Fiji has spent $235 million on tertiary scholarships for students who failed to complete their studies, while many graduates are still struggling to find jobs.

Young Fijians are being supported to turn their business ideas into successful businesses through the Fiji Innovation Hub.

More than 600 people have participated in agarwood training programmes across Fiji, reflecting growing interest in the industry’s potential to create new economic opportunities.

Fiji’s public debt is projected to rise to $12.6 billion by July 2027, according to figures released in Parliament by Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel.

People holding dual citizenship can legally operate taxi businesses in Fiji, provided they meet the country’s citizenship and residency requirements.

Fiji could become a regional fuel storage hub for smaller Pacific Island nations under a proposal being explored by the Pacific Power Association, as rising fuel prices put pressure on the region.

Fijian households and businesses will not face the proposed electricity tariff at this stage, but pressure on power costs remains as dry weather and unstable global fuel prices continue to affect electricity generation.

Fiji’s growing tourism and construction industries are creating more job opportunities, but questions remain over whether local workers have the skills and training needed to fill these positions.

Tourism development is expanding beyond Fiji’s main tourist centres, with new resort projects planned and underway in rural and maritime communities.

The Land Transport Authority has made clear that it does not approve vehicle modifications that result in sparks, flames or fire being emitted from the exhaust system.

Fiji’s hotels and resorts are looking at ways to preserve their traditional tropical designs while reducing the cost and work involved in maintaining thatched roofs commonly known as BURE.

Residents of Somosomo Village in Taveuni are being empowered to take charge of the island’s recycling future through a new community-led waste management initiative.