economic development
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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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Lautoka Port Yard 4 Opens as Fiji Launches Port Master Plan to Boost Maritime Gateway
Lautoka’s port takes a bold step forward with Yard 4 open and a new Port Master Plan shaping its future. A multi-pronged upgrade—from wharf rehab to dredging—promises faster turnaround, safer operations, and a more resilient hub for Fiji’s growing trade.
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Kadavu Pine Sector Gains $2.5 Million Investment, Unveils 100,000-Seedling Nursery in Vunisea
Kadavu’s forests are getting a major upgrade—crafted to boost livelihoods and climate resilience across the island. A new pine nursery and a multi-million-dollar investment promise to drive reforestation and empower local landowners with sustainable growth.
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Fiji warns development boom threatens rivers, forests and coasts, calls for tougher planning and enforcement
Fiji’s natural landscapes are coming under growing pressure as development pushes into rivers, forests and coastlines. Experts warn that unchecked extraction, deforestation, and new tourism projects could threaten water quality, soil stability, and the livelihoods of communities that depend on these ecosystems. A crucial balance between growth and protection is being tested as authorities weigh…
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Fiji’s WIN Convention 2026 Unveils Speaker Lineup Under ‘Give to Gain’ Theme to Boost Women’s Growth in Tech and Policy
With two weeks to go, Fiji’s WIN Convention 2026 brings together entrepreneurs, policymakers and investors to chart practical routes for boosting women’s leadership in business. Expect bold talks on digital governance, climate-smart growth, and sustainable investment—designed to turn opportunity into real impact for women entrepreneurs across the region.
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French Polynesia seeks Pacific unity and non-alignment as it deepens ties with New Zealand
Facing mounting global instability, French Polynesia’s president calls for deeper Pacific cooperation to boost regional resilience. A candid exchange with a key neighbour signals a new approach—covering climate adaptation, connectivity, and a measured path toward greater sovereignty.
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Parliament approves $220m guarantee to back Fiji Development Bank, easing funding costs and boosting lending to agriculture, housing and SMEs
A $220 million government guarantee to back the Fiji Development Bank’s lending could lower funding costs and keep vital finance flowing to agriculture, housing and SMEs. But the move raises questions about fiscal risk, oversight and how public support will steer development priorities.