AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCyclone Watch: Tropical Cyclone Wati is tracking southeast toward the Cook Islands and may intensify. Fiji is not in its direct path, but forecasters are monitoring the system. Election and Constitution: Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the election will be held this year or, at the latest, by February 6. Debate over the Constitution Amendment Bill continues, with speakers warning that proposed blanket immunity could weaken accountability. Maritime Security: Fiji will deploy Australian-made, solar-powered sea drones to help detect drug trafficking and other threats. New Zealand is also set to review Fiji’s intelligence service. Public Health: Fiji’s HIV emergency is driving calls for expanded testing and faster treatment, as infections rise among young people and stigma remains a barrier. Water Stress: Dry conditions persist, with emergency supplies delivered to Northern communities and Malolo Island residents rationing water as creeks dry and crops wilt. Rural Livelihoods: Government support for cooperatives aims to help farmers earn more; a Naitasiri mataqali cooperative received an excavator to improve farm access and develop its land.
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