AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Climate Summit: Pacific jurisdictions including Fiji and Hawaiʻi issued a joint commitment to boost climate adaptation and resilience, stressing shared risks across the region. Budget & cost of living: Prime Minister Rabuka says civil servants can’t get a pay rise because the Government “cannot afford it,” while the Fiji Trades Union Congress says workers were left behind in the 2026–2027 Budget. Tourism levy row: Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association rejects the new 5% Tourism Services Tax, arguing it wasn’t consulted and will hurt competitiveness; Finance says the levy will be absorbed by operators, not passed to visitors. Health system support: The Budget includes funding to clear overtime payment delays for doctors and nurses, aiming to improve retention and working conditions. Rural services: A Nadi resident hopes Budget allocations for water and roads will finally ease long-running transport and water shortages. Sugar sector funding: $96.3m is allocated for sugar support, including keeping the $85/tonne cane payment and top-ups for farmers. Maritime security & drugs: RFMF recovered suspected drug parcels and rifles during Lau Group patrols, handing items to police. Shipping safeguards: Government calls for expressions of interest to keep maritime services running if operators suspend routes. Regional diplomacy: Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat is set to visit Australia as a major $500m partnership is poised.
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