AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSugar Industry Watch: Fiji Sugar Corporation warns national sugar stocks could run out by month-end if cane crushing is delayed, citing very low cane delivery readiness (about 5–6% vs ~60% last year) and urging mills to start Rarawai (June 16) and Labasa (June 17) on schedule. Farmers & Costs: Sugarcane Growers Council CEO Vimal Dutt says the guaranteed cane price for 2026 is set at $85/ton after a government top-up, but farmers are still pushing back over rising harvesting and delivery costs. Labour Pressure: SCGC is exploring migrant workers to plug a worsening labour shortage, arguing growers need a sustainable year-round income model for any scheme. Energy & Prices: Competition and Consumer Commission ex-CEO Joel Abraham says fuel price announcement timing is critical in crises—predictability matters more than surprise. Climate & Renewables: 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors urges more Pacific governments to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of Bonn. Regional Finance: ADB announces a US$4bn crisis package for countries hit by the Middle East conflict, including Fiji, to support energy and food imports. Tourism & Business: Accor’s Yavu Collective deal will bring three new hotels to Fiji, while Telecom Fiji highlights digital inclusion efforts at ATxEnterprise 2026. Sports: Fiji Drua Women secure their first Super W win with a 29-24 comeback over Western Force.
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