“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 […]
By Angus Delaney Being a woman and starting a business in a male dominated field is a real challenge, says Sera Bernadette Nicholls. This is why the General Manager of Plumbing and Property Services recommends they join the Women Entrepreneurs and Business Council (WEBC) to give and receive support and […]
By Kite Pareti The Projects Collective recently opened a new store on Narewa Road, on the way to Denarau. Opening a store in Nadi was critical, Laura Cahir told Pacific Makete. “We noticed the average traveller only comes to Fiji for five days for their holiday. We want to make […]
Investment Fiji has facilitated a round table discussion with goat farmers who are interested in supplying goat milk to MeSovu (Fiji) Pte Ltd, Fiji’s first brand of goat milk soap. The discussion revolved on the challenges faced by the farmers and the solutions to mitigate the issues. The day concluded […]
Are you a local Fiji entrepreneur thinking of expanding your network in the global market? Here’s an opportunity for businesses to participate as an international delegation in the upcoming “Third Edition of International SME Convention 2023” from March 19th to March 21st. Submit your interest to Ms. Najma Hashemi from India SME Forum via […]
The University of the South Pacific will host its sixth Annual Entrepreneurial Fair in Suva next week under the theme – “Entrepreneurial Goals towards a Sustainable Environment”. The weeklong fair will bring together influencers and successful entrepreneurs, as well as NGOs and government representatives, to share their insights on what […]
Fiji’s Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, and Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications is laying the groundwork for a five-day outbound mission to be held in Auckland and Wellington from 20-24 March, 2023. Gathering approximately 150 participants including over 50 Fiji business leaders the mission’s goal is to further reinvigorate Fiji’s growing […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti The owner of Kavalicious Taveuni, Ana Malumuvatu, grew up watching her parents struggle to market their product as farmers, and raise their eleven children. “I remember one time when I was going to primary school with a plastic bag [to carry my books], and I said to […]
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