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PM says $8 minimum wage not viable amid economic pressures
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (333+ words) Sunday 09 August 2026 | 09:00 Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during the commissioning of the new suspension bridge at Bua Lomanikoro in Bua on August 7, 2026. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Government is not in a position to increase Fiji's minimum wage from $5 to…...
Tourism defies fuel crisis with record visitor growth
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (349+ words) Monday 03 August 2026 | 12:30 Visitor arrivals continue to climb, with a record 98,522 visitors in June, while forward bookings remain positive. Fiji's tourism industry has remained resilient despite the global fuel crisis, with visitor arrivals continuing to rise and forward bookings remaining strong....
FSC privatisation an option, says PM
2+ week, 1+ day ago (371+ words) Saturday 25 July 2026 | 08:30 Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says privatising the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) remains an option, but the Government's priority is to treat the state-owned enterprise as a strategic national asset while pursuing reforms to improve…...
Why Fiji must put employment at the centre of economic policy
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1312+ words) The author argues Fiji's next development challenge is creating productive jobs, closing skills gaps and retaining talent, not simply growing GDP. Friday 17 July 2026 | 13:00 There are, in many ways, two stories of Fiji. The first is a story we should all…...
Labour shortages force businesses to look overseas
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (284+ words) Fiji businesses are struggling to find skilled workers, with labour shortages and workforce development set to be key topics at next month's Fiji–Australia Joint Business Forum. Friday 10 July 2026 | 21:00 Businesses in Fiji are struggling to find skilled workers and are…...
‘Deficit is about choices, not figures’, Govt defends Budget
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (306+ words) Wednesday 01 July 2026 | 21:00 Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development Esrom Imanuel addressing the National Budget Forum 2026 at Civic Centre in Suva on July 1, 2026. The Government has defended its $1 billion deficit in the 2026-2027 National Budget, saying the decision reflects a balance…...
Narube says debt burden squeezing essential services
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (312+ words) Unity Fiji leader says rising debt leaves less money for health, education and law and order. Wednesday 01 July 2026 | 22:00 Former Reserve Bank Governor and Unity Fiji leader Savenaca Narube. Almost half of every government dollar is now going towards debt repayments,…...
Aquaculture funding fails to deliver change, says Taveuni pearl farmer
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (308+ words) Despite a $28.4 million allocation to fisheries, a leading pearl farming operator says the Budget fails to introduce meaningful reforms for aquaculture and industry growth. Wednesday 01 July 2026 | 01:00 A pearl farming operator in Taveuni has questioned the effectiveness of Government funding for…...
From saving to growing: An investment strategy for Fijians
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1379+ words) Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 07:30 Warren Buffett once said, “Do not save what is left after spending; rather, spend what is left after saving.” However, real-world practice is somewhat different. Recently, the Honourable Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel, raised concerns in Parliament about…...
Budget needs growth strategy beyond fiscal discipline: Reddy
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (492+ words) Dr Mahendra Reddy says fiscal stability must be matched with policies that transform Fiji's economy and expand national wealth. Sunday 28 June 2026 | 03:00 Former finance minister and economist Dr Mahendra Reddy says the Coalition Government's 2026-2027 National Budget takes the right approach to…...