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Digital lending platform targets small business funding gap

Digital lending platform targets small business funding gap

Fiji has launched its first peer-to-peer lending platform in a move aimed at improving access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises and encouraging greater participation in alternative investment channels. According to FijiVillage, the platform is designed...
Sport becomes an economic player in Fiji

Sport becomes an economic player in Fiji

Fiji’s sports sector is increasingly being recognised as a meaningful economic contributor rather than solely a social or cultural asset, with estimates released in early 2026 indicating annual economic activity of around FJD 250 million. While rugby has long been...
Vanuatu’s Ralph Regenvanu is Pacific Person of the Year 2025

Vanuatu’s Ralph Regenvanu is Pacific Person of the Year 2025

Ralph Regenvanu has emerged as one of the Pacific’s most influential and principled public figures, combining political leadership with cultural advocacy and a sustained commitment to climate justice. His recognition as Pacific Person of the Year by respected Pacific...