The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) has delivered a decisive blow to Energy Fiji Limited’s (EFL) bid for an electricity tariff increase, highlighting...
FCCC rejects EFL’s tariff hike over renewable energy concerns
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Fijian ginger powers ag exports; demand in Australia surges
Fiji’s ginger industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, capturing the attention of global markets and igniting optimism among farmers and policymakers alike....
FMF Group unveils F$220m hotel project with Rydges Australia
Hari Punja & Sons Limited, the cornerstone of Fiji’s FMF Group (Flour Mills of Fiji), renowned for its diverse interests spanning from food manufacturing to real...
Report raises concerns of RBF independence; recommends longterm bonds
A recent report jointly released by the Pacific Network on Globalisation and Third World Network delves into Fiji’s economic strategy, urging the nation to secure...
Tourism sector thrives with F$1.3 Billion new investments
Tourism remains a key sector for investment, with several projects worth F$1.3 billion currently under way, as revealed by Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister...
Fiji news round-up: Outsourcing visas; New luxury hotel
This Fiji news round-up comes through the courtesy of Islands Business Magazine. Fiji to pilot outsourcing of some passport and visa services Fiji’s Cabinet has given...
Almost half of island nations face elections in 2024 – an overview
In 2024, national elections are anticipated in some 64 nations, along with the European Union, encompassing nearly half of the world’s population. 2024 has been termed...
Fiji FDI rises marginally, but investment remains sluggish
Despite a marginal increase in global Foreign Direct Investment inflows in 2023, reaching an estimated $1.37 trillion, economic uncertainties and higher interest rates...
‘Numerous opportunities for business and investment in Fiji’
The Australia Fiji Business Council's 37th Annual General Meeting was held in Brisbane on 16 November. Allison Haworth West was re-elected as President (see end of the...
Growth of tourism is enabling investment: Brent Hill
In the resilient bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic, Fiji’s tourism sector has emerged triumphant, boasting a remarkable recovery that has propelled visitor levels...
Fiji industry doyen Vinod Patel mourned
The President, executive committee and members of the Australia Fiji Business Council (AFBC) have been saddened to learn of the passing of eminent Fijian...
Reviving Fiji’s garment industry
This story is republished courtesy of the Fiji Times. The original is written by Meri Radinibaravi and the picture is by Atu Rasea. This is a condensed version: Fiji’s...