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Fiji’s Tourism at Risk as Higher Departure Tax Could Deter Travelers Amid Rising Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fiji’s plan to raise departure tax may hurt the country’s competitive edge in the tourism market, as price-conscious travelers may prefer cheaper destinations. This warning comes from… read more
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South Pacific Coffee Company Partners with Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association for HOTEC Tradeshow 2024 Barista Competition
The South Pacific Coffee Company (SPCC) will partner with the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) for the HOTEC Tradeshow 2024. As a competition partner, they will… read more
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“Private Sector Urged to Improve Civil Service Productivity Following Salary Hike”
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Managing Partner, Jerome Kado, highlighted the need for the private sector to derive greater productivity from the civil service. This follows the recent salary increase announced… read more
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New Zealand FM Winston Peters Visits Solomon Islands, Nauru and Niue Amid Pacific Geopolitics and Regional Challenges
The Foreign Affairs Minister of New Zealand, Winston Peters, is visiting Solomon Islands and will meet with the newly elected Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele. Peters’ visit follows… read more
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Fiji’s Coalition Government Developing National Digital Plan to Boost E-Government and Business Processes
The Coalition Government of Fiji is in the process of designing its first national digital plan, with a key element of it being the establishment of e-government… read more
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Fiji Public Service Association Strike Nears Resolution After Fruitful Negotiations
The strike led by over 100 members of the Fiji Public Service Association (FPSA) which had disrupted various services, including post offices and manual telephone exchanges, is… read more
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Job Advertisements in Fiji Drop by 2.5% in May Amid Tight Labour Market Conditions: Reserve Bank of Fiji Report
Job advertisements in Fiji saw a decline of 2.5% in May, primarily due to the persistently tight labour market and reduced emigration for the month, as per… read more
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Martin Iakoba: First from Rabi Island to Win Prestigious Baton of Honour at Fiji Police Force Ceremony
Martin Iakoba, a native of Rabi Island, was recently awarded the Baton of Honour in recognition of his exceptional performance as the best recruit of Batch 67… read more
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$106.6m National Budget Allocation Boosts Fiji’s Trade Ministry Aimed at MSME Growth & Economic Stability
The Minister for Trade, Cooperatives and Small Medium Enterprises and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, has expressed satisfaction at the $106.6 million allocation to his ministry in the 2024-2025… read more