AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPolitical Campaigning: Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry told supporters at Lautoka’s AGM that Labour’s mission is to win the next general election outright, urging voter registration and warning members to follow new Electoral Act campaign rules, while ruling out any pre-election coalition. Anti-Corruption & Institutions: Unity Fiji leader Savenaca Narube warned that political interference in independent anti-corruption and justice bodies could weaken Fiji’s fight against corruption, calling for safeguards and objective leadership appointments. Tourism Tax Fight: Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel hit back at the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association over “delaying tactics” around the 5% Tourism Services Tax, while FHTA says operators are still unclear on how the turnover-based levy will apply to existing bookings and deposits. HIV Response: Women, Children and Social Protection Minister Sashi Kiran met UNAIDS to push stigma reduction and better access to support, including culturally simple messaging beyond Suva. Education & Social Policy: Parliament heard school dropouts have fallen, with primary and secondary retention improving, and the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma’s Festival of Praise begins today with inclusive education students performing nationally. Local Governance: Labasa Town Council says it will pursue legal action against long-term rate defaulters to protect municipal services.
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