Business
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Grace Road Group Repays Fiji Development Bank Loan from 2021; New Financing Application Now Under Board Risk Committee Review
Grace Road Group repaid its Fiji Development Bank loan in 2021 and has a fresh application under assessment. MPs pressed for governance safeguards as the bank touts a stricter, committee-led approval process.
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Fiji’s off-grid schools pay up to 4.1x more for energy as national EUI and CUI benchmarks are introduced
New nationwide analysis shows Fiji’s off-grid and remote schools pay dramatically more for energy than grid-connected ones, with costs per student rising as fuel volatility bites. The study introduces national Energy Utilisation and Cost Utilisation benchmarks to guide improvements, and notes infrastructure gaps that heighten costs and climate risk. It also outlines practical, low-cost steps—from…
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Fiji Maintains Stable Power as EFL Unveils US$2B Renewables Upgrade to Strengthen Grid
Fiji’s power grid is holding steady even as global energy markets show volatility. With renewables already powering about half the grid and big capacity upgrades ahead, resilience and smarter energy use are on the agenda.
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UniFiji and RMIT ink MOU to boost Pacific education as enrolments near 4,000
UniFiji is widening its regional footprint, reporting a near-4,000-strong student body this year and a broader aim to become Pacific education and policy hub. A new memorandum with Australia’s RMIT promises fresh pathways for collaboration in research and curriculum, spanning areas key to the region. As it nears its 21st anniversary, the university sharpens its…
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Grace Road Opens True Mart Supermarket at Challenge Plaza, Nasinu, with $50M Investment and 60 Jobs
Grace Road Group opens True Mart at Challenge Plaza in Nasinu—a $50+ million, multi-tenant project already creating dozens of jobs. With plans for a bank, gym, education hub and more, the development hints at a broader transformation for the area.
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Fiji FCCC Cracks Down on Fuel and LPG Hoarding and Price Gouging With On-Site Stock Checks
Fiji’s competition watchdog is intensifying oversight of fuel and LPG markets, warning traders that hoarding and price manipulation will trigger strict enforcement. With on-site stock checks and new safeguards for consumer access, regulators are acting to keep prices fair even as global supply tensions bite.
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Fiji opens $50 million Naseyani Water Bottling Plant in Ra, boosting exports and local jobs
A $50 million water bottling plant in Naseyani is pitched as a new development model—private investment partnering with landowners to boost rural growth and Fiji’s export potential. With construction underway and local jobs on the horizon, the project signals a fresh path for Ra and its communities.
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FDB and FMF Unveil EV Financing to Make Electric Cars More Affordable in Fiji
Fiji’s push for electric mobility gets a boost as a development bank partners with FMF Electric Vehicle Limited. A blend of tailored EV financing and hands-on demonstrations aims to demystify ownership and speed up the switch to cleaner, more affordable transport.
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Suva to Host Pacific Sub-Regional Office of the Green Climate Fund, Accelerating Climate Finance Access
Suva is set to host a new in-region hub for climate finance, promising faster approvals and closer ties to Pacific resilience projects. The move hints at a turning point in turning pledges into real-world action for island communities.
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Naseyani to Get $50M Fiji Wai Water Bottling Plant Aiming for Export Growth by 2027
A new $50 million water bottling plant is poised to reshape Naseyani Village with jobs, improved infrastructure and stronger export potential. As construction ramps up, the initiative promises a bold new chapter for local development.