AGP Executive Report
Last update: 44 minutes agoFisheries Tech: Fiji has completed the first phase of an electronic monitoring system for offshore fishing, installing high-tech cameras on selected vessels and setting up servers, back-end services and trained data analysts to review footage for more transparent, accurate catch data. Sports Tech: Fiji Taekwondo says local athletes are disadvantaged by the lack of electronic scoring tech, and is seeking sponsor support to bring sensor-based scoring to future competitions. Health Logistics Tech: Fiji’s Ministry of Health has launched 65 solar-powered vaccine carriers to keep vaccines at 2°C–8°C for up to 12 hours, improving delivery to remote maritime communities and strengthening cold-chain resilience during disasters. Digital Inclusion & Safety: Tonga and Fiji are among universities competing in a Pacific digital inclusion and online safety challenge in Papua New Guinea, aiming to build practical solutions for cybersecurity and safer online spaces. Climate & Nature Tech: Fiji is starting its 2026 State of the Environment Report to track indicators across reefs, forests, waste, pollution and climate impacts, while mangrove advocates push restoration as a coastal protection and carbon-sink strategy. Security & Connectivity: Satellite internet is expanding across the Pacific, but power remains the missing link, with pilots pairing Starlink with solar generators to keep schools and basic devices running. Scam Warning: The UN warns scam syndicates are using tech and AI to target the Asia-Pacific, with Pacific islands increasingly at risk as enforcement tightens elsewhere.
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