14+ hour, 24+ min ago   (296+ words) Private healthcare providers have come under the spotlight following a blistering retail investigation by the country’s consumer watchdog. The probe, triggered by a consumer complaint, revealed that a prominent private hospital pharmacy in Suva allegedly quoted $820 for a routine three-month…...

14+ hour, 29+ min ago   (207+ words) Fiji’s tourism businesses remain highly confident in the country’s travel outlook, despite mounting global pressure from severe aviation fuel hikes hitting key regional carriers. The Tourism Action Group (TAG) – an industry-led advisory body initiated by the Government and Tourism Fiji,…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (240+ words) FIJI business owners are seeking stronger peer networks to share challenges, exchange experience and build relationships beyond traditional business networking. The shift was highlighted at the inaugural Founders Table that brought together 25 founders and business owners at Harvest Restaurant, Crowne…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (162+ words) THE prolonged dry weather has affected vegetable gardens and community activities in Vunika, Labasa, resident Samson Jet says. Mr Jet, who identified himself as a resident rather than a farmer, said the dry conditions were felt strongly within the community....

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (246+ words) Media and broadcast network Communications Fiji Ltd recorded a profit after tax of $425,321 for the first six months ended June 30 this year. The group had recorded profit after tax of $914,752 for the first six months of 2025. The group had recorded…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (278+ words) Women are still being shut out of too many boardrooms, with entrenched sexism and a lack of confidence among women themselves contributing to the gap, former World Bank vice president Imrana Jalal says. Speaking at a Law and Governance Breakfast…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (299+ words) CANE top-up payments from Government should be channelled through a tiered system to ensure active growers are properly compensated, according to concerns raised during parliamentary scrutiny. During the Ministry of Sugar Industry 2021–2022 Annual Report presentation, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (257+ words) A NATIONAL land use plan needs to be put together to ensure agriculture-based programs have land security. During the Ministry of Sugar Industry 2021–2022 Annual Report presentation, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic Affairs chairperson Sakiusa Tubuna said land tenure remained a…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (852+ words) The Fiji Times BUSINESS OPINION | Fiji’s tourism boom | Masking the nation’s Trojan Horse Listen to this article: Visa free arrivals and unchecked expansion threaten Fiji’s sovereignty and survival. Behind the promise of billions lies a fragile nation burdened by future…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (337+ words) THE Sugar Cane Growers Fund has cut its lending interest rate to 3.95 per cent as it strengthens its financial services and reduces the cost of borrowing for sugarcane growers. SCGF chairman Marika Luveniyali said the reduction was achieved without government…...