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Concerns over VAT monitoring system
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
A SIGNIFICANT number of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) fear that their system will not be compatible with the Fiji Revenue Customs Services database. Nadi businessman Chandu Lodhia raised this concern while posing a question to Fiji...
People Moves: Trukai Industries, SunRice Group
Business Advantage PNG
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June 17, 2025
From the desk of the Innovation PNG Conference Program DirectorPapua New Guinea can become an innovation nation. Innovation, simply put, is the solving of problems by using new ideas, methods and tools. PNG has a great example from its own...
Cierra's Team Broke Down Social Media Strategy Before 'Love Island' Exit
Us Weekly
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July 8, 2025
Cierra Ortega’s social media team broke down their strategy for her online presence — including how they weathered viewer backlash — just days before her racism scandal led to her Love Island USA exit. Cierra’s friend and the person running her...
Film Fiji anticipates competition to grow
FBC News
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Film Fiji is anticipating tough competition in the global film industry. Chief Executive Jone Robertson says this remains their biggest challenge, as other international locations are now offering significantly more attractive incentives for film...
Vanuatu Media Women Inspired By Fiji
Fiji Sun
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June 16, 2025
“Don’t be afraid to get out there, be respectful and aware of how people are being sensitive. And welcome critics, because that’s the only way you can learn and grow.” Media representative from Vanuatu Stephanie Tebi (left), and Sussie Kilman...
New energy | New players bring fresh energy to squad
The Fiji Times
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June 16, 2025
With the inclusion of four debutants in the final 32-member squad for the July Tests against Scotland and the Wallabies, FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne says they have been enlisted for the energy they possess. Byrne shared this,...
Minister for Sugar orders reactivation of cane rail system in Tavua
Fijivillage
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Following concerns raised by sugarcane farmers regarding the closure of the rail line between Lausa Loop and Tawatawa Point in Tavua, Minister for Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh has directed the Fiji Sugar Corporation to immediately reactivate...
$198k excavator to elevate agriculture education in Navuso
FBC News
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June 15, 2025
Source: Fiji Government / Facebook Students of the Navuso Agricultural Technical Institute will benefit from a $198,000 excavator that was handed over by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Saturday. Rabuka urged students to make full use of the...
Navuso Agricultural Technical Institute receives $198,000 excavator from Prime Minister
Fijivillage
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Navuso Agricultural Technical Institute receives $198,000 excavator from Prime Minister In a bid to support young farmers with modern equipment as a step towards greater self and economic resilience, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka handed over a...
Australian developer eyes sustainable homes for Fijians
The Fiji Times
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June 15, 2025
An Australian-owned construction company, SouthPac Projects is getting involved in a project to deliver affordable housing to Fijians. The Australia-Fiji Business Council (FABC) states the company is now focused on designing and building low-cost,...
2025 independence awards recipients
Solomon Star
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July 8, 2025
ELLA Keru is the only female recipients in the list of awards given out at the 47th Independence Anniversary ceremony in Honiara on Monday. At 55, Mrs. Keru is the longest serving officer in the Attorney General’s Chamber. Here are the awardees,...
“Stop the lip service” – Bhamji calls on corporates to support Fijian farmers
The Fiji Times
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June 14, 2025
Fiji’s approximate 20, 360 agriculture farmers need assistance from companies and corporates, said Sugar Cane Growers Fund chairman, Ahmed Bhamji. He made the comments in Labasa yesterday while speaking at the Annual Farmer’s Open Day. Mr Bhamji...
Yachting market strong
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
THE 2024 yachting industry survey conducted at Port Denarau Marina has revealed strong and sustained growth in Fiji’s yachting sector. According to a media statement from Tourism Fiji, Fiji welcomed 831 visiting yachts in 2024, marking a 4 per...
$3.5m project – Yavusa Nawaibuta targets ownership in next 10 years
The Fiji Times
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July 7, 2025
A $3.5 million commercial development that is expected to give Korovou Town a facelift will be partly owned by the Yavusa Nawaibuta from the Namalata district of Tailevu through a joint venture between Nawaibuta Holdings Ltd (NHL) and Fijian...
Singh highlights Fiji’s labour reforms at global conference
FBC News
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June 15, 2025
Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh has reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to fair work conditions and social justice at the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva. Addressing global delegates, Singh outlined major reforms, including a full...
Investor confidence in Fiji - Kamikamica
Fijivillage
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica says more projects, valued at $5.5 billion, spanning the construction, pre-development and conceptual phases represent real progress and tangible evidence that investors see Fiji as a...
Women powering sugar industry progress
FBC News
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June 14, 2025
Progress in the sugar industry is reshaping the cane fields, where diversification is evident as more women have joined the harvesting crews this crushing season. In the Waicoba sector in Nadi, Ruci Kaitoga braves the scorching heat, determined to...
Making workplaces disability-inclusive
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
ABOUT 40 business management and human resources representatives from Fiji’s outsourcing services, tourism and agriculture sectors undertook specialised training on workplace accessibility and disability inclusion. This is in line with a growing...
Niaomi nurtures a new generation’s passion for agriculture
Condobolin Argus
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June 13, 2025
Compiled by Melissa Blewitt Niaomi Evans (nee Ridley) works as Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School’s Agriculture Teacher and Angus Stud Manager. She is the daughter of Keith and Vicki Ridley. Her passion for agriculture began at a young age,...
Ikanivere excited for Japan move
Fiji Sun
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July 7, 2025
The other players included Trevor Hosea, Yuta Shirasaka, Rakuhei Yamashita, Akauola Manu and Haruto Takahashi. Swire Shipping Fijian Drua co-captain Tevita Ikanivere bursts through a gap with flanker Kitione Salawa and nippy halfback Simione...