Co-operatives empower Fijians to overcome poverty – PM
Co-operatives empower Fijians to overcome poverty, gain financial independence and contribute to the well-being of their families and communities. While acknowledging t
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25 MSMEs to benefit from Fiji THRIVE Program’s business mentoring and support
25 micro, small and medium enterprises are set to benefit from the Fiji THRIVE Program, an initiative launched by BSP Financial Group (Fiji) Pte Limited in collaboration
Over 30 new jobs created as Food Processors Limited expanded with a $1.2m upgrade
Food Processors Pte Limited has officially opened its upgraded factory floor, a $1.5 million investment that has created over 30 new jobs. Speaking to fijivillage News
Northern students and business owners gain reliable internet as Telecom Fiji expands fibre connectivity
Students in the interior of Vanua Levu will no longer have to spend hours looking for connectivity in the mountains as Telecom Fiji has completed the Northern Fibre Conne
Workshop helps MSMEs navigate employment regulations and improve workforce management
26 small businesses participated in the Business Assistance Fiji “HR Workshop for MSMEs – Managing Human Resource and Compliance Better†held at the Fi
Nanuku Resort to host Beach Market celebrating Fijian culture and crafts today
Pacific Harbour will be a hive of activity when Nanuku Resort host their Beach Market, a celebration of Fijian culture, craftsmanship, and culinary delights today. Nan
Banking sector faced mass exodus of skilled workers over the past two years - Kumar
The Finance Sector Managerial Staff Association has not been spared by the mass exodus of skilled workers over the past two years, and many professionals have sought oppo
50 MSMEs provided with tablets to boost digital business operations
50 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises have been given a boost as they have been provided with a tablet to support their businesses. This was made possible after the R
Rakiraki retail shop shut down, 7 businesses fined for Health violations
A major retail shop in Rakiraki Town was issued a closure order due to ongoing compliance issues, while seven businesses were fined heftily following enforcement actions
Fiji businesses can access up to US$200,000 under ADB’s Frontier initiative
Fijian businesses with the potential to grow by 20 percent or more annually for three consecutive years can now access between US$50,000 and US$200,000 in funding under t
Nanuku Resort to host Beach Market celebrating Fijian culture and crafts
Pacific Harbour will be a hive of activity when Nanuku Resort host their Beach Market, a celebration of Fijian culture, craftsmanship, and culinary delights, next Sunday,
Teenage Entrepreneur: Sumaira Sheikh helps her mother
The 14-year-old Sumaira Sheikh of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School always helps her mother sell clothes on weekends and during school breaks. While speaking to fiji
Al-Hamd Smart Living invests $80,000 in Labasa
The Northern Division economy has been given a further boost after Al-Hamd Smart Living opened their 9th shop in Labasa. Shop Floor Manager Nilesh Raj says they invest
Over 300 women gather for Fiji National Women's Expo at the Vodafone Arena
More than 300 women in Fiji have gathered at the Vodafone Arena for the three-day National Women's Expo to showcase their goods and for networking. Anaseini Laweibau f
Govt working on solidifying Fiji as trade, investment, logistics, medical and tech hub of the Pacific - Kamikamica
Our prudent policies, pro-business approach and commitment to fiscal discipline have positioned Fiji very well to solidify its position as a trade, investment, aviation,
40-year-old Devi becomes the first woman to run a hardware business in Fiji, expanding to Family Choice Supermarket & Cafe
40-year-old Laleena Devi has become the first woman in Fiji to run a hardware business, expanding the business to Family Choice Supermarket and Cafe which was launched ye
Business Assistance Fiji and iTaukei Trust Fund join hands to promote economic growth
Business Assistance Fiji and the iTaukei Trust Fund Board have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which aims to increase business knowledge and entrepreneurship for iTa
Kava generates highest revenue of $21.8M in first half of 2024
Kava generated the highest revenue, amounting to $21.8 million in the first half of 2024. The government says this represented a significant increase of 20.9 percent c
FHL Group reports $37.3M profit before tax for first half of financial year
The Fijian Holding Limited Group says their financial performance for the six months which ended on 31st December last year was short of expectation due to a direct resul
Suki Tax could be considered, industry was worth about $12M in 2012 – Prof. Prasad
We will be looking at having a tax for suki carefully probably in the next budget, and the suki industry was valued at about $12 million in 2012. This was highlighted
We can’t continue to protect industries with high import duties while companies charge unreasonable prices – Prof. Prasad
As the cost of living remains a pressing issue for many people with inflation around 4.5 percent, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad s