AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConstitution & Governance: Cabinet has endorsed sweeping reforms to Fiji’s 2013 Constitution, including a bicameral Parliament (House and Senate), a constituency and mixed-member proportional electoral system, stronger Bill of Rights, expanded protections, and safeguards for customary land and qoliqoli rights—aimed at being tabled in Parliament on Sept 30. iTaukei Consultation Numbers: The GCC says 278 chiefs represented 504,609 iTaukei in CRC consultations, while the Attorney-General’s office stresses the figure doesn’t mean every individual endorsed every part; Opposition says the count leaves questions on how minorities were reflected. Health Infrastructure: Cabinet backed a staged redevelopment of CWM Hospital instead of the $5.35b Valelevu tertiary plan, to keep services running while upgrading oncology and radiotherapy. Security: Fiji launched a Counter Terrorism Strategy 2026–2030 focused on disrupting criminal and financial networks, with officials stressing constitutional, human-rights based safeguards. Climate & Energy: Fiji was selected for the COP31 Climate Implementation Bridge pilot to turn pledges into funded projects, with a focus on renewable power for grid-disconnected Kadavu; separately, India placed in PIF’s Strategic Partner Stream and donated 12 drones for Fiji’s sugarcane. HIV & Meth Emergency: Fiji’s national emergency response continues as officials link the fast-growing HIV crisis to crystal meth use and needle sharing.
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