Will Fijian economy weather Winston’s wrath?
SEVERE Tropical Cyclone (STC) Winston didn’t just leave death and destruction in its wake – it also left Fiji’s economy in a shattered state. Preliminary estimates by the Fijian government placed STC
Fiji’s tourist numbers soar
Strong growth in China, India markets Strong growth in the emerging source markets of China and India should see increases in tourist numbers in Fiji in the new year. That’s the prediction of Tourism Fiji’s
Mobile companies reinforce presence in Fiji
Leading mobile phone companies announced major developments recently with Vodafone Fiji now fully Fijian owned while its rival Digicel rolled out a massive AU$40.4 million expansion of its Fiji operations. Digicel
Paradise Lost: Eight years later, Freesoul site still a mess
A company found guilty of destruction on Malolo Island is still to rehabilitate the site, years after the judgement. While the case against Freesoul Real Estate Development (Fiji) over destruction on Malolo Island was
Jan 2025 Vol 51 No. 1
Eyes on the prize: Will Trump take Toroama’s bait? The clock ticks: Five years on, Bougainville waits Trump and the Pacific- new possibilities? We Say: Faith must find voice Fiame fights for survival King Tupou VI
June-July 2024 Vol 50 No. 6
Hawaii Aloha: Honouring the ‘Hawaii nation’ PacFest: A meeting of culture, commerce and solidarity Waqa takes the wheel at the Forum Eyes Wide Shut: Seismic shifts in Fiji politics Investors still bullish on Fiji
Pacific faces new battle: plastic addiction
It’s a familiar story. While Pacific negotiators recently emerged disappointed but resolute over the result of the climate change negotiations in Dubai, they are also engaged on a new front; a treaty to govern the
Movers and Shakers
NASFUND PNG’s longest serving CEO Ian Tarutia has announced his retirement in March 2023. For almost 35 years, Tarutia has served the fund and its predecessor, the National Provident Fund. Fiji-born Lisa Tai has
Unplugging at Namosi Eco Retreat
Sustainability was the buzzword at the Fiji Tourism Exchange, and some of the industry’s quiet pioneers were glad to hear it. “The only way to survive the pandemic was through sustainability. The only way
Vee’s Organic Farms: Down to earth, still atop the world
The story could have ended with a flight attendant being told she would never walk or talk again, simply being grounded, but Vitila Vuniwaqa hopes to inspire others with chapters in which she
Building Economy – Post-COVID Learning and Strategies
1. Productivity One of the parameters of growth engine starts from improving the productivity of human resources. When human resources productivity improves, naturally machines will be managed well to deliver
