AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDrought and Agriculture: As El Niño tightens its grip, 19 of 44 Water Authority sources are at critical levels, with about 24,600 people affected. Usamate questioned Fiji’s preparedness, while sugar output is forecast to miss the 2026 target at about 1.1 million tonnes. Power Costs: EFL is seeking a further fuel-surcharge increase as falling dam levels force more fuel-fired generation. The current 5.91 cents per kWh surcharge remains until December; the proposed tariff is deferred to March 2027. Energy and New Industries: Sunergise’s planned acquisition of Infratec will expand solar and battery services across the Pacific, including through Fiji-based Clay Energy. Meanwhile, more than 600 people have trained in agarwood cultivation, seen as a potential new income source for rural landowners. Fisheries: Parliament approved a $20 million guarantee to support PAFCO’s upgrades, tuna supply and export growth, protecting jobs at a key Levuka employer. Tourism: Development is spreading beyond traditional hubs, with projects planned in areas including Rakiraki, Koro and Lau.
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