Business
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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.
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NFU demands immediate release of 2025 Fiji cane payments, sets May 2026 deadline to clear arrears
Farmers are waiting on the next cane payment as the NFU presses for the immediate release of overdue entitlements. With top-ups, incentives, and replanting grants still unpaid and a May deadline looming, cash flow and transparency in the sugar sector are under the spotlight.
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Fiji Women‑Owned SMEs Face FJ$200–250 Million Financing Gap, WEBC Says at WIN Convention
Fiji’s women-owned MSMEs are confronting a substantial financing gap, highlighted at a national convention focused on turning promise into growth. The talks spotlight practical fixes—from new lending models and digital finance to streamlined procurement—that could unlock opportunity for women entrepreneurs and boost the economy.
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Fiji Tourism Exchange 2026 Launches in Denarau to Forge Global Partnerships and Strengthen Air Connectivity
Fiji’s flagship tourism exchange kicked off in Denarau, gathering 500+ international partners for two days of networking and deal-making as the sector recalibrates for sustainable growth amid global travel volatility.
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Shreedhar Motors Appoints Independent Director Tomasi Tuitoga Ahead of SPX Listing
Tomasi Tuitoga joins Shreedhar Motors as an independent director, bolstering governance ahead of the SPX listing and a new growth phase.
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Fiji Link: Northern Division airfares rise as small aircraft, fuel costs and runway limits push prices
Fiji’s Northern island routes are facing higher fares—driven by the realities of smaller aircraft, weather and regulatory demands, and infrastructure limits. A senior airline official explains how these operational necessities shape pricing, with ongoing upgrades aiming to sustain essential regional connectivity.
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Fiji SPX Launches First Directory of Women Directors on Listed Company Boards
Fiji’s stock market unveils a first-of-its-kind directory highlighting women directors across listed companies. The publication gathers leadership profiles into a practical resource aimed at strengthening governance and expanding opportunities in boardrooms.
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Fiji PALM Scheme workers open voluntary FNPF accounts to boost long-term savings
Years working abroad left them with a wake-up call: earnings vanish without a plan. A Fiji couple responds with a simple move—opening voluntary savings and laying the groundwork for a more secure future. Small steps today could make all the difference tomorrow.
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Family-Run Karan’s Farm Rises as Fiji’s Major Live-Duck Supplier, Despite Slaughterhouse Gap
From a humble 1987 debut to Fiji’s largest live-bird duck supplier, a family-run farm thrives under Ashika Karan’s stewardship. Three production stages—breeding, selling and hatchlings—keep the business humming, even as it navigates the economics of a no on-site slaughterhouse model. A portrait of resilience, community, and the tightrope of profitability in a family poultry operation.
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Fiji Taxi Association pushes for transparent permit rollout under base-and-stand reform, flags rural allocation concerns
Fiji’s taxi reform moves toward a base-and-stand model, but details on new LT permits remain unclear. The Fiji Taxi Association is calling for transparent allocation, basing first, and safeguards to protect rural communities—while raising questions about zones like Nadi and Lautoka and how permits could be misused.