By Alipate Pareti The Navosa Rugby Union has taken the first step to introduce the use of QR-based merchandising and licensing system to safeguard the use of the team’s trademarked logo by local businesses. Spearheading the initiative, Director Legal of Navosa Rugby Union Eliki Dakuitoga says the idea came from […]
(ISLANDS BUSINESS) — Fiji’s central bank has sharply lowered its economic growth outlook for 2026, warning that higher fuel prices, rising inflation and softer consumer spending are slowing activity. Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor, Ariff Ali, noted that global risks had risen in recent months due to escalated conflict in […]
(Pacnews) Fiji has welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, saying the development is a positive step towards reducing global tensions and will contribute to lower fuel prices. In a statement, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said: “Fiji also welcomes the agreement reached between the United States and […]
(ISLANDS BUSINESS) A new digital platform launched for public testing last week aims to connect Fijian kava farmers directly with buyers around the world, cutting out middlemen and giving growers their own verifiable identity. Eliki Dakuitoga is driving a revolution around how Yaqona is being sold. He and his team […]
The Fiji Government has announced a multi-million-dollar relief package to completely absorb the newly approved 22.5% bus fare hike and electricity surcharges for low-income households. The government will absorb a newly cleared Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) interim fuel surcharge of 5.91 cents (US 2.95 cents) per kilowatt-hour for […]
Fiji’s business community has been urged to strengthen its disaster preparedness and recovery plans following the launch of a new Business Resilience Toolkit designed to help companies better respond to cyclones, flooding and economic shocks. The toolkit, launched by the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF), aims to provide businesses […]
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 […]
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