AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Scams & Online Safety: Fiji’s Online Safety Commission welcomed Meta’s crackdown on fake accounts and sextortion, as Fiji and the region face growing AI-driven impersonation risks. Cybercrime in the Pacific: A PNG case shows how AI deepfakes are being used to clone identities and run fake giveaways, while Fiji reports over $1.3m lost to scams since 2017 and police plan a national scam response centre. Public Service & Governance: Fiji’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission heard how coups stalled reforms, triggered brain drain, and left universities criticised for not studying long-term impacts on governance. Policing Tech: A parliamentary committee urged Fiji Police to fast-track body-worn cameras, but said laws and secure digital storage are still missing. Water Protection: Fiji’s Lands Ministry wants tougher penalties and clearer offences in a Public Health Bill to better protect water sources from pollution. Health Infrastructure: Lautoka Hospital commissioned two new medical waste incinerators to improve safe disposal across the Western Division.
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