The latest market, economy, central-bank, policy and company stories from Fiji, updated every 15 minutes. Last updated 19 October 2026.
| GDP growth (2025) | 3.2% | Moderate growth. |
| Inflation (2025) | -1.4% | Prices are falling (deflation). |
| Unemployment (2025) | 5.3% | Moderate. |
| GDP per person (2025) | $6,642 | Average output per person: a rough measure of how wealthy a country is. |
| Current account (2024) | -7.8% of GDP | Deficit: spends more abroad than it earns, so it relies on foreign money. |
| Exports (2024) | 54.4% of GDP | Very trade-dependent: sensitive to tariffs and global demand. |
Latest official annual figures from World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Context, not a forecast or financial advice.
Minister for Climate Change and Information Lynda Tabuya has defended the Prime Minister’s announcement of December 9 as a proposed referendum date, saying it is intended to help Government and election officials prepare, not bypass the legal process.
The Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA), led by Fiji Education Minister Aseri Radrodro, has urged the Special Parliamentary Select Committee and Cabinet to remove a clause in the draft Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 that would allow Cabinet to delay a general election by up to 12 months during a state of…
Young people in Fiji and across the Pacific face growing concerns over future employment as economies struggle to create enough jobs. The World Bank projects a global shortfall of about 800 million jobs over the next 10 to 15 years.
Suva lawyer and former politician Nikolau Nawaikula has proposed the appointment of a caretaker government following a constitutional referendum to avoid the possibility of spending approximately $80 million on two electoral process.
Fiji’s proposed December 9 constitutional referendum could be held alongside the 2027 General Election. The Fijian Elections Office is preparing for both events amid uncertainty over Parliament’s timetable.
Former civil servant Eliki Dakuitoga is calling for legal safeguards to ensure Fiji’s next general election is held within the existing lawful timeframe.
The Asian Development Bank is looking at ways to expand financing for Fiji’s micro, small and medium enterprises, as the Government seeks to grow the sector’s contribution to the economy.
The Fijian Elections Office has strengthened its cybersecurity systems to safeguard electoral information and prevent a repeat of the technical issues experienced during the 2022 General Election.
Political parties have raised concerns over the tight timeframe for the proposed constitutional referendum. Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa confirms that these concerns were raised directly with her during a briefing with political parties yesterday.
Fiji’s pineapple production has increased by 45.5 percent over the past two years, but exports remain significantly low, prompting Government to develop a national branding strategy to boost overseas sales. Production reached more than 12,499 tonnes in 2025, while only 16.5 tonnes were exported during the same year.
Fijian and Indian businesses are being encouraged to turn growing trade ties into investment opportunities and stronger local industries. Assistant Minister for Commerce and Business Development Sachida Nand made the call during a networking reception for a Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) business…
A Democratic victory in one or both chambers of Congress would not stop President Donald Trump’s administration from handing regulatory breaks to Wall ​Street banks, prediction markets and crypto firms, but it would give Democrats powerful tools to probe the industries and their watchdogs.
Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa says protecting the integrity of electoral information is a shared responsibility as Fiji prepares for the upcoming General Election.
Fiji’s coral reefs remain critical to the country’s food security, fisheries and tourism industry, with the government warning that growing environmental pressures threaten these important ecosystems.
The Centre for Democracy and Dialogue has launched an Election Integrity Kit aimed at supporting candidates and encouraging women’s participation in politics. The kit includes two resources: the Empowering Fiji’s Women in Politics Online Candidate Hub and the AI and Your Campaign booklet.
Electoral offences, including online hate speech and campaign breaches, will be investigated by police only when formal complaints are lodged. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says officers are preparing for the upcoming general election and are ready to investigate reported violations.
Levuka’s economy is still struggling, with businesses facing challenges following the town’s UNESCO World Heritage listing, according to Levuka Town Council Special Administrator Chair Ben Naidu.
The Social Democratic Liberal Party will not prejudge the outcome of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 or assume that its passage or failure automatically determines the timing of an election.
Levuka Town Council’s total revenue fell by more than 40 percent in 2019, largely because government grants dropped sharply, raising questions about the council’s financial capacity to deliver services.
Pacific banks must move beyond technical green frameworks to ensure sustainable finance delivers actual investment and measurable economic benefits, says BSP Chief Financial Officer Rajeshwar Singh.
Investment continues to reshape Labasa, with another major commercial complex taking shape along the town’s main street. The two-storey Jaduram Mall will house retail shops, restaurants and a food court, with construction already providing local employment opportunities.
The Reserve Bank of Fiji is facing data gaps as it works to turn green finance policies into actual investment. RBF Chief Manager Financial Systems Development Caroline Waqabaca said limited data was making it difficult to measure the impact of Fiji’s Green Finance Taxonomy.
The National Referendum postal voting process could be scrapped if the Constitution Amendment Bill is defeated at its third reading. The Electoral Commission says it will close the process and stop referendum preparations if the Writ is not issued.
Fiji is seeking stronger international financing for climate-resilient infrastructure as it works to protect economic growth from the rising costs of climate impacts.
Fiji could face more frequent Category Five cyclones as climate change intensifies extreme weather events. The warning comes from the World Bank’s Country Climate and Development Report for Fiji, which highlights the growing risks climate change poses to the country’s development and economy.