AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMSME Growth: Government is targeting a 40% GDP contribution from small businesses by 2030, up from 18% before COVID-19. Access to finance, infrastructure and digital connectivity remain key obstacles. Farming Under Pressure: Labasa cane growers want a one-year extension to the approved-variety deadline, warning drought could make replanting financially risky. A Sigatoka farmer says fire destroyed pawpaw crops worth up to $6,000 and is seeking help to restart. Airline Costs: Fiji Airways reports fuel expenses have risen by nearly $300 million, with another loss expected. Tourism Investment: Marriott has signed an agreement to bring a JW Marriott to Fiji, while visiting yachts contributed $57.4 million to the economy in 2025. Climate Finance: As COP31 opens, Pacific advocates are pressing for more climate funding in grants, warning debt-based recovery can deepen financial strain on vulnerable communities.
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