AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRenewables & Power: EPC Renewables and Grupo Cobra have signed an MOU with Energy Fiji Ltd to develop the Yaqara solar-plus-battery project—22MW solar with 40MWh storage in stage one, then 120MW with 200MWh—aiming for a PPA by Q1 2027 and commercial operations by Q1 2029, to cut Fiji’s diesel reliance. Sugar Industry Operations: Fiji Sugar Corporation is moving toward GPS tracking for locomotives next year to tackle cane-carting delays and driver accountability concerns raised by farmers. Climate & Waste Monitoring: Fiji is strengthening greenhouse gas measurement in the waste sector, improving monitoring and reporting so emissions cuts can be tracked toward NDC 3.0 targets. Pacific Diplomacy & Security: The 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau ended with leaders reaffirming urgent climate action and the 1.5°C goal, while tensions around US-China pressure and regional geopolitics stayed in focus. Food & Skills: Team Fiji defended its Restaurant Challenge title in Australia, while Fiji also trained 26 para-vets to improve animal disease detection and biosecurity. Business & Investment Access: South Pacific Stock Exchange says ordinary Fijians can start investing in listed companies with small amounts.
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