Business

Retail sector resilient despite labor challenges

Suva Retailers Association President Jitesh Patel acknowledged that the previous year posed significant challenges for the association, marked by a slow rate of growth in the retail sector.

January 10, 2025 12:00 pm
 

Business

Bia-i-Cake women’s cooperative receives boost

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Manoa Kamikamica says supporting women-led cooperatives is key to fostering economic and social empowerment.

January 10, 2025 5:34 am
 

Business

Sugar Minister optimistic about industry revival

Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh is optimistic about restoring the sugar industry to its former glory, but emphasizes that the process will take time and cannot be achieved overnight.

January 9, 2025 4:16 pm
 

Business

Farmer overcomes losses with strategic harvesting

A farmer from Naseyani Village in Ra is demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the face of weather challenges that threaten livelihoods in the agriculture sector.

January 9, 2025 4:08 pm
 

Business

Investor confidence a priority

As the stock market continues to evolve, fostering investor confidence remains a top priority for the south pacific stock exchange.

January 9, 2025 12:16 pm
 

Business

Fiji Airways welcomes new ATR aircraft

Fiji Airways has expanded its fleet with the addition of two ATR 72-600 aircraft.

January 9, 2025 10:20 am
 

Business

Cabinet approves market charges

The Nausori Town Council will now be able to charge market stall rentals at the newly constructed Nakasi Market.

January 8, 2025 10:22 am
 

Business

Quality of produce an issue for AMA

The Agriculture Marketing Authority is facing challenges with the quality of produce, particularly cassava and dalo, collected from farmers in rural and maritime islands.

January 7, 2025 4:12 pm
 

Business

SPX to visit 100 villages this year

The South Pacific Stock Exchange plans to focus on educating the public about the stock market’s role in the economy.

January 7, 2025 4:01 pm
 

Business

Artisans thrive in graduation season

Graduation season is a busy time for local artisans crafting salusalu and garlands, adding color and tradition to ceremonies across Fiji.

January 7, 2025 6:01 am
 

Business

Construction sector reaches $127m last September

All registered private building and civil works contractors engaged in an estimated $127.7 million worth of work in September last year.

January 6, 2025 11:26 am
 

Business

Recycled coffee pods and cans sparks business startup

With sustainability in mind and entrepreneurship at heart, Wati Chew is making waves with, Watty’s Attire, which specializes in crafting unique and eco-friendly jewelry from upcycled coffee pods and aluminum cans.

January 4, 2025 4:11 pm

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