By Kite Pareti “Doing handicrafts together has actually strengthened our bond as mother and daughter. It also helps us to understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses because we work a lot together.” So says Emily, who along with her mother Toka, are the founders of Te Raraga, a family-owned handicrafts […]
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) is facilitating three training sessions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) today at their main office in Nasese, Suva. From 9.30am – 12.30pm, you will be equipped with knowledge on how to register your business, book keeping, creating a profit and loss […]
Innovating for Social Impact By Prerna Priyanka Last week’s Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo generated a wave of enthusiasm as women entrepreneurs and change-makers gathered from across the region. The expo brought together a diverse group of individuals with a shared goal of creating sustainable and impactful businesses that contribute to […]
By Prerna Priyanka Fiji’s very own ginger beer company, Ginger Lei Fiji, is on a mission to not only provide a delicious and healthy beverage option, but also to tackle some of the nation’s pressing health and environmental challenges. Talei Tora, Founder of Ginger Lei Fiji and the regional winner of the Pacific […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Mastercard has partnered up with Vodafone Fiji to launch a new Mastercard product aimed at improving financial inclusion and supporting remittance payments. Mastercard Country Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Ruth Riviere says “as the world moves towards digital payments and online shopping, M-PAiSA Mastercard […]
A new grant worth US$50,000 has been allocated for a joint research project to understand the risks posed by extreme weather events to MSMEs and Co-operatives and the financial options available to them in the aftermath. The research project is a collaboration between the UN Capital Development Fund, Fiji Ministry […]
By Kite Pareti “Women play a big role in society. They are teachers, pastors, and doctors. They work 24 hours because their families are most important to them,” said Kinisimere Waqa, a Coordinator with the Fiji Young Women’s Christian Association, during the YWCA’s first Market Day for the year in […]
Mana Coffee has launched #ManaMotivationMondays, featuring a talanoa with Fiji Development Bank CEO Saud Minam. If you’re interested in how FDB can help you, stop by to find out more about their products and services, including support #womeninbusiness, #greeninitiatives and #MSMEs. 🕰️ 6:30-7:30pm, Monday 24 July 2023📍Mana Coffee 8 Selbourne […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Delightful Laundry’s owner has stepped into the entrepreneurial world determined to fill a gap and provide opportunities for the marginalised. And she is doing it from Colorado in the United States, with the help of technology and personal determination. Juhne Kamikamica was inspired to start her business […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Having built a name for himself with a bow and arrows, George Fong has shifted his sights to meeting the need for a ticket-organising app for Fijian event holders. TicketMax, a new event ticketing platform, was created from scratch by Fong and is designed for anyone who […]
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