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FCEF rejects $8 living wage proposal, says businesses are already under pressure
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says the Fiji Trades Union Congress' proposal for an $8 an hour living wage is unreasonable at a time when businesses are alrea
Telecom Fiji reaffirms Platinum support for TOPEX 2026 as conference continues to grow
Telecom Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment as the Platinum Sponsor of TOPEX 2026, with organisers saying the long-standing partnership will continue to strengthen Fiji's
Budget delivers relief for businesses amid fuel crisis – FCEF
The 2026-2027 National Budget provides much-needed relief for businesses while balancing support for vulnerable Fijians despite the Government's limited fiscal space and
FCEF calls for reduction in corporate tax, departure tax and VAT on hybrid cars
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has called for reductions in VAT for hybrid vehicles, corporate tax and departure tax as part of its submission for the 2026/20
Bernard opposes minimum wage increase until wage system gaps are fixed
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Edward Bernard is calling on the government to prioritise addressing the current gaps in Fiji’s wage-setting system, say
Employers make urgent call for 1 percent FNU levy paid to Govt to be used for upskilling training, not for other purposes
With the serious skills gap crisis in the country, the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and the Fiji Higher Education Commission are calling for the 1 percent FNU l
Govt needs to urgently look at PALM Scheme as it is a documented driver of Fiji's skills loss - Bernard
As Fiji continues to have a skills gap crisis and the country continues to supply workers to Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility or PALM Scheme, the
FCEF calls for Fiji-India labour agreement to address worker shortages
Fiji should establish bilateral labour agreements with countries such as India and Bangladesh to ensure safe and efficient recruitment systems as businesses continue faci
PM says proposed $8 living wage must consider investor concerns and budget impact
The government will have to consider investor concerns, while also assessing its ability to fund the proposed $8 per hour national living wage, as it considers the Fiji T
This is not the climate for a $8 an hour increase in living wage - Bernard
Following the call made by the Fiji Trades Union Congress for the living wage to be increased to $8 an hour, the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation Chief Executive, E
Businesses say finding skilled workers remains a major challenge, 15,500 Fijians migrated overseas between Jan 2023 and Feb 2024
Foreign worker employment in Fiji has increased by 79 percent between 2022 and 2025, highlighting growing pressure on businesses to fill critical skills shortages. This
Fiji’s workforce under strain as 11% of employers seek foreign workers
Nearly 11 percent of employers applied for work permits between August 2023 and January 2025, with approximately 6,460 permits issued in critical sectors such as construc
National measures needed to address fuel sourcing and supply risks - FCEF
The Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF) says the national measures that will be put in place by the Fuel Controller, the Fuel Advisory Committee, and the Cabinet
More women entrepreneurs empowered through FCEF and TISA partnership
More women-led enterprises are expected to benefit after TISA Insurance Fiji Limited formely known as Capital Insurance signed a Letter of Understanding with the Fiji Com
20 business linked to foreign worker rights breaches - Bernard
Around 20 of the 740 businesses currently employing foreign workers in Fiji have been linked to breaches of workers’ rights.This was revealed by Fiji Commerce and
Local Employment Registration System launched to strengthen Fiji’s labour market
Job seekers and employers across Fiji are set to benefit from faster, more efficient and user-friendly employment services following the official launch of the National E
FCEF urges FCCC to scrap proposed electricity tariff increase
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has urged the Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission to set aside its proposed electricity tariff determination entirely and
Media not allowed to cover FCEF submission on electricity tariff - FCCC
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is making it's submission on the proposed electricity tariff increase at the Suva Civic Centre however FCCC CEO, Senikavik
FCEF urges businesses to join EFL tariff consultations as costs are set to rise
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is encouraging all businesses to attend the planned public consultations and make written submissions on the increase in electr
FCEF welcomes power tariff suspension, calls for genuine and accessible public consultations
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has welcomed the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission's decision to suspend the electricity tariff increase and allow