AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPineapple Exports: Fiji has signed a three-year, US$150,650 partnership to build the pineapple brand, improve export readiness and connect growers with overseas buyers. Production reached 12,499 tonnes in 2025, but exports remain limited. Maritime Security: Australia is gifting Fiji Bluebottle uncrewed vessels to help monitor its vast waters and detect drug trafficking; the first are expected next year. Public Finances: FCEF warns public debt could exceed 90% of GDP by 2028 and urges spending restraint and investment in local production, while the World Bank says growth remains modest. Telecoms: A cyclone combined with a cyberattack could cripple communications, the telecoms regulator warns; plans include 104 solar-powered sites. Farming: El Niño’s dry spell is cutting crop yields and farmer incomes, underscoring pressure on water supplies and food production. Tourism Investment: Fiji’s Westin resort on Denarau is set to rebrand as a 282-room JW Marriott in 2027, targeting the luxury market.
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