AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRenewables & Energy Security: EPC Renewables and Grupo Cobra have signed MoUs with Energy Fiji Ltd for the Yaqara solar-plus-battery project: Stage 1 (22MW solar + 40MWh BESS) and Stage 2 (120MW + 200MWh), targeting commercial operations by Q1 2029 and cutting diesel reliance. Digital Transport Payments: Fiji’s eTransport platform now supports QR code fare payments via the mobile app (including offline wallet support), with Digicel myCash and Vodafone M-PAiSA transfers/top-ups integrated. Public Health Watch: Fiji’s Ministry of Health reports rising influenza-like illnesses and acute respiratory infections, with lab testing confirming earlier-than-usual seasonal influenza activity. Border Tech & Sovereignty: Parliament scrutinises the Vuvale Union/Ocean of Peace treaties as Fiji builds independent border capability, including MERIT system upgrades and data/storage questions. Agritech for Cane: Fiji Sugar Corporation is rolling out spray drones for precision crop treatment in steep and flood-prone areas. HIV Alarm: Researchers urge New Zealand to strengthen its response to Fiji’s rapidly escalating HIV epidemic, calling it a regional health security issue.
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