Project to deliver thousands of jobs

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Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (middle) is joined by Ratu Qativi Rob Cromb (Sponsor & Project Developer) and Rokoseru Nabalarua (Kookai Lyndhurst CEO) during the ground-breaking of the Koro Development Project at the Kalabu Tax-Free zone in Nasinu, on Fri 15 Aug 2025. Picture: ELIKI NUKUTABU

The landmark Koro Development Project is set to deliver thousands of jobs, with the Government committing its full backing to the multi-million-dollar Suva precinct.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said the development would create employment both during construction and in the long term, while cementing Fiji’s place as a leading investment hub in the Pacific.

“Koro will stand not just as a precinct, but as a powerful expression of who we are and what we believe in,” he said.

“It is a beacon of transformation, a symbol of sustainability, and a proud marker of our national competitiveness on the global stage,” he said.

Led by Fijian-born developer Ratu Qativi Rob Cromb, the project is recognised as one of the largest private sector investments in Fiji’s history.

Mr Cromb called Koro “a labour of love” and a lasting investment in the nation’s future.

“The real desire of this is to create opportunities and building spaces that bring people together.”

Linked to the National Development Plan 2025-2029 and Vision 2050, the initiative is projected to generate jobs, diversify the economy, strengthen skills, and enhance climate resilience while drawing global investors.

“Koro sends a message to the world: Fiji is ready and open for investment, innovation, and inclusive prosperity,” Mr Rabuka said.