by DevNadkarni | Dec 12, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji has signed a loan and grant agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in November to enhance the country’s infrastructure and economic resilience. The agreement, valued at $199.5 million, aims to fund the replacement of critical bridges on Viti Levu,...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 12, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) announced the establishment of the Resource Owners’ Bank, aimed at empowering local resource owners by providing better access to financial services. The bank is set to be operational by mid-2025. The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB)...
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...
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