AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDrug Trade Crackdown: AFP says transnational drug trafficking is escalating across the Pacific, with 17 tonnes seized since January—already far above 2025’s total—and traffickers increasingly using semi-submersible vessels to move drugs largely destined for Australia. Fiji Law Enforcement: Fiji police say drug seizures are surging and admit traffickers are exploiting weaknesses, as the RFMF and Police push a sustained joint counter-narcotics drive in the Western Division, warning of “dark vessels” that switch off tracking. Governance & Elections: Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the government is reconsidering September municipal elections amid economic pressure and the tight run-up to the next general election, while the Fiji Labour Party argues the real reason is funding. Sugar Industry: Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunabuna blames reduced sugar output on poor-quality, unapproved cane varieties and changing weather, as Fiji continues efforts to revive the sector. Regional Spotlight: Fiji secured the bid to host SPTE 2027, reinforcing its role as a Pacific tourism hub.
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