AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel & Cost of Living: Fiji’s fuel prices fall from tomorrow (diesel down 47–50 cents/litre; motor spirit down 37–39 cents), but LPG rises (4.5kg up 43–55 cents; 12kg up $1.12–$1.46), reflecting global refined fuel, freight and exchange-rate moves. Inflation Watch: The Reserve Bank of Fiji says June inflation hit 6.1% (from 3.9% in May), driven mainly by fuel/gas and electricity costs, with oil-price risks keeping inflation above 6% through year-end. Jobs & Investment: Damodar Group unveils $80m Damodar City Nadi, a mixed-use precinct expected to create 680+ permanent jobs and boost Nadi’s tourism and 24-hour economy. Banking Access: ANZ Fiji opens a new Lending Centre at Lami Plaza to speed up home and personal lending support with specialist advice and financial wellbeing services. Digital & Telecom: PTC signs exclusive sponsorship of Pacific Women in Telco, backing women and youth in STEM and digital infrastructure; meanwhile, fibre network growth faces pressure from rising cable costs. Business Integrity: FRCS warns of fake Tax Clearance/Tax Compliance certificates and fraudulent cancellation notices, urging businesses to verify via its official portal. Climate Resilience: GEF approves grants totalling NZ$24.2m for Fiji and other Pacific states to strengthen early warning and climate-ready infrastructure. Community & Health: Fiji marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with calls for early detection; Fiji also launches a parametric insurance product to help MSMEs recover faster after climate disasters.
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