03/09/2026
π’ TRANSFORMATION IN MOTION: SCGF LAUNCHES THREE MAJOR INITIATIVES FOR FIJIβS CANE GROWERS! ππ«π―
Today marks a milestone moment for the Sugar Cane Growers Fund (SCGF) as we proudly launch three groundbreaking tools aimed at modernizing services, embracing technology, and fostering inclusion across our farming communities!
Our Chairman - Mr. Marika Sedre Luveniyali delivered a powerful key message: "Institutions must move forward. Doing things simply because 'this is how we have always done it' belongs to the past."
We are thrilled to officially unveil:
1οΈβ£ Document Management System (DMS): Streamlining information, record-keeping, and real-time access for faster loan approvals and heightened accountability.
2οΈβ£ SCGF AI Chatbot: Embracing Artificial Intelligence to deliver instant, 24/7 access to information and customer support right at your fingertips.
3οΈβ£ GEDSI Framework (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion): Ensuring our policies, products, and services actively support men, women, youth, elderly farmers, and growers with special abilities.
A sincere Vinaka Vakalevu to our Chief Guests, Hon. Esrom Immanuel β Minister for Finance, and Hon. Tomasi Tunabuna β Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry; Ms. Uzma Altaf, Gender Specialist β ADB; and Ms. Lisette Cipriano, Principal Digital Finance Specialist β ADB, for her insightful video message; the Business Link Pacific team; Mr. Avinesh Krishna, Managing Director of Computer 1; our partners, media representatives and stakeholders; the MSP team for being present to provide health checks and awareness; and our valued cane growers for being part of this important occasion.
Together, we embrace change, drive innovation and grow towards a stronger future. π«π―π±
From lowering interest rates to 3.95%, introducing micro-insurance options, and offering reduced equity for women and youth growers, SCGF remains deeply committed to putting our growers first as we build toward the future!
πΈ Check out the highlights from todayβs launch event in the gallery below! π