AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInternet Rollout: Fiji’s connectivity push moves into phases three to five, with 311 communities (12,101 households) identified for rollout after TAF verification and a five-stage review, as demand keeps climbing. Diplomatic Missions: Opposition MPs want Fiji’s overseas missions to deliver clearer economic returns through trade, exports and investment—not just relationships. Education Funding: 42 schools missed out on the Free Education Grant in 2025 due to compliance gaps, with the Eastern Division hit hardest. Air Links to PNG: Fiji is eyeing stronger direct air connectivity with Papua New Guinea to unlock investment and trade, including talk of dual listings. Church Discipline: Methodist leaders urged ministers and lay pastors to curb yaqona overconsumption and stop smoking, linking discipline to effective ministry. Climate Voice: Fiji hosts the Pacific COP31 local communities gathering in Nadi, with youth and disability advocates pushing for real influence in climate decisions. Litter Crackdown: Littering fines rise fivefold to FJ$200 from Sept 1, alongside tougher enforcement and tracking of behaviour change. Sports & Health: Fiji Bati captain Tui Kamikamica retires immediately on medical grounds after a stroke, ending a 142-game NRL career. Governance & Law Reform: Opposition questions the pace of Fiji’s law reforms, while immigration enforcement is urged to shift toward intelligence-led detection.
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