Infrastructure projects face delivery challenges

2026-03-12 - 19:05

The Ministry of Public Works has acknowledged several challenges affecting the delivery of infrastructure projects across Fiji. Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau says shortages of specialised technical expertise and rising freight costs continue to impact project timelines. He adds that international shipping delays and Fiji’s widely dispersed island geography also present logistical difficulties. “Procurement timelines, inter-agency