Business
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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.
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Fiji returns NG2 land to Mataqali Nadala after more than a century
Centuries in the making, Mataqali Nadala regains formal title to ancestral land, marking a pivotal moment in land justice and stewardship. The community now considers sustainable, forward-looking uses that honor heritage and benefit future generations.
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SPTO, FHTA Announce Silver Sponsorship for HOTEC 2026 to Drive Practical Pacific Tourism Sustainability
SPTO and FHTA team up for HOTEC 2026, promising opening-day talks that tackle real-world sustainability for Pacific tourism. The sponsorship hints at turning policy into practical solutions that help businesses grow while caring for coastal stewardship.
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Fiji to refresh sugar sector governance with merit-based board appointments
Fiji’s sugar sector is undergoing a governance refresh as new leadership invites seasoned professionals to join the boards of its key industry bodies. The merit-based push prioritizes sustainability, trade knowledge and change leadership—aiming to boost accountability, risk management and long‑term resilience for farmers and the supply chain.
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IMF trims Fiji’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.5% on softer tourism and higher oil prices
An IMF forecast signals a softer year ahead for Fiji in 2026, as tourism cools and energy costs rise. Inflation may tick higher, prompting policymakers to balance near-term relief with longer-term fiscal resilience. The outlook hints at a pivotal period for safeguarding households and stability.
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IMF urges Fiji to shield vulnerable households from rising fuel costs with targeted cash transfers
A fresh policy assessment urges Fiji to shield vulnerable households from rising fuel costs with targeted aid rather than blanket subsidies, while tying fiscal space to growth-friendly reforms and climate-resilient investment. It flags careful credit oversight as the economy navigates volatility and builds long-term resilience.
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Fiji Airports defends 2024 executive and board pay rise as leadership returns post‑COVID
Fiji Airports says 2024 pay figures reflect a return to normal after COVID disruptions, not an abnormal jump. With a rebuilt leadership team in place, the numbers are framed as restored capacity to manage Fiji’s airport network as travel rebounds.
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Fiji Mining Hit by Land-Access Hurdles and High-Risk Exploration Ahead of Mining Act Review
Mining exploration in Fiji is a high‑risk, high‑cost endeavor, where millions can be spent with uncertain returns. Land access hurdles and limited local understanding of potential benefits are shaping a critical moment as regulators review key mining laws. Industry voices are calling for stronger community outreach to connect exploration with real local opportunities.
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Ba Province pushes for time-bound prospecting licences and local mineral ownership
Ba Province’s Ratu Meli Tora is calling for fixed timeframes and tighter controls on prospecting licences to curb environmental disruption on native lands. He also advocates giving landowners a say in mineral ownership on customary land, signaling a push for stronger local input and regulatory change.