Latest Business news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Fijian Government has welcomed the recent reclassification of Fiji by the Asian Development Bank from Group C to group B countries which means that Fiji will now be able to access concessional financing from the Asi
The new ‘Outsource Fiji’ brand which is aimed to elevate Fiji’s profile as a preferred destination for outsourcing services and investment has been launched by the Business Process Outsourcing Council of Fiji.
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says we need to continue to have stability, confidence in the economy and the Government’s consistent policies as all of these things are important to give people confidence.
Digicel has managed to restored internet connectivity via a satellite link for all customers in Tonga. Digicel Tonga CEO Anthony Seuseu says they are thrilled to get internet connectivity back up in Tonga. Seu
The Ba Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news that there are plans to divert the Elevuka Creek. The business community in Ba met with Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on Saturday and raised issues such
Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill says the announcement by Australia of a change to rapid antigen test for pre-departure from PCR test, and a change in the isolation policy to 7 days instead of 14 days for positive cases is
About 200 new jobs are expected to be created when the Charan Jeath Singh Nakasi Mall is completed in the next 14 months. The ground breaking ceremony for the $16 million project was held this morning. CJS Nak
Al Hamd Smart Living is the latest retailer to implement BSP’s Internet Payment Gateway online payment portal for its online store, alhamdfiji.com Managing Director, Ashfaaq Khan says this development is part of
Huge losses have been recorded following severe flooding two weeks ago by families in Ba that grow pineapples on the side to support themselves. Many of these farmers work in Ba Town in the day and also grow pineap
Minister for Tourism Faiyaz Koya says in December alone, Fiji welcomed about 36,000 visitors from Travel Partner Countries. He says most of these tourists were either from Australia or the United States.
The Ba Chamber of Commerce is calling on authorities to look into the drainage system in Ba Town as they believe it needs to be cleared as water is still stuck in the town when floodwaters start to recede. Secretar
Digicel says they are working to restore its international connectivity affected by the Volcanic eruption in Tonga. Currently all communication to the outside world in Tonga is affected due to damage on the Tonga C
133 women now have the knowledge and skills to start their own businesses after going through 7 months of training and graduating from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs. Christina Clark, who graduated today says
Good news for Digicel users as Digicel Fiji has introduced its New YOU’ campaign – 2022 which has huge reductions in mobile data rates. They are giving people 30GB of data for 30 days for only $10, 100GB of dat
Energy Fiji Limited CEO Hasmukh Patel says the reason they lost power supply in the Western Division of Viti Levu on Saturday was because the transmission line that transports hydro power from Wailoa and Nadarivatu powe
Nakasi based Abbus Quality Halal Meats owner, Asad Ali says they have seen sales increase by about 30% this week and are lucky they had started preparation for the holidays about a month ago. Ali says he started th
A 47-year-old dalo farmer from Narabale Village in Savusavu will be hoping to make enough sales this week so he can prepare for Christmas and buy school uniforms for his children next year. Savenaca Raisogo says he
16 Fijians will gain employment following the re-opening of the newly renovated Ice Bar and Grill at Martintar in Nadi after 21 months of closure. The total investment is worth $80,000. Managing Director Rone
Service volumes by Post Fiji were up by 20% during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has paid tribute to the service of Post Fiji employees who flew into action, crossing contai
A space has been launched in Nadi to give an opportunity to people to work remotely, build their business and enjoy other services. Director of MyDesk in Nadi Dipti Sharma says she has invested about $80,000 into t
