by DevNadkarni | Dec 12, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The Fijian government last month announced a bold initiative aimed at addressing the growing issue of substance abuse by encouraging private sector investment in drug rehabilitation centres. The initiative offers a 13-year tax holiday to businesses that invest in...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 14, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2024, held in Apia, Samoa on 23–24 October as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) and associated meetings, marked a landmark event as the first such forum of Commonwealth countries hosted by a Pacific country (the...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 14, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Sydney-based online marketplace company Siuhuu has launched its services in Fiji, with plans for expansion to Vanuatu and Samoa soon, reports Islands Business. The online marketplace currently hosts around 200 businesses that sell food, beverages, handicrafts,...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 14, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The growing number of Fijians working abroad through temporary labour schemes, notably the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) programme, has significantly boosted remittance inflows to Fiji, supporting many local families and contributing to the national...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 14, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji Airways has upgraded its onboard connectivity services, offering complimentary full-flight messaging Wi-Fi to Economy Class passengers on Airbus A350 and Boeing 737MAX aircraft. This initiative, effective from 1 November, reflects the airline’s commitment...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 14, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji is grappling with a significant plastic pollution crisis, impacting both its terrestrial and marine environments. A substantial portion of this pollution originates from external sources, with ocean currents carrying debris from as far afield as South Africa and...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 12, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS), a leading global provider of asset servicing and wealth management solutions, has been selected to provide custody services for the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), Fiji’s only compulsory superannuation fund, reports BusinessWire....
by DevNadkarni | Nov 8, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
At a side event during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, last month, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa highlighted the economic and cultural significance of kava, describing it as the Pacific’s “Green Gold.”...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has announced a significant milestone in the country’s financial sector with the integration of mobile wallets and bank accounts via the FIJICLEAR system, the backbone of Fiji’s National Payment System. This development enables Fijians...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji is positioning itself as a leader in the Pacific’s digital revolution with the launch of the AI Hub, a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s digital landscape. The AI Hub, announced in September 2024, marks a crucial step in Fiji’s journey...
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