AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Security & Defence: Fiji’s Acting AG Siromi Turaga says RFMF budget cuts won’t affect peacekeeping commitments, while a Suva conference urges peace operations to adapt to drones, misinformation and tighter budgets. Constitution & Police Action: Police arrested a man in his 50s over an alleged social media threat to remove Fiji’s 2013 Constitution or burn the capital; Turaga also ordered a report on remand claims that detainees were forced to eat beef and pork. Treaties & Parliament: Australia’s $1.57b Vuvale funding only kicks in after Fiji Parliament ratifies the agreements, expected to be tabled in the Aug–Sep sitting. Local Governance: MP Alvick Maharaj says FRA maintenance money must follow responsibilities to councils for footpaths, streetlights and waterways—Labasa says handover funding is still unclear. Elections & Parties: Proposed Liberation of Fiji Party re-submitted for registration after rejection; Turaga says the next General Election could be held under a new Constitution if the review lands on time. Justice & Courts: High Court dismissed Maui Bay development challenges, saying key issues were already settled by the Court of Appeal. Public Safety: Fiji Police launched a dedicated Scams Section after $1.3m was lost to scams since 2017. Youth & Society: Sashi Kiran urged youth to champion peace and cohesion at a Youth Talanoa session.
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