The government is pushing to increase its share of the New Zealand market, saying simply increasing two-way trade is not enough.

More than 3,000 rural households across six districts in Cakaudrove are set to benefit from a new programme aimed at increasing incomes through farming, fisheries and rural businesses.

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling on the Fiji Trades Union Congress to release the survey methodology and data behind its proposed $8 an-hour living wage.

Fiji’s agriculture sector has taken a major step towards expanding into Pacific export markets, with the first pilot shipment of locally grown produce sent to the Republic of Naoero.

Fiji is looking to strengthen cooperatives to help rural producers access bigger markets and create more income in their communities.

Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says tourism income in the Northern Division could grow from around $238 million to $1.3 billion over the next 25 years.

Tourism Fiji is facing concerns over delayed reporting, marketing expenditure and the uneven distribution of tourism benefits across Fiji.

The South Pacific Stock Exchange will introduce a new Price Setting Trade Framework from tomorrow, changing how official share prices are determined.

Fiji Airways is facing financial pressure despite recording about $1.85 billion in operating revenue last year.

Fiji Airways is facing a $130 million surge in its fuel bill, putting further pressure on the airline’s finances.

Parliament has raised concerns over the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service’s record $3.104 billion revenue collection.

Fiji Airways’ economy-class meals have come under fire in Parliament over concerns about poor-quality food.