AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTax & Compliance Scrutiny: MPs say Fiji’s Financial Intelligence Unit is not translating financial intelligence into clear enforcement outcomes, with tax-related offences making up about 86% of transaction value tied to disseminated cases, while many suspicious reports remain unanalysed. Revenue Transparency: A separate parliamentary debate flags $184.6m in tax penalties waived or written off in 2024-25, raising fairness and accountability questions for the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service. Health Workforce Pressure: Low numbers of medical imaging technologists are disrupting x-ray services, especially at CWM Hospital, with staffing shortages blamed for patients being turned away. Public Sector Delivery: Rural electrification projects are delayed, with incomplete works, weak monitoring and poor coordination between EFL and the Department of Energy leaving some villages without power. Climate & Disaster Funding: Fiji’s disaster agency faces a $105m funding shortfall, while leaders push for stronger climate financing as rising seas and repeated disasters drive costly relocation and protection needs. Education Reform: Cabinet endorses a 10-year Education Sector Strategic Plan (2025/26–2034/35) focused on quality teaching, equity, governance and skills. Business & Growth: Maru backs moves to allow local stock listings for mining and petroleum firms, aiming to broaden ownership and investment. Waste Crisis: Plastic waste found at every stop of the Paddle of Hope renews calls for fixing collection, recovery and disposal systems—not just clean-ups.
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