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Fiji Commerce Federation Cites Labor Shortages and Graduate Unemployment

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The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation raised concerns regarding Fiji's labor market, citing high rates of tertiary course non-completion. The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service reported that over 33,000 scholarship recipients failed to complete studies or had awards terminated. Furthermore, only 53 percent of graduates in the last three years secured employment. Minister for Employment, Filimoni Vosarogo, acknowledged the concerns, describing the figures as sobering.

From fijivillage.com

Why it matters

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The high non-completion rate has resulted in a $235 million cost to taxpayers and contributes to skills gaps needed for economic growth. Employers are concerned about supply-side labor challenges, leading over 770 companies to hire foreign workers. Work permit applications reached a monthly high of 1,080 in September 2026.

Fiji is currently discussing wage setting mechanisms, social protection, high operating costs, and labor shortages as part of its general economic challenges.

From fijivillage.com

Who's involved

  • Filimoni VosarogoMinister for Employment, who responded to the Federation's concerns.
  • FijiThe island sovereign state where the labor market challenges are occurring.
  • People's AllianceThe political party to which Filimoni Vosarogo belongs.
  • Sitiveni RabukaThe Prime Minister of Fiji who appointed Filimoni Vosarogo to his ministerial role.
  • Agni Deo SinghThe individual whose responsibilities were previously held by Filimoni Vosarogo.

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  • University of the South PacificSpeculative

    The university might see reduced demand for its services due to the high graduate unemployment rate, affecting its economic return.

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