AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRe-exports Focus: Fiji’s Agriculture Ministry wants better data on imported food that gets processed locally and then re-exported, including where it goes, how much revenue it generates, and whether returns are reinvested to grow local industries—aiming to cut the import bill with clearer targets. Hotel Expansion: Warwick Hotels and Resorts plans about F$200m in upgrades and new rooms across Fiji and Vanuatu, with a goal to double revenue within five years and a planned listing of Warwick Holdings Fiji on SPX. Indigenous Business Push: Prime Minister Rabuka says Fiji aims to establish 5,000 iTaukei-owned companies by 2034, stressing business pathways, finance access, and stronger competition for government contracts. Cybersecurity Alert: Fiji businesses are being targeted with AI-powered phishing and ransomware aimed at privileged users, with experts urging tighter access controls beyond basic multi-factor authentication. Water Security Win: Five Marasa households in Nadi finally get clean borehole water after decades of struggle, funded through a government multi-ethnic grant. Kava Bill Debate: Deputy PM Kamikamica defends the Yaqona (Kava) Bill’s jail terms and fines as protection for farmers and the kava industry, saying it won’t suppress compliant sellers. Tourism & Community: Vodafone Friendly North Festival kicks off in Labasa with fundraising for health projects, while two new care model homes in Koroipita are ready to support vulnerable elderly residents.
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