AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFiji Fisheries Oversight: Fiji has completed the first phase of an electronic monitoring system for offshore fishing, installing high-tech cameras on selected vessels and training data analysts, with further expansion funded in the new financial year. High Court & Anti-Corruption: Fiji’s High Court permanently stayed criminal proceedings against former journalist Charlie Charters, ruling FICAC breached his constitutional rights and abused the court process. PM & Rural Resilience: Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka launched the BE-GREEN programme in Cakaudrove, urging communities to strengthen local production and use land and marine resources as fuel and cost pressures bite. Disaster Preparedness: A $1.6m evacuation centre is set for Viria Village in Naitasiri, part of a wider disaster resilience push for resource-owner communities. Education & School Safety: The Education Ministry is investigating an unauthorised religious group visit to Natabua High School and has ordered action against the education officer involved. Teacher Shortage Plan: The Education Ministry is considering deploying final-year students in high-demand subjects to help address a reported 1,000 teacher vacancies. Justice System Capacity: Police say a forensic equipment shortage has delayed the investigation into the death of Constable Peni Racagi, with samples sent to New Zealand for analysis. Regional Politics Watch: The ICC voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, raising questions about the future of the Palestine investigation and the status of arrest warrants. Corruption Agenda: The UN General Assembly opened a special session against corruption with calls to redouble efforts and protect vulnerable communities.
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