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...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The partnership between Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) and the World Bank marks a critical step in Fiji’s long-term effort to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. This initiative, which was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), is focused on...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji Airports has solidified its position as a leader in the region’s green mobility initiative by becoming the largest owner of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Pacific. With the recent acquisition of nine new electric vehicles, the company now operates a fleet...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji Airways is set to expand its flight routes, particularly between Fiji and Australia, indicating strong growth in the tourism and logistics sectors. The airline’s plans aim to meet the increasing demand from Australian travellers, who consistently represent...
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