AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHIV Crisis: A New Zealand health researcher says Fiji’s HIV situation is “pretty bad,” with “horrendously high” baby deaths linked to HIV complications, citing late diagnoses, stigma, and needle-sharing concerns. Youth & Drugs: Youth and Sports Minister Jese Saukuru rejects vote-buying claims tied to youth grants and urges peer-to-peer action, saying over half of new HIV cases are linked to needle use. Water Security: The Health Ministry is preparing hospitals and health centres for possible dry-season water shortages, urging rural communities to boil drinking water and strengthen hygiene. Anti-Corruption Court: Former Deputy PM Biman Prasad’s trial is adjourned again as defence seeks a High Court stay over alleged non-disclosure of witness statements. Local Governance: Suva City Council says persistent flooding behind MHCC needs a permanent fix, with Roads Authority and Waterways to meet next week but no deadline set. Police & Justice: Police declare a Fiji resort murder case a murder investigation and treat the victim’s girlfriend as a suspect. Sports Administration: Fiji Rugby appoints Andrew Durutalo as Head of Men’s High Performance. Regional Diplomacy: Indonesia deploys a hospital ship to Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea for free medical services.
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