Pinoy Bakes owner Melody Dival shares her experience with Suva pop-up markets and her best advice for people starting their business. By Jernese Macanawai Pop-up markets have taken over Suva in recent years, and for many small businesses, they have become a critical part of their growth and success. Pinoy […]
Australian hardware giant Bunnings will soon launch a dedicated online store for customers in Fiji. Bunnings already services wholesale clients in the Pacific, but will now offer some 20,000 products directly to customers, including MSMEs. Bunnings Managing Director, Mike Schneider, said: “We’ve been servicing a number of Pacific markets for […]
The Fiji Development Bank (FDB) has officially launched the 2025 National SME Awards. The 2025 theme, “Ignite. Innovate. Inspire.”, reflects both the journey of SMEs and the vision for Fiji’s future. The Awards are open to businesses at all stages—from early startups to established enterprises. FDB Chief Executive Officer Filimone […]
The Fiji Innovation Hub has officially launched Activator 2026, a nine-week programme designed to support local founders to turn ideas into tested, market ready solutions. Founders are working on a wide range of projects including: *platforms to facilitate investment by the Fiji diaspora back into the country * financial literacy platforms for […]
(Pacnews) Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s fuel supply is stable but warned more price pressure is coming, announcing a $56 million (US$39.95 million) government response to cushion families, businesses and key services. Rabuka laid out the current fuel position, saying there is no shortage despite global disruptions. “As of […]
For a nation blessed with bountiful fresh produce, Fiji is puzzlingly wrestling with a severe epidemic of non-communicable diseases NCDs. This is a paradox that continues to frustrate health stakeholders in the country. But for Bau native Panapasa Daunakamakama, founder and CEO of Juice Fiji, this disconnect as a call […]
The Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission warns that freight rates are expected to rise, and that this will likely see an increase in the price of everyday goods in turn. In a recent statement it noted that vessels that would normally transit the Suez Canal are being rerouted around the […]
(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 […]
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