The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has been urged to strengthen monitoring of fuel prices and collect detailed baseline data.

The Consumer Council is urging Fijians and businesses to stop bulk-buying and hoarding fuel.

Unpaid lease rent totaling $27.75 million has been flagged as a major concern in the review of the 2023 iTaukei Land Trust Board Annual Report.

Fiji Airways has no immediate plans to reduce flights or adjust routes despite rising global fuel prices caused by the war in the Middle East.

Sugarcane farmers will now be able to voluntarily contribute to their Fiji National Provident Fund accounts through deductions from their cane proceeds.

Fiji Rice Limited is insolvent and continues to rely heavily on government grants and subsidies to stay operational.

Westpac Fiji has launched its flagship community program, the Westpac Women and Girls Education Grants, for this year.

The newly launched iTaukei Business Tool focuses on improving access to business development services for indigenous Fijian entrepreneurs living in villages and urban communities.

Fuel companies have confirmed that fuel stocks currently held in Fiji range between approximately 20 and 45 days, depending on the product, with additional shipments already scheduled.

Government MP Professor Biman Prasad has defended the coalition government’s economic policies, saying borrowing and tax reforms were essential to fund development and improve public services.

Fijians are being urged to remain calm but plan ahead as global markets monitor rising tensions in the Middle East.

A new company aimed at strengthening landowner involvement in major development projects will begin operations next month.