The Consumer Council says it understands that the government will need to make some tough decisions to increase its fiscal status in the upcoming budget.

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says an element of ease of doing business needs to be considered in the 2023–2024 National Budget.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs & Communications Manoa Kamikamica, expressed his optimism and highlighted the crucial role of the private sector in Fiji’s economic transformation.

The first of a series of workshops on Change Management specifically designed for agencies involved in the Fiji Government’s Ease of Doing Business programme is now underway.

The March quarter of this year saw an increase of more than 284 percent in Fiji’s Earnings from Tourism over the March quarter of 2022.

Three major projects funded by the World Bank to the tune of $137 million are set to commence in the Northern Division.

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has called on the immigration department to assist the private sector in bringing in skilled workers on short-term contracts.

There is a surge in interest from international businesses seeking opportunities in Fiji.

Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica says they are looking at the audio-visual industry as a major opportunity for Fiji and will be channelling their efforts towards this sector as it continues to gain traction.

The Water Authority of Fiji is building an additional 20 million litres capacity at the Nagado Water Treatment Plant in Nadi.

The Dravikula family from Tavua Village in the district of Cawa, Koro, has revived their bakery business.

Economist Dr Neelesh Gounder has calculated that the unemployment rate among the youth in Fiji has skyrocketed, reaching an alarming 18 to 20 percent.