forthcoming Carbon Law and closer cross-ministry collaboration, the push is to lift local quality and safety to global benchmarks—benefiting both producers and consumers.
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Damodar Group Unveils Startup Spaces in Pacific Harbour
A new chapter unfolds at Damodar Arts Village in Pacific Harbour, as tenancy opportunities spark a fresh wave of creativity and enterprise. With a focus on revitalizing tourism and highlighting Fiji’s iTaukei culture, the initiative aims to empower young entrepreneurs and startups to shape a vibrant, community-driven hub.
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Tappoo Group Announces Year-Long Promotions to Celebrate More Than 85 Years
Get ready for a year of celebrations and surprises as a veteran retailer unveils calendar-driven events, fresh experiences, and loyalty rewards designed to delight shoppers across its stores.
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Jack’s–UoF Scholarship to Cover Full Tuition for Selected Fiji Undergraduates
Fiji’s students may soon benefit from a new scholarship that covers full tuition for selected undergraduates in Commerce, IT, Journalism and Media Studies. This joint effort by the University of Fiji and Jack’s Retail signals a strong commitment to education and youth development, offering renewed opportunity for those facing financial barriers to study.
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Fiji Beyond-the-Hotel Tourism Push to Boost Local Economies
Tourism Fiji is urging visitors to step beyond the hotel bubble and help local communities thrive. Through storytelling and smarter digital engagement, the plan aims to spread tourism’s benefits wider while keeping the industry adaptable and resilient.
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BSP Life Marks 150th Anniversary With Record Payouts
BSP Life marks its 150th anniversary with a record $110 million in benefits paid in 2025. A milestone that hints at what’s next for policyholders and the insurer’s evolving product lineup.