(Fiji National University media) Growing up in a family that celebrated food not only tantalised Josese Muatabu Lesikicicia Cagica’s tastebuds, but also deepened his passion to pursue a qualification in cookery and eventually open his own baking business. The 27-year-old from Narocivo village in Vanuabalavu, Lau said he never realised helping in food preparation and […]
Due date: August 13, 2021 The United States Embassy in Suva, Fiji is welcoming grant proposals between U.S. $20,000-$40,000 to support economic resilience in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu at the grassroots level during the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative is part of a host of activities by Embassy Suva and the Department of State […]
By Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls Funmike Lilo’s motivation was simple when she launched SugarBee in September 2019 with a line of sugar scrubs – get to know the needs and wants of your customers, look at the international skin care trends and provide a natural Fiji-made option. Almost two years later, she prides herself on providing cosmetic […]
By Kim Beddoes I am the owner of Party & Events Fiji and Fiji Weddings. We specialise in creating stunning celebrations throughout the beautiful Fiji Islands. Over the past 10 years, we have grown into Fiji’s leading events and wedding company, specialising in all aspects of event styling and management. We have proudly styled and […]
Pay yourself for your time, get your paperwork and compliance in order, and separate your business and personal bank accounts. These are some of the lessons Neelam Maharaj has shared with women she has mentored in recent years. With her sister Neelma, she has built up three businesses from scratch learning many valuable business lessons […]
Leimor Penjueli makes resin jewellery.
Apiame Cegumalua is an expert in food conservation and safety and a businesswoman running her own consultancy company. She is also a trainer for South Pacific Business Development’s Bloom program, a business accelerator program for micro-entrepreneurs.
Concentrate on what you are good at, know what your competition is doing, and look after your own health and well-being. These are just some of the tips Apiame Kurusiga shares with micro and small entrepreneurs. Businesswoman Api Kurusiga runs Lapita Marketing Enterprises, and trains entrepreneurs of all types in Fiji. Kurisiga spent about 28 […]
Twenty Fijians around Navua have received lease agreements under the Fijian Government’s Roadside Stalls initiative, with government expecting to hand over 71 such agreements in total around the country. Roadside vending in Fiji has long played a crucial role as a source of jobs, revenue and value addition to the local economy – providing a […]
What are facilitation payments? When do you need to declare a conflict of interest? These are the issues this toolkit covers. It was produced by the United Nations Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption (UN-PRAC) Project after talking to 51 women entrepreneurs about what information they need. The toolkit offers tips and tools on how to protect you […]
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