AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWaste & Energy: Canada’s High Commission says composting could cut Fiji landfill waste by more than half, citing organic material at about 60% of waste, as Lautoka receives composting bins and kits. Fuel & Cost of Living: Fuel prices jump again from June 1, with petrol up to $3.93/L and diesel to $4.58/L on Viti Levu; Dialogue Fiji urges a temporary fuel duty cut, while Opposition MP Ketan Lal calls for removing fuel taxes. Wages Debate: Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel says any move toward an $8 minimum wage must follow a formal review process, as the FTUC pushes for a living-wage framework. Climate Risk: Environment Minister Lynda Tabuya warns sea-level rise could cost Fiji up to 2.6% of GDP annually without major action. Tourism Regulation: Fiji’s Tourism Bill 2026 is now law, creating a broader framework covering hotels, tour operators, community tourism and short-term rentals. Trade & Legal Support: Fiji ratifies the WTO Advisory Centre on WTO Law agreement to access free legal advice and subsidised representation. Fisheries: A four-month ban on kawakawa and donu starts today (June 1–Sept 30), while beche-de-mer harvesting is extended by eight months to boost rural incomes. Pacific Security & Infrastructure: Quad partners pledge port infrastructure support, with Fiji flagged as a first pilot beneficiary. Water Crisis: Over 4,200 people in southern Taveuni remain without reliable water after more than a decade.
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