AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWeather & Disaster Readiness: Fiji Meteorological Service is getting 3D-printed Automatic Weather Stations (3D-PAWS) after a week-long workshop, with nine already deployed and 40 more planned to boost cyclone and flood early warnings. Forensics Upgrade: Fiji Police forensic crime-scene vehicles are being retrofitted with equipment storage and transport canopies, funded by the Australian Federal Police to strengthen responses across divisions. Deep-Sea Pollution Research: A new study reports microplastics in animals living over 2,000 metres down in hydrothermal vent ecosystems, including sites in the North Fiji Basin. Connectivity for Remote Villages: Starlink installation in Yavu, Lomaiviti, is improving access to emergency and weather info, education, and online business, funded via prepaid vouchers. Consumer Protection: The Consumer Council of Fiji warns people about Shuttershots Cinematography and Photography Fiji after 19 complaints over major delays (up to eight months) and poor communication. Digital Safety & GBV: Fiji’s revised National Service Delivery Protocol adds a dedicated section on technology-facilitated gender-based violence, including deepfakes and cyberstalking. Governance & Rights: A high chief calls for major limits on military power and stronger iTaukei rights through constitutional change, while public feedback is shaping the next phase of the Girmit Museum Project. AI Governance for the Pacific: UNDP highlights how Fiji and other Pacific states are building digital readiness for AI adoption, alongside global rule-making efforts.
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