AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGovernance & Ethics: Fiji’s FCCC “price-control” research storm is getting louder after FCCC CEO Senikavika Jiuta acknowledged $200,000 in consultancy and professional fees and accepted attribution fixes—while critics question why sitting Finance Minister Biman Prasad was tied to a paper defending the regulator’s inflation role. Aviation Training: FNU has launched the Pacific Centre for Aviation Studies in Nadi, upgrading aviation education to meet rising regional demand. Water Security: A $207k borehole in Gusuisavu now delivers safer piped water to 450+ villagers. Biodiversity & Conservation: Fiji targets protecting 30% of ecosystems by 2030 and is reviewing its Endangered and Protected Species Act; pigeon shooting is suspended pending scientific and legal checks. Health Funding: Cabinet approved an extra $8.53m for HIV, STI, TB and hepatitis medicines and diagnostics. Regional Tech for Languages: A Pacific AI platform (Talanoa AI) aims to keep Pacific languages visible online. Crime & Drugs: Pacific leaders warn the region is shifting from transit to destination for illicit drugs, pushing stronger joint maritime responses.
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