employment
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Fiji Sees Rise in Overseas Employment Trips in March 2026, with Longer-Term Placements Dominant
March 2026 shows a clear uptick in Fiji’s employment-related travel, with longer overseas stays shaping the trend. The shift hints at evolving income dynamics for households and a growing impact on communities back home. A closer look at these mobility patterns could reveal what lies ahead for Fiji’s economy and livelihoods.
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Fiji Cabinet approves two-stage Nabouwalu township plan with landowner leasing framework
A government-backed plan to turn Nabouwalu into a planned township advances to the next stage, pairing initial infrastructure with private, landowner-led development. A new leasing framework brings local stakeholders into the mix, outlining how private investment could follow government groundwork—subject to due diligence and regulatory checks—as the region eyes growth and jobs.
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Brew and Bites Café Debuts at Lautoka Botanical Garden with Signature Chef Creations
Brew and Bites Cafe has opened inside Lautoka’s Botanical Garden, offering a chef-inspired fast-bites menu in a tranquil green setting. The husband-and-wife team is testing a flexible menu and hours, with plans for events and catering as they grow.
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Fiji’s sweeping Employment Relations Bill could curb hiring and deter investment, warns lawyer
A fuel crunch and rising costs are putting Fiji’s businesses and jobs at risk. The country’s proposed Employment Relations Bill, with expanded inspector powers and tougher penalties, could curb hiring—especially for small employers—even as it promises stronger worker protections. Critics warn the scale and speed of reform may dampen investment and growth.
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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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Fiji urges overseas workers to stay with contracted jobs to protect visas and family welfare
Overseas workers are urged to stick with formal placements to safeguard visas, insurance, and essential support. Fiji is rolling out family-focused guidance and new overseas liaisons to ensure safer, more dignified returns—emphasizing that opportunity must go hand in hand with responsibility.
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Two Acting Heads at Nadi Special Education Prompt HR Clarification From Education Ministry
Two teachers are both acting as head of Nadi Special Education, sparking leadership confusion and an urgent call for HR-driven clarity.
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Naitasiri Youth Push for Cross-Sector National Plan to Tackle Drug-HIV Crisis and Youth Unemployment
Youth leaders in Naitasiri warn that drugs, rising HIV infections and unemployment are colliding into a province‑wide crisis. They’re calling for a coordinated, cross‑sector response—linking health, economic opportunity and community action—with village projects and mobility programs offering a glimpse of the path forward.
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Canadian Security Firm Opens Suva Outpost, Pledges 50–100 Local Jobs and International Training Standards
A security firm with Canadian roots and a former Fiji national is opening in Suva, promising to raise professional standards through structured training and international best practices. The move includes plans to create up to 100 local jobs and broaden services across Fiji’s events and hospitality sectors, backed by enhanced pay and career development opportunities.
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Metropolitan Security Canada launches Fiji unit in Suva with above-minimum-wage pay and benefits
Metropolitan Security is expanding into Fiji with a new Suva operation, promising international standards and enhanced employee benefits. Led by an experienced policing veteran, the venture aims to raise private security norms and deepen professional training in the market.