The Trade Ministry has been working closely with consultants on developing the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Act, the Access to Capital Bill, and Fiji’s first-ever MSME Strategic Plan.

The Land Transport Authority has expressed concern about the illegal taxi services being provided by private vehicles and Licensed Hire Vehicles.

A shop in Makoi, Nasinu, was issued a closure order by health inspectors from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.

The Minister for Agriculture has expressed concerns over the escalating wheat import bill which has increased from $108 million in 2021 to $171 million in 2022 raising questions on how this could be reduced.

Trade Minister Manoa Kamikamica says the government has created a working group called the “Commercial Agriculture Taskforce” that will focus on bringing in investors to the agriculture sector.

Agriculture Minister Vatimi Rayalu lauds the continuous success of ginger as a prime export commodity, citing sustained demand from key markets including the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Wakaya Perfection, a company created by the founder of Fiji Water, Late David Gilmour and his business partner David M. Roth are branding Fiji globally.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is embracing an open-door policy and developing a sound working relationship with taxpayers and its stakeholders.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission aims to initiate a thorough investigation into the importation of Coles products, specifically kidney beans.

There is a misconception that members of the disabled community are not involved in business.

The World Bank in its latest Pacific Economic Update says Fiji’s output surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2023 despite a notable deceleration, with growth rates halving from 20 percent in 2022 to eight percent in 2023.

Indigenous people are taking great strides to venture into business to support their families and communities.