Business
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Fiji’s FNPF Urges Newborn Enrollment as It Plans Member Health Insurance
Fiji’s National Provident Fund is proposing newborns be enrolled from birth through a minor voluntary scheme while outlining plans for member medical insurance. As the fund reports steady investment growth, officials say these moves aim to boost long-term financial security for families.
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Fiji Kava Adulteration Sparks Export Fears, Push for Stricter Quality Controls
Adulterated kava fears mount as officials warn of contamination and possible mixing with cooking products destined for export. With international buyers watching, calls for tougher quality controls—and penalties for tampering—gain momentum to protect Fiji’s prized crop and its economy.
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FNPF pension stays fixed for life with no COLA, even as fund grows
Pension conversion rates stay fixed with no cost-of-living adjustments, even if the fund performs well. As reforms reshape the fund and safer assets dominate, members are considering new retirement options and how these changes might affect their future.
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FNPF Bets on Diversified Portfolio to Safeguard Members’ Retirement
FNPF is emphasizing a diversified, balanced investment approach designed to protect and grow members’ retirement savings over the long haul. The portfolio spans fixed income, equities, lending, cash and property, signaling a commitment to stability and steady returns through market cycles.
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Freshet Expands with New Super Butcher Outlet at Nasinu’s Laqere Market
Nasinu now has a new butcher shop as Freshet et International unveils Super Butcher at Laqere Market. The expansion hints at broader meat and seafood options for the community, with fresh offerings and fresh opportunities on the horizon.
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Fijian Holdings Expands Tourism Footprint with Port Denarau Marina Stake
A Fiji-based holding company widens its footprint in the island’s tourism heartland, signaling a broader push across Denarau and other key regions. The move underscores a renewed focus on sustainable value creation for stakeholders in Fiji’s evolving tourism landscape.
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Bamboo Boom: Fiji’s Path to Sustainable Livelihoods and Eco-Tourism
Fiji is turning to bamboo as a cornerstone for sustainable housing, crafts, and eco-tourism. Backed by government action and international collaboration, the fast-growing plant could reshape green livelihoods and climate resilience across communities.
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Work Permit Delays Put Shipping Operations at Risk
Delays in foreign work-permit processing are disrupting maritime operations and inter-island transport, a leading shipping operator warns. In a committee briefing, Goundar Shipping’s managing director outlined crew shortages and stalled contracts, urging faster approvals and a regulatory framework tailored to maritime labor.
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Fiji Inter-Island Shipping Crisis as Goundar to Sell Three Vessels
Fiji’s inter-island shipping could be headed for a fleet reshuffle as Goundar Shipping plans to trim its vessels this year. With rising costs and slower demand, the company is calling for government support to keep maritime services afloat.
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Banks Step Back From TotalEnergies-led Papua LNG Project
An expanding group of banks is stepping back from a $15 billion LNG project in Papua New Guinea, a TotalEnergies-led venture with Santos in the mix. Activists warn the move could carry long-term environmental and community risks as financiers weigh the project against a late-2026 decision.