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Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) and the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) are moving forward with plans to establish a joint venture aimed at expanding Fiji’s renewable energy sector through investments estimated at around FJD $2 billion in the years ahead. The proposed partnership is expected to finance new electricity generation projects designed to boost the country’s renewable energy capacity while enhancing long-term energy security. The initiative aligns with the Government’s commitment to building a cleaner and more resilient energy sector by fast-tracking investments in renewable technologies. Planned developments are expected to include hydropower, solar energy, battery energy storage systems and…

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The Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) has defended its role in the performance of the sugar industry, saying recent claims linking the sector’s challenges solely to the Corporation do not reflect the broader factors affecting cane production and sugar recovery. In a statement, FSC acknowledged the financial difficulties facing cane growers and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring they receive fair returns, describing growers as the foundation of Fiji’s sugar industry. The Corporation also accepted responsibility for improving its own operations and acknowledged the challenges experienced during the 2025 crushing season. However, it stressed that mill performance is only one of several…

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