economic growth
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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 Unveils Lautoka Port Master Plan to Expand Capacity and Fortify Climate Resilience Over 30 Years
Fiji’s Lautoka Port is charting a bold future with a comprehensive master plan for the next three decades. It envisions expanded berths, bigger container yards, and stronger climate resilience to support growing trade, vehicle imports, and cruise calls. The plan signals a major shift in how the maritime gateway sustains livelihoods and growth.
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Port Everglades posts record FY2025 volumes across cargo, energy and cruise, as $3.8B capital plan unfolds
Port Everglades closed its fiscal year with record momentum across cargo, energy and cruise, underscoring its role as a diversified gateway for South Florida and the Caribbean. The milestone is paired with a multi‑billion investment plan to expand capacity, boost resilience and strengthen intermodal connections for the years ahead.
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Fiji Elevates HR Leaders as Growth Catalysts to Retain Talent and Embrace AI
Fiji puts people at the heart of its growth, handing HR leaders the steering wheel for a new era of workplace reform. As skilled workers drift overseas, flexible work, AI adoption, and upskilling are pitched as the keys to keeping talent at home.
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Lautoka Port Opens Container Yard 4 to Boost Capacity for Forecast Cargo Growth and Regional Trade
New container yard at Lautoka Port signals a major step in Fiji’s port modernization. The upgrade targets faster operations and greater capacity, positioning the gateway for growing cargo, tourism and regional trade across the Pacific.
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US expands Pacific partnership with Tonga, Fiji and Samoa through security aid and subsea cables
Washington’s Pacific outreach tightens security, connectivity and economic ties across Tonga, Fiji and Samoa, signaling deeper cooperation on maritime safety, fisheries enforcement and regional infrastructure. The moves lay groundwork for broader development in the region.
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Fiji tourism earnings jump to $2.81B in 2025, led by Australia
Fiji’s tourism rebound is gaining momentum as travel returns and communities feel the lift. The story looks at who’s bringing visitors and how reliance on a few markets is shaping talks on diversification and broader benefits across the islands.
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Fiji Unveils Integrated Fisheries and Forestry Reforms with New Laws, Real-Time Vessel Tracking and Local Tuna Processing Push
Fiji is rolling out sweeping reforms to protect its fisheries and forests while strengthening rural livelihoods and export potential. From a state-of-the-art surveillance hub to modernised enforcement and plans for local tuna processing, the moves aim to turn natural capital into lasting community value.
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World Bank Unveils Pacific Small States Strategy to Safeguard Jobs Through Regional Banking, Payments and Private Sector Finance
After the shocks that hit Pacific economies, a bold regional plan aims to lock in jobs and keep essential services flowing. Six focus areas—health, connectivity, energy, resilient infrastructure, fiscal resilience, and small-business support—are paired with new regional banking and payments arrangements to weather future crises and sustain private-sector-led growth.