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.

Members of the Vunivau Tiritiri Farmers Cooperative in Bua will now be able to achieve maximum yield through the provision of a rice harvester.

Fast-fashion giant Shein is seeking more warehouse space in Mexico as it expands e-commerce operations in the country, part of the company’s budding plans to gain a bigger foothold in Latin America, said three people familiar with the project.

The Sugar Research Institute of Fiji has set its focus on female sugarcane farmers in an effort to recognize the vital role they play in the agriculture sector.

The Water Authority of Fiji intends to get the Rewa River Water Supply Scheme project in Viria, Naitasiri, up and running by Fiji Day on October 10th.

Meta Platform plans to end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada once parliament-approved legislation requiring internet giants to pay news publishers comes into effect, the company said.

The US Embassy in Suva launched its 2023 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs program yesterday.