AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPacific Economy Watch: The World Bank says growth across 11 Pacific Island countries will cool further in 2026, sliding to 2.8% as energy and shipping costs bite, tourism momentum slows, and structural constraints persist. Health & Skills Pressure: Fiji Medical Association warns the country is already beyond its doctor-to-patient target and can’t keep expanding training without quality and hospital capacity—while an FMA presentation at CWM Hospital flags emergency care operating at 146% capacity and rising HIV cases among young adults. Cost of Living & Energy: Fiji’s electricity regulator is nearing a decision on an interim fuel surcharge proposal from Energy Fiji Limited, with household affordability and service reliability both on the table. Business & Community: Hot Bread Kitchen reopens its Suva Market shop after renovation, and a new indoor play centre in Labasa is betting on safer after-school childcare. Culture & Heritage: Girmit history work continues with digitisation of records and renewed calls to remember the past—plus FIPRA’s Music Awards are pushed to 5 September 2026 amid economic pressures. Governance & Accountability: Auditor-General reports gaps in Fiji Police revenue accounts and long-unrecovered Malaya veterans’ pension reimbursements.
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