AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater and Agriculture: Authorities are urging households to conserve water as El Niño threatens a prolonged dry spell. Farmers are also on alert, with Labasa cane growers seeking a one-year extension to replanting rules to avoid losing crops during drought. MSME Growth: The Government is targeting a 40% GDP contribution from small businesses by 2030, up from 18% before COVID-19. Access to finance, reliable infrastructure and digital connectivity remain key hurdles. Sigatoka Mining: Calls are growing to suspend the iron-sands exploration licence, with critics citing gaps in environmental and cultural assessments and demanding clear plans for mining waste. Aviation Costs: Fiji Airways expects another loss in 2026, with CEO Paul Scurrah citing nearly $300 million in extra fuel costs and warning that cutting flights could hurt tourism and jobs.
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