AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConstitution & Truth: Fiji’s UN envoy Filipo Tarakinikini says the Constitution Review must be linked to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, warning amendments alone won’t break the cycle of coups driven by communal fears and political grievances. Police pay & integrity: Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum urges prioritising police in salary increases and fully implementing the job evaluation exercise, warning low pay fuels corruption and outside influence. Border security & migration: Immigration leaders in Suva mark 30 years of the PIDC, calling for modern border systems, faster information sharing, and stronger laws as migration and security pressures rise. Military role in law: CRC consultations hear calls to expand the RFMF’s constitutional duties to include border protection and maritime surveillance. Budget strain: Former Finance Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says operating expenditure has surged to $3.9b, crowding out roads, hospitals and jobs. Women in Parliament: People’s Alliance deputy leader Manoa Kamikamica pushes for constitutional protections and women’s quota models ahead of an expected February election. Anti-corruption media: UNODC and PINA launch J-PACT in Suva with NZ support to train Pacific journalists on corruption and illicit finance. Drugs at sea: Navy and Police investigate whether multiple Lau drug packages came from one drop or several, with drift analysis and expanded patrols. Eco-mortuaries: Government moves to install 10 eco-mortuaries after disturbing social media claims about bodies stored on Kadavu.
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