AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation & Inclusion: Teachers in Suva are urging Fiji to prioritise sign language and Braille in the mainstream curriculum from Year 1 to Year 13, saying it would better support deaf, hard-of-hearing and blind students. Online Rights: The Online Safety Commission reports about 960 complaints this year, with 65% tied to cyberbullying, and flags a key problem: complainants sometimes miss required form signatures. Treaty & Sovereignty: Fiji’s Parliament hears assurances that the proposed Ocean of Peace Alliance won’t automatically force Fiji into Australian conflicts, with officials stressing domestic decision-making. Elections Watch: CDD warns proposed electoral law changes could make Election Day more partisan, including reducing the polling-station protection zone and allowing party transport/food. Public Finance Integrity: Education Ministry checks uncovered 13 “ghost employees” and stopped pay for 134 teachers after appointment documents weren’t processed on time. Pacific Diplomacy & Climate: Canada backs the Pacific Resilience Facility with US$500m support momentum, while Fiji pushes stronger regional cooperation to turn Forum commitments into action. Security & Drugs: Police are monitoring two people over an alleged $50,000 Australia job scam targeting 500 Fijians. Sports & Community: Fiji’s Fijiana XV beat Japan 15-12; Fiji FA cleared players with pending drug cases to start playing while legal submissions run.
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