AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMoney Laundering Watch: Fiji faces a high risk of money laundering, with the 2025 National Risk Assessment feeding into a 2026 mutual evaluation that could trigger grey-listing if gaps aren’t fixed. Aviation Fuel Crisis: A fuel contamination issue at Nadi has forced airlines to cancel services or refuel mid-journey, with pilots told the problem could last until end of the month. Tourism Tax Backlash: From 1 September, a 5% tourism services tax for large operators is set to take effect, but travel bodies warn it may hit travellers with existing bookings due to short notice and retrospective billing concerns. Parliament & Rights: Parliament passed the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill, while Rewa’s chief says it still fails to restore qoliqoli ownership promised to customary owners. Child Protection Push: New child protection regulations are on track for October, tightening registration, monitoring, safeguarding and reporting for agencies and children’s homes. Digital Governance: Fiji’s Statistics Bill 2026 aims to strengthen the Fiji Bureau of Statistics and protect it from political interference. Health & Society: Methodist leaders urged discipline on yaqona and smoking; FWCC called for Nadi and Rewa players facing rape/sexual assault charges to be temporarily stood down pending court cases. Climate Youth Voice: Fiji’s COP31 preparations will include youth delegates with responsibilities, not observer roles.
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