25 jobs created as CK Mega Bargain opens new Labasa outlet
The opening of the new CK Mega Bargain outlet in Labasa has created 25 jobs for people in the North.Speaking to fijivillage News, Manager Rakesh Kumar says people can now
Tag: Economy
Businesses say finding skilled workers remains a major challenge, 15,500 Fijians migrated overseas between Jan 2023 and Feb 2024
Foreign worker employment in Fiji has increased by 79 percent between 2022 and 2025, highlighting growing pressure on businesses to fill critical skills shortages. This
Fiji’s workforce under strain as 11% of employers seek foreign workers
Nearly 11 percent of employers applied for work permits between August 2023 and January 2025, with approximately 6,460 permits issued in critical sectors such as construc
Fuel price hike, TC Vaianu damage could push prices up - RBF
Annual headline inflation stood at -0.8 percent in March, according to the Fiji Bureau of Statistics, however, the recent hike in fuel prices arising from the US-Iran
Freight costs expected to rise putting pressure on prices of goods across Fiji
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission advises people and businesses that freight rates are expected to rise, placing upward pressure on the prices of everyday go
Leaders must take first step on pay cuts and cost-saving – Nalumisa
Leaders must take the first step in implementing cost-saving measures.Minister for Housing and Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has stressed this in relation to the propos
Navua to be declared a town in 2026/2027 financial year
Navua will be officially declared a town in the early part of the 2026/2027 financial year as part of the government's efforts to support its continued growth and develop
Budget leaves the Govt with very little room to handle unexpected needs for extra spending - IMF
The quality of public spending is crucial, and further increases in the size of the Fijian government should be avoided. Untargeted subsidies or price caps would be very
Fijian economy on track to grow for fourth consecutive year in 2025 by 3.4%
The Fijian economy is on track to grow for the fourth consecutive year in 2025 by 3.4 percent, following a 3.5 percent expansion in 2024. The growth forecast is revise
Taskforce to crack down on tax crimes formalised with multi agency MoU
A memorandum of understanding for the Tax Crime Taskforce has been signed today by FRCS along with eight other key agencies, including the Fiji Police Force and FICAC, to
Consumption activity remains strong supported now by reduced VAT and improved disposable income
Consumption activity remains strong so far into the year in Fiji fuelled by higher disposable income and steady remittance inflow. The Reserve Bank of Fiji says in the
RBF transfers $146 million profit to govt
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has transferred a record $146 million in profit to the Fijian Government for the 2024–2025 financial year. RBF Governor Ariff Ali says
Creative industries a priority for govt - Prof Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has announced bold measures to boost Fiji’s growing film sector, underscoring that the industry i
68% of households report income increase - Bureau of Stats report
Household income increased this year for 68 percent of families, compared to 71 percent last year while it has been stated that 65 percent of families have been forced to
Prof. Prasad thanks Fijian diaspora for $1.4b support, urges investment in Fiji
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has expressed the Government’s deep appreciation for the Fijian diaspora’s continued
Fiji recognised as emerging economic hub in new MCC selection
MCC says that as a close ally and partner on shared priorities, Fiji also represents an emerging economic hub for American businesses. Christopher Landau, Deputy Secr
New mega port to be built at Rokobili Terminal
A new mega port is to be built at the Rokobili Terminal in Suva and will handle up to 250,000 containers (TEUs) and help us grow beyond the year 2035. Prime Minister S
2025/2026 National Budget is short-sighted and debt-heavy - Chand
The 2025/2026 National Budget is short-sighted, debt-heavy, and dangerously out-of-touch with the real needs of the Fijian people. While opposing the budget, Oppositio
Bajekal says past investment figures seemed dubious, but sees genuine projects now
Following the announcement of investments underway in 177 projects valued at $5.8 billion, prominent businessman Ram Bajekal says these are sort of numbers that were band
Household Income Survey expected to be completed by March 2026
The Household Income Survey for 2025/2026 is expected to be completed by March next year. Chief Statistician of the Household Survey Division Poasa Naimila says to mak
Cocoa farming a missed economic opportunity - Osea Vutikalulu
68-year-old Osea Vutikalulu says cocoa farming is a business that has rarely been practiced in Fiji in recent years, and it is a source of income that needs to be revived