Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-Operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications Hon. Manoa Kamikamica

Apr. 29, 2025 - Launch of Hummingbird META at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva.


In a landmark address at the launch of Hummingbird META 2025 at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, MSMEs, and Communications, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, hailed the initiative as a bold new chapter in Fiji’s entrepreneurship journey. The program introduces two flagship platforms—the Growth Starter System PLUS+, offering diagnostic tools, funding access, and tailored growth strategies, and the Hummingbird Certified Mentor Program, connecting new entrepreneurs with experienced business leaders. Kamikamica emphasized that MSMEs—comprising 98.7% of Fiji’s businesses—are central to national growth, with the government targeting an increase in their GDP contribution from 18% to 40%. Backed by the Reserve Bank of Fiji and the Asian Development Bank, the initiative also includes a Crowdfunding Masterclass aligned with the Access to Business Funding Act, expanding access to alternative finance. Grounded in inclusivity and reform, the launch represents Fiji’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs from every province and creating a resilient, innovation-led economy.

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Landmark Boost for Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Apr. 27, 2025


Fiji’s Coalition Government has launched two transformative platforms under Hummingbird META 2025, marking a major step toward innovation, financial inclusion, and economic empowerment for the nation’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Growth Starter System PLUS+ provides diagnostic tools, funding access, and growth strategies, while the Hummingbird Certified Mentor Program connects emerging entrepreneurs with experienced business leaders in a first-of-its-kind national mentorship network. Officiating the launch, Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica reaffirmed the government’s goal to raise MSMEs’ GDP contribution from 18% to up to 40%, supported by reforms to simplify business processes and expand access to finance. A preview of the Hummingbird Crowdfunding Masterclass, backed by the Reserve Bank of Fiji and the Asian Development Bank, highlighted new pathways for alternative funding. Grounded in inclusivity, Hummingbird META aims to uplift rural, women-led, and youth enterprises, driving a more resilient and equitable economy.

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Fijian entrepreneurs receive a boost with launch of Hummingbird META 2025

Apr. 26, 2025


Fiji’s small business sector has gained fresh momentum with the launch of Hummingbird META 2025 at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, marking what Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica described as “a bold new chapter” for Fijian entrepreneurship. The initiative introduces two key platforms—the Growth Starter System PLUS+, which provides business tools and access to funding, and the Hummingbird Certified Mentor Program, a nationwide network linking emerging entrepreneurs with seasoned business leaders. Backed by the Reserve Bank of Fiji and the Asian Development Bank, the program also includes a Crowdfunding Masterclass to expand access to alternative finance. With MSMEs accounting for 98.7% of Fiji’s businesses and 64% of employment, the government aims to increase the sector’s GDP contribution from 18% to up to 40%, driving innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth nationwide.

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DPM KAMIKAMICA LAUNCHES HUMMINGBIRD META 2025: A NEW CHAPTER FOR FIJIAN ENTREPRENEURS

Apr. 26, 2025


Fiji has entered a new era of entrepreneurship with the official launch of Hummingbird META 2025, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister Manoa Kamikamica at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. The initiative aims to accelerate innovation, financial inclusion, and growth across the nation’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)—which make up 98.7% of Fiji’s businesses and 64% of its employment. Central to the launch are two key platforms: the Growth Starter System PLUS+, offering diagnostic tools and access to capital, and the Hummingbird Certified Mentor Program, a nationwide mentorship network linking emerging entrepreneurs with seasoned leaders. Supported by the Reserve Bank of Fiji and the Asian Development Bank, the initiative also includes a Crowdfunding Masterclass under the new Access to Business Funding Act, helping MSMEs tap into alternative finance. Grounded in inclusivity, Hummingbird META 2025 seeks to empower rural, women-led, and youth enterprises—ushering in a resilient, inclusive, and innovation-driven economy.

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Hummingbird META Set To Soar

Apr. 26, 2025


Fiji’s drive to strengthen its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has gained new momentum with the launch of Hummingbird META 2025 at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. Announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister Manoa Kamikamica, the initiative aligns with Fiji’s goal to boost MSME contributions to GDP from 18% to 40%. The program introduces two flagship platforms—the Growth Starter System PLUS+, offering business diagnostics and tailored growth strategies, and the Hummingbird Certified Mentor Program, connecting emerging entrepreneurs with seasoned mentors. Founder Justin Hoang emphasized that the initiative is “built around people, not just profits,” with inclusivity at its core—empowering women-led, youth, and rural enterprises. A Crowdfunding Masterclass, backed by the Reserve Bank of Fiji and the Asian Development Bank, will further expand access to finance under the new Access to Business Funding Act.

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Hummingbird Meta Earns Prestigious 2023 Global Recognition Award

Nov. 08, 2023


Hummingbird META, founded by Justin Hoang, has been awarded the 2023 Global Recognition Award™ for its transformative impact on business education worldwide. By blending management consulting precision with the accessibility of digital learning, Hummingbird META has empowered entrepreneurs through its innovative Business Growth Starter course and signature Deep Questioning Techniques (DQT)—a personalized approach that adapts to each learner’s unique profile. The company’s social initiatives, including the First Peoples Initiative offering free access to Australia’s First Peoples, underscore its commitment to inclusion and community uplift. With over 1,000 training sessions and 300+ global learners, Hummingbird META continues to redefine entrepreneurial education for a more resilient, scalable future.

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Hummingbird Meta Receives the 2023 Global Recognition Award™

Nov. 2, 2023


Hummingbird META, led by founder Justin Hoang, has been honored with the 2023 Global Recognition Award™ for its groundbreaking approach to entrepreneurial development. Recognized for fusing management consultancy expertise with adaptive online learning, Hummingbird META’s programs—particularly its Growth Starter System and DQT-Deep Questioning Techniques—stand out for tailoring every business foundation to the individual entrepreneur’s mindset and leadership style. The company’s impact spans beyond business innovation, extending to humanitarian efforts such as empowering over 1,000 entrepreneurs through the pandemic and supporting Australia’s First Peoples via its First Peoples Initiative (FPI). The award highlights Hummingbird META’s enduring commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global entrepreneurial empowerment.


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