AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealth & Industry Investment: Fiji has earmarked $647m for the health sector in the 2026-27 Budget, including a $500m Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation push to build Fiji’s first radiotherapy and cancer treatment centre at CWM Hospital (up to 60 patients daily) plus upgrades to hospitals and 17 primary facilities. Energy Security: Energy Fiji Limited is progressing an ~$2b renewable program with 50MW new hydropower and 165MW solar with battery storage, alongside major grid upgrades to cut outages and reduce reliance on imported fuel. Ports & Logistics: Government is moving ahead with an ~$1.5b Suva Port redevelopment to expand capacity and strengthen Fiji’s role as a regional trans-shipment hub, with additional work planned for Lautoka Port. Tourism & Aviation: A temporary 5% tourism services tax (12 months) will fund Fiji Airways, expected to raise about $70m; Fiji’s hotel sector also elected Josephine Moffat as FHTA president. Business Climate: The Nadi Chamber welcomed the Budget as business-friendly, while retailers warn rising operating costs are squeezing margins and weakening confidence.
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