global crisis
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USP doubles hardship fund to F$1 million to shield students from rising costs amid fuel crisis
USP responds to rising living costs with a bold student relief package. Expanding hardship support and adding a learning-continuity framework, the plan aims to keep students enrolled and focused despite economic pressures. It signals a proactive commitment to safeguarding student success across the Pacific.
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Global Forces Push Fiji’s Prices Higher, Ex-Finance Minister Warns
Prices around the world are squeezing households, but a former Fiji finance minister says the pinch is externally driven. He urges restraint, warns against partisan blame, and hints that careful budgeting plus regional partnerships could help Fiji ride out a prolonged global squeeze.
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Fiji reactivates Tourism Action Group to coordinate industry response amid Middle East crisis
Fiji’s Tourism Action Group is back, pulling hoteliers, airlines and government together to steer the industry through a brewing global risk. The revived TAG aims for a single, proactive response and clearer messaging to keep visitor confidence and the economy on track.
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Fiji revives Tourism Action Group to protect bookings and steer demand during global travel disruption
Fiji is reactivating its Tourism Action Group to map a coordinated response to the ongoing global disruption. Senior public- and private-sector leaders will come together to protect bookings, align marketing, and safeguard jobs as market dynamics shift—with quick actions and a longer-term plan on the horizon.