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SPBD Tonga forges new partnership with Luna‘Eva & Sons Distributors

SPBD Tonga is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Luna‘Eva & Sons. Through this partnership, SPBD Tonga will be able to offer its members access to high-quality white goods products at a discounted price. This collaboration will support the growth and resilience of households and businesses, strengthening economic opportunities and overall well-being in […]

SPBD Launches New Office to Boost Women’s Economic Empowerment

The launch of the new South Pacific Business Development headquarters will boost women’s economic empowerment in the business sector. The headquarters has been opened at McGregor Road in Suva. While speaking at the event, Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says 1,376 women entrepreneurs are part of the small and medium enterprise that contribute to our […]

Fiji Government Allocates $120M for MSME

In this financial year, the government has allocated nearly $120 million for MSME support to empower entrepreneurs across various sectors with essential tools, skills, and networks for success. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica, while officiating at the South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) New Headquarters yesterday. He […]

SPBD Opens New HQ

MICROFINANCE network South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) officially opened its new headquarters in downtown Suva yesterday afternoon – a move said to be a testament to the resilience, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit of the people. In his official address, chief guest Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica acknowledged the institution’s significant milestone […]

‘Remain honest, diligent’ | Economic empowerment for Tailevu mother

Brush cutting business owner Vasenai Cagitabu has heaped praises on South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) for the assistance it has been providing to small business owners such as herself. Originally from Sote Village, in Verata, Tailevu, the mother of three currently operates her business from Ovea Village in Bau where she has also been selected [...]

SPBD Solomon Islands and DBSI Forge New Funding Partnership

South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) in Solomon Islands is pleased to announce its new exciting partnership with the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) to support financial inclusion and economic empowerment in the Solomon Islands. According to a press statement from SPBD, this is the first funding arrangement between the two organizations which also marks [...]

SPBD Solomon Islands Celebrates Milestone of USD $5 Million Crowdfunded through Kiva Partnership

South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Solomon Islands, in partnership with Kiva, is thrilled to announce a significant achievement: reaching the milestone of USD $5 million (SBD $41M) crowdfunded to support micro-entrepreneurs across the Solomon Islands. This achievement reflects the commitment of SPBD Solomon Islands and Kiva to fostering economic empowerment and creating opportunities for women [...]

14th SPBD Fiji Businesswoman of the Year Awards

The South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Fiji celebrated its 14th Businesswoman of the Year Awards on 4 October 2024 at the Vodafone Arena. The Chief Guest was His Excellency Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere President of Fiji. The theme of the celebration was Women-Led Microenterprises Enriching Lives and Building Futures. The President and Founder of the [...]

The WE-Fiji Code: Valuing Women’s Voices in Fiji’s Finance Sector

South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Fiji has joined financial service providers in a landmark move aimed at increasing funds and access to women-led micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). SPBD Fiji, Westpac, Merchant Finance and the South Pacific Stock Exchange signed their commitment to the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (WE-Fi) Code at a ceremony at […]