Fiji is a world destination for many and a dream come true to even more. However, there are factors that an expat should consider before moving to the Island. Research on visas required before relocating to Fiji. Among the popular visas used is a working permit. This is usually applied by the employer on your […]
Alex Wilson was appointed as the new general manager of Plantation Island Resort on the 25th January this year. With experience in hospitality in over 25 years, Mr. Wilson was the best candidate for the spot. Plantation Island Resort is part of the Raffe Hotels and Resorts in Fiji. It is nestled at the heart […]
Reports from Fiji Bureau of Statistics (FBOS) show that Fiji has been experiencing a steady consecutive increase in visitors since 2012. The annual provisional tourist’s arrivals were recorded at 630, 700 in 2017 which was an increase from 2016 whereby a total of 600,887 visitors were recorded. A 6.4 percent increase in the annual visitor […]
Demand in Fiji is on the increase according to the Central Bank. An Economic Review by Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) found that investment activities and high consumption in the country increased demand levels. Review report also showed increased disposable incomes, favorable market and labor conditions and inward remittance. According to Central Bank, these factors […]
According to Barfoot and Thompson reports, the housing market in Auckland is growing though at slow rates. Data shows that there has been a slow but steady increase in the housing industry. The median price was recorded at $830,000 in November rising to $ 870,000,000 in December last year, a 4.8 percent growth. In comparison, […]
Reports from Quotable Value (QV) indicate that there is a gradual drop in houses sold in recent years with a notable consecutive decline in every month of 2017. February and October 2017 recorded an alarming more than 20 percent drop. This is a result of the increased prices of houses, higher house deposits required, tight […]
In June 2017, the Government’s budget was at $4.3 billion as stated by Minister for Economy and Attorney- General Aiyaz Sayed – Khaiyum. This means the country has to borrow funds totaling $499 million as deficit cover. Adding to repayment debts by the government at $217 million, the deficit in 2017/2018 stands at $716.8. $532 […]