FIJI’S central bank has sharply lowered its economic growth outlook for 2026, warning that higher fuel prices, rising inflation and softer consumer spending are slowing activity. The post Fiji central bank cuts 2026 growth forecast as inflation climbs appeared first on Islands Business .

If a business can’t be profitable, it will go out of business. Young Brothers was not sending profits to Saltchuk “during good times and then seeking a bailout from the state during bad,” per critics (“Lawmakers pave way for Young Brothers’ regular rate hikes,” Star-Advertiser, May 13) . Young Brothers was repaying the debt owed to Saltchuk for bankrolling the cost for building three new tugs so they could continue to service our islands.