AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCounter-Narcotics Push: Fiji’s Policing Minister Iowane Naivalurua announced a professional Fiji Counter Narcotics Bureau to drive drug policy, intelligence and enforcement, calling the drug crisis a national emergency. Constitution & Military Role: A USP academic warned Section 131 could give the RFMF “supra-constitutional authority” over elected governments, as Dialogue Fiji launched simpler constitutional guides for the public. Financial Crime Focus: RBF Governor Ariff Ali told Parliament that agencies need sharper “antenna” on financial intelligence, stressing tax crimes and better coordination between FRCS, police and the DPP. Police Misconduct Probe: Fiji Police ordered an investigation into FWLA allegations of sexual harassment via community Viber policing groups. Elections Process Glitch: The Fijian Elections Office removed a mistaken “fictitious” general election date posted after an internal training blunder—no writ has been issued yet. Digital Money Move: BSP launched BSP eDollar, Fiji’s first bank-backed interoperable e-wallet using the national QR standard. Health Worker Safety: The Health Ministry is considering compensation for six medical professionals rescued after hours at sea in Lau. HIV Alarm: New data shows a 45% rise in HIV infections among 10–19 year olds, with about 9,000 people estimated living with HIV. Sugar Industry Relief: Government is exploring mechanical cane harvesting for hilly terrain to ease labour shortages, with machines being tested for local conditions.
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