AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConstitution Debate: The Fiji Law Society says consultation on the proposed amendments was rushed, warning that brief hearings risk undermining public trust. It also wants future coup-makers barred from immunity. Government & Elections: Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Judicial Services Commission handles Acting FICAC Commissioner Lavi Rokoika’s leave and that he does not know her whereabouts. He has also defended the election timeline amid opposition criticism; the next poll is expected by February 6, 2027, under the current electoral system. Maritime Security: Fiji’s first maritime security strategy prioritises waters within 12 nautical miles of the coast, citing limited patrol capacity and drug trafficking, but creates no dedicated funding programme. Regional Relations: Israel’s new Pacific Islands Forum partner status has sparked debate, while Deputy PM Viliame Gavoka says Pacific support for Israel runs deep. Women in Politics: Fiji’s Women’s Practice Parliament highlighted the gender gap: 50 men and just five women sit in Parliament.
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