A total of 44 products from Fiji are being showcased at the 2023 Fine Foods New Zealand event this week. The Auckland show will allow major players in the hospitality, foodservice and food retail industries to see first-hand what products Fiji has to offer. Panpac Distributors Ltd, a subsidiary of […]
By Alfred Tora This week we will look into a topic that has come highly requested — Work-Life balance. Though there is no consensus on what work-life balance actually is, a common definition is that it is an equilibrium between your time at work and your time outside of it. A good […]
As a child from the Lau Islands growing up in Suva, Fiji, Eseta Nadakuitavuki dreamt of becoming a nurse. She may have ended up following a different path, but never lost her desire to overcome the barriers to women pursuing a successful career. Nadakuitavuki has just been appointed by the […]
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Fiji will soon benefit from a new financial assistance agreement worth $7 million, says the Fiji Government. The EURIZ Portfolio Guarantee, facilitated by the Fiji Development Bank (FDB) and funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and European Union (EU), offers a […]
The Fiji government has launched the Luxembourg-Fiji Drua Innovation Small Grant Scheme in a bid to advance efforts to build climate resilience. The scheme offers companies, non-government organisations, community cooperatives and individuals, the opportunity to apply for small grants of up to FJD$75,000. During the launch, Assistant Minister Sakiusa Tubuna […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Entrepreneur and new parliamentarian, Rinesh Sharma, is a 29-year-old with a desire to make a difference in his community. He is no stranger to failure, hard work, or the agricultural landscape. But his entrepreneurial mindset and passion for farming are what drives him. “What really helped me […]
Now into its second year, KPMG’s Nature Positive Challenge has an increased prize-pool and expanded geography, with Papua New Guinea and Fijian environmental start-ups now eligible to participate. Professional services firm KPMG has expanded its Nature Positive Challenge to the South Pacific, with start-ups in Australia, Papua New Guinea and […]
“A sustainable future for our Pacific women and girls cannot be left to chance. We must be heard at the decision-making levels and develop meaningful partnerships to open doors to opportunities and ensure no one is left behind”, says Loau Donina Va’a, Chair of the Pacific Women’s Professional Business Network. […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti A brilliant business concept can come from an everyday challenge that forces entrepreneurs to create an innovative solution that can ultimately make life easier for many. This was the case for Tala Kei Kapa, a gluten and dairy free kitchen that produces tailor-made food and pastries to […]
By Angus Delaney Elisabeta Waqa founded her business, The Lovo Queen, during the pandemic with a few key principles – passion, faith, hope and love. Speaking to a full auditorium at The University of The South Pacific’s Entrepreneurs Fair this week, Waqa shared her experience as business owner and single […]
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