Timoci Vula

Domestic airline Fiji Link has established itself as the primary launchpad for local aviation talent, propelling a vital manpower pipeline into parent company Fiji Airways as it celebrates a milestone 12 years in the skies. Data obtained by The Fiji Times from the airline revealed its role had evolved beyond basic island connectivity and has transformed the domestic carrier into a structured corporate incubator.

Government commercial company Fiji Airports has appointed two senior officers into managerial positions as it takes decisive steps to strengthen operations, develop and invest in Nausori and 13 outer island airports. The appointment of Siteri Goneyali Logavatu as Nausori International Airport manager and Usaia Kurutuba as manager Outer Islands also reinforces the organisation’s commitment to developing local leaders and operational excellence across its airport network.

Telecommunications giant Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited (ATH) has declared a massive $10 million interim dividend for its shareholders, following a strong 217 per cent growth in net profit for the nine months ended March 31 this year. According to the group’s official market announcement issued by the South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX), its net profit after tax skyrocketed to $52.0 million, up from the $16.4m recorded in the prior corresponding period.