AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAnti-corruption: Fiji’s $80m Walesi digital TV mismanagement probe is still stuck at FICAC, with the Deputy PM saying the matter is now “solely” with the anti-graft agency and the Public Accounts Committee has also raised questions. Courts & governance: The Suva Magistrates’ Court vacated Biman Prasad’s FICAC trial to allow amended charges, and the case is set to resume after the charge change. Youth & elections: The National Youth Council says youth turnout is falling because of broken promises and lost trust in politicians, not lack of interest in politics. Public safety & policing: Suva is expanding CCTV coverage with 97 cameras installed and more planned, while police also report no suspects after nearly 8,000 marijuana plants were seized in the Northern Division. Digital & cyber: Government says Fiji’s digital push must come with stronger cyber-security and legal tools to tackle cybercrime. Skills & jobs: TVET and technical pathways are getting attention, including a new programme for law clerks to upgrade qualifications and better feed public-sector roles. Foreign affairs: Fiji has reopened its Kuala Lumpur High Commission and is exploring fuel-security cooperation with PETRONAS and Malaysia. Regional security: Australia has joined a US-led call for at least 24 hours’ notice of missile launches after China’s Pacific test.
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