News:2026-07-16/Policy/fiji-reports-75-per-cent-support-for-a-medicinal-cannabis-industry-in-nationwide-consultations

16 July 2026

Policy

Fiji

Fiji reports 75 per cent support for a medicinal cannabis industry in nationwide consultations

Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel said 75 per cent of people consulted supported exploring a medicinal cannabis industry in Fiji, following nationwide discussions on the future of cannabis-based medical products. Immanuel said the Nutraceutical and Medicinal Cannabis Task Force held 17 consultations across Fiji involving 518 people and 12 government agencies, with the feedback to help the government assess the sector's potential and put the right systems in place if Fiji moves forward. He described the exploration of medicinal cannabis as part of a wider plan to create new economic opportunities and diversify Fiji's industries, citing the Commercial Agriculture Task Force's progress since 2023 on investment projects in coffee, cocoa, honey, oil palm, papaya, citrus, pineapple and food manufacturing. Reported by Litia Cava for FBC News on 16 July 2026.

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2026-07-16 Policy Fiji reports 75 per cent support for a medicinal cannabis industry in nationwide consultations Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel said 75 per cent of people consulted supported exploring a medicinal cannabis industry in Fiji, following nationwide discussions on the future of cannabis-based medical products. Immanuel said the Nutraceutical and Medicinal Cannabis Task Force held 17 consultations across Fiji involving 518 people and 12 government agencies, with the feedback to help the government assess the sector's potential and put the right systems in place if Fiji moves forward. He described the exploration of medicinal cannabis as part of a wider plan to create new economic opportunities and diversify Fiji's industries, citing the Commercial Agriculture Task Force's progress since 2023 on investment projects in coffee, cocoa, honey, oil palm, papaya, citrus, pineapple and food manufacturing. Reported by Litia Cava for FBC News on 16 July 2026. https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/medicinal-cannabis-push-begins/ Fiji