AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeat & Climate Risk: A Fijian rugby player in Japan, Kyushu KV’s 26-year-old Saimoni Vunilagi, died after being taken to hospital with “symptoms consistent with severe heatstroke” following training in Fukuoka where temperatures hit 35C. Microplastics in the Deep: Scientists report microplastics in deep-sea hydrothermal vent animals from the North Fiji Basin and the Indian Ocean, with plastics found in 11 of 12 species tested. Fiji Tax Tech at the Border: Fiji Revenue and Customs Service says it’s using data analytics, third-party information and intelligence-led systems to target tax evasion, and is also upgrading narcotics detection tech and cargo clearance coordination. Digital Services Upgrade: Post Fiji says all 58 offices are now fully automated, with plans for parcel lockers and smartphone-based parcel sign-for. Ocean Science for Policy: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a Samoa expedition to survey biodiversity across newly protected marine areas, aiming to strengthen the evidence base for ocean protection. Disability Support Beyond Cash: Fiji’s Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission warns disability allowances aren’t enough without accessible transport, infrastructure and care services.
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