AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPre-COP31: Fiji-hosted climate talks ended in Nadi with calls to turn promises into practical action. The Pacific Resilience Facility remains US$320 million short of its US$500 million target, while Australia and Türkiye say they will prepare a draft decision for next month’s summit. Referendum: Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka maintains the proposed December 9 vote is lawful, as opposition figures and coalition partners question the date and process. Political Conduct: The NFP says it will lodge a police complaint over alleged racist remarks and violent threats by the Fijian Teachers Association’s general secretary; SODELPA leader Aseri Radrodro has also called for responsible public debate. US Designation: Washington has barred Fiji-based businessman Zhao Fugang and his family over alleged corruption linked to China-based interests. Zhao denies wrongdoing, says he was not given a chance to respond, and has not been charged. Biman Prasad Trial: The prosecution has closed its case against the former deputy prime minister, with the defence arguing the evidence is insufficient to require him to answer the charges.
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