(Pacnews) The Pacific has moved to put small businesses at the centre of its economic future, launching a region-wide strategy aimed at breaking down barriers and driving growth across micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The Pacific Regional Private Sector Strategy 2025–2030 report sets out a coordinated plan to strengthen […]
The Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF) is calling on the Government to clearly communicate its plans and messaging, in relation to the fuel crisis. “The assurance that we have adequate fuel for 90 days and that there will be no price hike and then the overnight announcement of price […]
(PACNEWS)— The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Fiji’s economic growth is expected to slow in 2026 amid global pressures, while calling for urgent fiscal reforms and targeted support for vulnerable groups. An IMF team led by Alasdair Scott visited Fiji from 16 -27 March for its 2026 Article IV consultation. “Economic […]
[Media release] A major design opportunity has opened for Pasifika creatives, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP) launching a regional Logo Challenge to develop the official visual identity for Circular Pacific, a new multi-country recycling and circular economy initiative. Led by […]
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Fiji should prepare for higher operating costs, as a surge in global oil prices is expected to push up local fuel prices in the coming months. Fuel prices in Fiji are regulated under the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission Act 2010 and administered by […]
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 […]
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