AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Visa Bonds: The United States is making its visa bond programme permanent from Aug 3, letting consular officers require refundable deposits of $10,000–$20,000 for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, including Fiji—aimed at reducing overstays. Anti-Trafficking Push: Fiji Police launched the FAIR online portal (fair.org.fj) so the public can report suspected human trafficking, warning traffickers increasingly recruit via social media. Tourism Pressure: Fiji faces an accommodation gap of up to 5,000 rooms in five years, with the Ministry pointing to short-term rentals and new investment as key to meeting demand. Sports Funding: Fiji needs about $300m to upgrade ageing sporting facilities, after netball facility concerns were raised by Fiji Pearls. Governance & Courts: Fiji Law Reform Commission seeks public input on proposed updates to High Court Rules 1988 and Magistrates’ Court Rules 1945. Corruption Case: A former school manager was jailed for misusing $3,700 from a Free Education Grant account. Waste & Recycling: Return & Earn opened a new Nakasi collection centre, paying cash for eligible bottles and cans.
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