AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Climate Risk: Fiji warns of possible electricity rationing as El Niño dries conditions lower Monasavu Dam levels; EFL is conserving hydro and boosting thermal generation, with hospitals prioritised if rationing becomes necessary. Fuel & Transport Costs: Fuel and LPG prices rise from tomorrow, pushing up diesel, kerosene and cooking gas; taxi fare relief continues with a six-month extension to March 2027, while bus operators demand a decision on a 22.5% fuel subsidy. Power Reliability: An underground fault triggers an unplanned outage in parts of Samabula (Bureta Street), with restoration timing not yet given. Governance & Services: Electricity reconnection timeframes are under scrutiny after questions over whether EFL’s 24-working-hours policy matches public experience. Industry & Trade: Fiji and Indonesia back a three-day bamboo furniture workshop at the Fiji Museum, aiming to grow a sustainable bamboo sector. Public Safety & Justice: Fiji police investigate a major cocaine heist from an evidence vault in Suva, where parcels were reportedly swapped with flour. Sports Pathways: Stonewriters breaks silence over obstacles to building education and Rugby Sevens pathways for young athletes. Regional Environment Diplomacy: Fiji leads Pacific Small Island Developing States’ push for a strong, implementable global plastics treaty in Bangkok. Business Performance: Fijian Holdings Limited posts $67m profit and assets above $1b, citing efficiency gains and major investments.
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