Mr Tagicakiverata said the country continues to grapple with the same workforce challenges raised in previous years.
20 Feb
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Katherine Naidu
Union members will receive a 10 per cent wage increase — five per cent effective from January 2024 and a further five per cent from January 2025.
The union said negotiations had nearly reached agreement in November, but the company later withdrew, claiming it was not in a position to pay.
4 days ago
The salary increment took effect from the second pay cycle of 2026 and has been backdated to January 1, 2026
08 Feb
Waisea Nasokia
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Mr Paul warned that if the situation was not addressed, the planned industrial action would go ahead.
He hopes to gain experience beyond his current role, including exposure to food and beverage and front office operations, to build skills he can use when he returns to Fiji.
Kaneta Naimatau
Ms Singh is the sole breadwinner for her family, having lost her husband nine years ago.
The group included 57 new participants and 33 returning workers, with women making up about one-third of the total.
05 Feb
Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations Agni Deo Singh said the focus was on unskilled workers from rural areas.
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) chief executive Edward Bernard said local employment remains the priority despite the skills gap.
29 Jan
