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Fiji’s newly-approved Tourism Fund risks failing the very local and indigenous operators it is meant to rescue unless the Government strips away paralysing red tape, the industry’s peak body has warned. While welcoming the parliamentary initiative, Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) chief executive officer Fantasha Lockington cautioned that excessive paperwork and complex compliance rules […]

The ANZ Group has appointed country heads for its Samoa and Vanuatu operations as it implements leadership changes across its Pacific business – reinforcing its commitment to strong, regionally connected leadership and long-term growth in the Pacific. Terrence Low was appointed country head Samoa and Sucharu Tandon as country head Vanuatu. ANZ regional executive Pacific […]

Publicly-listed property and fleet management company VB Holdings Ltd has appointed chartered accountant Sikeli Tuinamuana (pictured) as an independent non-executive director of the company. Mr Tuinamuana is one of Fiji’s most respected accounting and business professionals, bringing more than 40 years of experience in auditing, corporate governance, financial management, strategic advisory, and business transformation. He […]

Three pharmacy businesses were found operating without a registered pharmacist present on the premises during opening hours – an act in direct breach of the conditions of pharmacy business authorisations. The pharmacies were identified during a nationwide pharmacy audit for the 2025-2026 financial year and have issued formal warning letters by the Fijian Competition and […]

The Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Fiji has issued an urgent warning to members of the public following a surge in sophisticated phishing scams using fraudulent websites designed to mimic official bank channels and steal customer credentials. The bank has confirmed having taken swift action to dismantle the threat, though it stresses that customer vigilance […]

THE Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources has completed a comprehensive physical survey of the Sawakasa mahogany plantation lease – marking the end of a four-year project from the 2022/2023 financial year through to 2025/2026. The completion of this survey also marks a major milestone that is anticipated to unlock smoother harvesting and greater returns […]

LAST week, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) issued warnings to three pharmacy businesses found operating without a registered pharmacist present on the premises, which it said was in direct breach of the conditions of their pharmacy business authorisations. The presence of a registered pharmacist is a fundamental requirement for the lawful operation of […]

ANZ senior Pacific economist Dr Kishti Sen projects Fiji’s 2026 economic growth will outpace the Government’s 1.5 per cent “worst-case” budget projection. Dr Sen said they are forecasting real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.7 per cent this year and 2027, driven by record remittances, tourism and rising agricultural exports. In his authored Pacific […]

National airline Fiji Airways hosted the country’s first aviation-focused carbon market training aimed at building shared understanding across regulators and industry on the need to offset emissions on eligible international routes. The national carrier is exploring whether high-integrity carbon projects developed within the country where conservation and community-based initiatives are already rooted could meet the […]

Locally owned Sun Insurance Company Ltd is launching a massive $125 million property expansion project over the next five years, kicking off with a groundbreaking $25 million industrial development at Vatuwaqa in Suva. The listed general insurance provider is officially entering the industrial property market after its board sanctioned the construction of a modern multi-million-dollar […]