Strong remittance culture blamed for 36% youth unemployment

2026-02-20 - 05:25

More than one-third of Fiji’s youth remain unemployed, with concerns raised that the country’s growing reliance on overseas remittances is discouraging young people from joining the local workforce. Fiji National University Pro Vice-Chancellor Isimeli Tagicakiverata says the trend is becoming a serious national concern, as many families depend heavily on money sent from relatives abroad