AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Costs: Fiji has deferred its proposed electricity tariff until March 2027, but the 5.91-cent-per-kilowatt-hour fuel surcharge will remain through December. Energy Fiji Limited has requested a further surcharge increase, now under review. A Pacific Power Association proposal could also make Fiji a fuel-storage hub for smaller island nations. Fisheries: Parliament approved a $20 million Government guarantee to support PAFCO’s factory upgrades, tuna supplies and export growth, helping protect jobs in Levuka. Agriculture and Water: El Niño is straining farms and supplies: 19 of 44 Water Authority sources are at critical levels, while sugar output is forecast at about 1.1 million tonnes, below target. Labasa growers are seeking details of promised drought support. Tourism and Jobs: Resort investment is spreading to rural and maritime areas, with 57 projects in the pipeline. Employers say tourism and construction need more skilled local workers, including tradespeople. Fiji is also promoting its outsourcing sector in Australia and New Zealand to attract business and create jobs.
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