Focus On Rotuma And Lau Group
The Ministry of Tourism is looking at a framework to accommodate tourism products to uplift communities in Rotuma and Lau group. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation,...
View ArticleStanley Morrell: Grounded And Sane
Renowned hair and makeup artist Stanley Morrell believes he was born to give people a refreshing look. At 45, he has finally come into his own. “I found my passion at a younger age when visiting my...
View ArticleAnare’s Fish Pond Business
Three years ago, Anare Kuruduadua of Vunilagi Settlement, Cakaudrove used his land to plant yaqona, root crops and vegetables. Last year he expanded his business to include a fish pond business. In it,...
View ArticleLion One In Solar Talks
TotalEnergies will assess the feasibility of developing a solar energy solution for Lion One’s Tuvatu alkaline gold project, after the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding. TotalEnergies...
View Article‘Going Places It Never Dreamed’
As the national flag carrier resumes the Narita service from tomorrow, the Government says it is going places it never dreamed of. From East Coast, Chicago, to the Hong Kong connection to the United...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Dine In Style With A Breathtaking Lookout
The United States Government has been credited for enabling an economic space within Vanua Levu. The Urata Lookout Café, in Savusavu, which was opened by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Saturday,...
View ArticleKPMG Broadens Challenge
KPMG Australia is expanding the KPMG Nature Positive Challenge to include Fiji and PNG as part of its search for impactful eco start-ups looking to protect life on land and life below water. With...
View ArticleHuppy’s ‘Serenity’ Launch
A new Fiji-Australia sustainable fashion partnership has added to successful community-driven support for Pacific women and girls, featuring legendary Fiji fashion designer Hupfeld Hoerder. On April...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Japan, China Markets In Sight
A 20-member delegation are in Asia to market destination Fiji. The delegation which includes Tourism Fiji chief executive officer Brent Hill will be in Japan for a week before heading to China. He said...
View ArticlePrime Minister Rabuka Expects More From PAFCO
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka received a cheque of $ 368,223.90 from the Pacific Fishing Company Pte Ltd (PAFCO) yesterday as dividend payment to the Fiji Government. The payout was based on the net...
View ArticleGovernment Plans $15,000 Cocktail
The estimated budget for the upcoming two day national economic summit is approximately $360,000, says Minister for Finance Biman Prasad. Of this, $254,000 of the budget had been committed, he said....
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Sunset, Music At Moroccan Themed Weekend
The Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay will feature a range of exciting Easter-themed activities and events this week. Featured activities Kids from ages four to 12 years will be able to take part in the...
View ArticleJapan & Australia: Partners In Decarbonisation, Energy Security
Many Japanese companies have internal rules which prevent investment without physical due diligence being undertaken. In 2022, there were 50 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals and 51 new...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Aust Visitors Bring Sunshine
Fiji’s proximity to Australia and heavy promotion is attracting a considerable share of ‘new’ Australian tourists. If realised, Fiji’s tourism revenue will approach a new high of FJ$2.5bn this year...
View ArticlePrasad On FRCS Board Allowances
Board Members governing tax collectors earn a monthly income of close to $1000. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Biman Prasad, said individual allowances of more than $900 were paid to...
View Article‘Investments In The Sky’
SpaceX Starlink, an American satellite internet service provider owned by the world’s second richest man, Elon Musk, hopes to commence services in Fiji in the next two months.The Government is not...
View ArticleHovercraft Services To Fix Congestion
Dubai investors are eyeing the prospects of operating a hovercraft service to address the daily traffic congestion. The project will be piloted in the Central Division, in efforts to curb congestion...
View ArticleDiscussions On Need For Data
Commercial fishermen in the country need to catch approximately 880 kilograms of tuna to breakeven, Fiji Fishing Industry Association (FFIA) said. President, Radhika Kumar made the comment during...
View ArticleThe Seven Deadly Sins Of Leadership
I am often contacted by human resources departments that want help to develop a leader who has made a mistake. There has either been a series of complaints made about the leader’s behaviour or the team...
View ArticleFinancial Markets In March
The Federal Reserve raised the target for its interest rate benchmark, the federal-funds rate, by 0.25 per cent, placing the target range at 4.75 per cent to 5.00 per cent, the ninth increase over the...
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