The Fiji Innovation Hub has officially opened applications for the Fiji Innovation Activator 2026, an accelerator programme supporting early stage startups in Fiji. The program duration will be for nine weeks from 28 April – 26 June 2026 and is targeted for early-stage founders, innovators and entrepreneurs developing digital and technology […]
By Jernese Macanawai Playing music in a public, commercial setting in Fiji requires a valid music licence administered by the Fiji Performing Rights Association (FIPRA). FIPRA, which ensures songwriters and composers are paid fair royalties for their work, charges more than FJ$100 a year in fees for a single music […]
By Jernese Macanawai Fiji’s leading consumer watchdog, working with municipal health inspectors, recently uncovered “shocking” and “hazardous” conditions in restaurant kitchens in Lami, Nasinu and Nausori, with 93 establishments flagged for food safety and hygiene violations. These infractions were first identified during inspections in December 2025 but were not “adequately […]
By Jernese Macanawai Award-winning Fijian skincare brand, Nama Fiji, has launched on China’s biggest and fastest-growing e-commerce platforms, marking its latest expansion into a major global market. Nama Fiji products are now available on Taobao, JD.com, and Pinduoduo thanks to a strategic partnership with Silventure International (Hong Kong) Limited — […]
Launched just a few months ago, Pacific-owned Salty Togs Swimwear is connecting with women through its fuller coverage swimsuits By Jernese Macanawai Dawn Gibson-Nand spent much of her life in the water and under the sun in Fiji, where she was born and raised. Growing up, comfortable yet flattering swimsuits […]
By Jernese Macanawai Nailed It began as a home-based nail business. Now, it has four branches across Viti Levu and 22 employees. Founder and owner Tanisha Lal Veitata started with a simple gel nail kit, a love for nail art and a dream ten years ago. A law student at […]
By Glynis Miller, Trade Commissioner, Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) New Zealand The Pacific Islands have never lacked for product stories. What we have lacked, too often, is a consistent way to convert those stories into trust, and that trust into premium value. From single-origin vanilla and cocoa to kava, coconut […]
Fine Food Australia is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest trade event for foodservice, hospitality and retail, attracting buyers, distributors, retailers and industry leaders from Australia, the region and international markets. The event will take place from 31 August to 3 September 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pacific Trade […]
Results will inform regional discussions As global trade conditions are increasingly shaped by evolving tariff settings, geopolitical competition, freight volatility, labour constraints and climate‑related pressures, it is critical that Pacific export businesses ensure their voices are heard. Pacific Trade Invest (PTI), the trade and investment promotion network of the Pacific […]
All Fiji Ministry of Commerce and Business Development MSME grant programmes can now be seen on a centralised and secure platform. This fully online system should make it easier for MSMEs across Fiji, including rural and maritime communities, to access grants and tailored support. The platform and all grants currently […]
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