New notes were designed to assist visually impaired users - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says the tactile features on the country’s new banknotes were designed to assist blind and visually impaired users after accessibility con
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Visually impaired users struggle with new banknotes
A note identifier card is set to be introduced as an interim measure to help persons with visual impairment distinguish between Fiji’s new banknotes. The devel
RBF unveils new banknotes marking historic milestone for Fiji
The Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva was the setting for a historic moment today as the Reserve Bank of Fiji unveiled the country’s newly designed banknotes, marking a
RBF to launch new series of banknotes
The Reserve Bank of Fiji is launching a new series of banknotes that will be officially unveiled by President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu on 2nd December this year, in Suva,
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
RBF dismisses fake video of Governor
A misleading fake video has been circulated portraying the Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor giving misleading information on various digital platforms. The RBF says the v
Visitor arrivals grow in May, annual inflation rate softens to 0.1% and tight labour conditions ease - RBF
Visitor arrivals grew in May by 4.4 percent compared to the same month a year ago according to the Reserve Bank of Fiji. However, in the first five months of 2025, tot
Over $200,000 paid to 2023 flood victims through Pacific Insurance Climate Programme - RBF Governor
Following the flooding in early 2023, more than $200,000 was paid to the affected people through the UNCDF's Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme. Rese
RBF announces historic $135.5M profit for financial year 2023-2024
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has just announced a historic $135.5 million dollars profit for the financial year 2023-2024 which ended in July. The Governor and Chair of th
Reserve Bank of Fiji wins Nestor Espenilla Jr. Financial Inclusion Innovation Award
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) was announced winner of the esteemed Nestor Espenilla Jr. Financial Inclusion Innovation Award at the 2024 Alliance for Financial Inclusion
Inflation forecast to remain around 4 to 5% by the end of this year - RBF
The annual headline inflation rate picked up from 5.8 percent in May to 6.7 percent in June, and was underpinned by higher prices in the food and non-alcoholic beverages,
Investment slow-paced, skills shortage worry, high cost of living, red tape and low economic growth a concern – Ariff Ali
As we await the announcement of the 2024/2025 National Budget, there are clear indications that a lot of work needs to be done as the Macroeconomic Committee has highligh
Increase in minimum wage rate without increased productivity will result in higher prices of goods and services – Macroeconomic Committee
Chair of the Macroeconomic Committee, Ariff Ali has signaled higher prices of goods and services if we have an increase in the national minimum wage without increased pro
Economy expected to grow by 3 percent in 2024 - IMF
The Fiji economy is expected to grow by 3 percent this year. This has been stated by International Monetary Fund rep Marshall Mills who says after a strong rebound fro
Annual headline inflation was 3.6% in Jan from 5.1% in Dec - RBF
The annual headline inflation was 3.6 percent in January (from 5.1% in December 2023), largely on account of higher prices recorded across most categories, particularly f
Elite Society being presented on social media not approved by RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has made it clear that the “Elite Society†like most similar investment schemes presented on social media, is not approved by the RBF
Economic activity is healthy due to tourism, remittances and domestic demand – RBF
Economic activity domestically has been healthy despite persistent headwinds, mainly due to a thriving tourism sector, strong remittances and resilient domestic demand wh
Inflation surged to 5.8% in November - RBF
Inflation surged to 5.8 percent in November as higher prices were noted across most categories, particularly the food and nonalcoholic beverages, transport, housing and u
Demand for labour continues to rise in Fiji – RBF
The demand for labour continues to rise, reflective of the rebounding economic activity coupled with higher labour emigration according to the Reserve Bank of Fiji. Th
Economy continues to perform well, headline inflation at 4% in Oct – RBF
Despite the slowdown in the global economy, the Reserve Bank of Fiji states that the Fijian economy continues to perform well and is projected to grow by 8.2 percent this