AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoFuel Costs: From November 1, motor spirit rises 55 cents to $3.70 a litre and diesel 46 cents to $3.87 on much of Viti Levu; LPG prices are also climbing, adding pressure on households, transport and businesses. FCCC cites higher global prices, shipping costs and exchange-rate movements. Agriculture Exports: Fiji has signed a three-year, roughly US$150,650 partnership to brand and market pineapples overseas, with New Zealand a priority market. Production reached about 12,499 tonnes in 2025, but exports remain small. Farmers Under Pressure: El Niño’s dry spell is shrinking harvests and earnings in Nabaka, where farmers report falling vegetable prices and losses as water sources dry up. Fiscal Strains: FCEF warns public debt could exceed 90% of GDP by 2028 and urges spending restraint, more investment in local production and export growth. Tourism Investment: The Westin Fiji on Denarau is set to become a 282-room JW Marriott resort in early 2027, strengthening Fiji’s luxury tourism offer. Telecom Resilience: Industry officials warn that power outages during a cyclone could disrupt communications; plans include 104 solar-powered sites.
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