AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCircular Economy: A 14-member Taveuni cooperative is training in recycling and financial management to turn waste into income and support local livelihoods. Agriculture: Dry conditions are leaving livestock short of grazing in Ba, while farmers face risks to crops and water supplies; El Niño impacts could persist into 2027. Tourism Investment: FNPF says the former Westin on Denarau will reopen as the 282-room JW Marriott Fiji Resort & Spa in early 2027, aiming to lift returns from a major tourism asset. Local Industry: Fiji’s employers federation is urging stronger backing for agriculture, fisheries and manufacturing to create jobs, grow exports and reduce reliance on imports. A Macuata farming cooperative is also receiving a tractor under a scheme where Government covers two-thirds of the cost. Retail: Suva businesses expect a last-minute Diwali rush, though sales are softer than in previous years as shoppers remain cautious and operating costs rise.
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