Tag: economic impact
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Fiji sugar sector pushes for military patrols and cane incentive payments to curb off-season burning
As off-season cane burning fuels mounting losses for Fiji’s sugar growers, industry groups are pressing for stronger security measures—potential military patrols and penalties review—along with promised… Read more
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UN climate chief urges concrete, on-the-ground action to counter fossil-fuel shocks at Berlin Petersberg Dialogue
Fossil-fuel costs and global tensions are forcing climate talks to pivot from negotiation to real-world action. A push for rapid energy reform, methane reductions, and stepped-up… Read more
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April fuel-price spike in Fiji lifts cost of living amid Middle East tensions
April delivered a sharper squeeze to Fiji’s cost of living as fuel prices rose and global tensions seeped into daily budgets. The ripple effects, driven by… Read more
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Fiji braces for fuel-price shock as government forms committees to map supply risk
Fiji braces for higher fuel costs as global prices rise, with officials warning the impact could surface within months and the new economic year look tougher.… Read more
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Fiji urged to boost fuel-price monitoring and data transparency as global oil shocks loom
Geopolitical tensions are nudging global oil prices higher, hinting at a sharper pump-price spike for Fiji in the weeks ahead. A senior regulator warns that stronger… Read more
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Fiji monitors labour market risk as global flight disruptions and rising fuel costs hit tourism
Fiji is keeping a close watch as global travel disruptions and rising fuel costs from the Middle East crisis threaten its tourism-driven economy. Officials warn the… Read more