The Sugar Industry Tribunal has ordered the termination of the 2025 crushing season at the Rarawai Mill, effective Monday, January 12, 2026.
Tribunal head Semi Leweniqila issued the directive after consultations with the Chief Executive Officer of the Sugar Cane Growers Council and the Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Sugar Corporation.
In the statement, the Tribunal confirmed that the decision was taken following industry assessments and ongoing discussions with stakeholders.
“The Sugar Industry Tribunal, Mr. Semi Leweniqila has ordered the Corporation to terminate crushing at Rarawai Mill on Monday 12th January 2026,” the notice read.
The Tribunal also urged farmers and harvesting gangs supplying the Rarawai Mill to complete their cane deliveries within the remaining timeframe.
“In making the order the Sugar Industry Tribunal has requested all growers and gangs in Rarawai Mill to make every effort to harvest all cane and deliver it to Rarawai Mill by Monday 12th January 2026,” Registrar of the Tribunal Timothy Brown stated.
The order was issued on January 5, 2026.
