The SME sector in the Pacific is growing and contributes significantly to national and regional economies, yet entrepreneurs face barriers to accessing traditional finance to start, grow, and sustain their businesses.

The Public Service Commission has suspended the Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forestry, Atelaite Rokosuka, effective from close of business today.

Today, 156 women graduated from the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs program, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their entrepreneurial journey.

In a bid to mark its 150th anniversary in Fiji, Tower Insurance will be launching initiatives and events throughout 2024 to celebrate the significant milestone.

Marika Lewayada, a former Estate Officer at the iTaukei Lands Trust Board has been charged with accepting a bribe.

The Fiji Meteorological Services says cloud and rain is expected to affect most parts of the country from later tomorrow.

Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu, says climate change poses significant challenges on food and nutrition security in Fiji.

The Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu, visited Commander RFMF Major-General Kalouniwai at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua, yesterday.

Cabinet has given the green light to include ‘Micro’ in the Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications’ name.

Paramount Chief of Viria in Naitasiri Vunivalu, Ratu Joseva Malobitu has given his approval for the opening and accessibility of the Water Treatment Plant project.

Cabinet has approved the establishment of a task force to undertake public consultations, to better understand root causes and formulate evidence-based recommendations on mitigating the impact of pornography and illegal content on society.

Education Minister, Viliame Gavoka says they do not condone corporal punishment being inflicted on any child even outside the school vicinity.