AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Diplomacy: The UN General Assembly backed a resolution endorsing the ICJ’s advisory ruling that climate obligations are legal duties, passing 141–8 despite US-led opposition—an issue Fiji’s UN representative framed as “political force” for legal responsibility. Local Governance: Fiji has deferred municipal elections, citing $18m costs and “global headwinds,” while the voter registration drive continues through 13 June. Cost of Living: The FCCC approved interim fuel-linked electricity and bus fare increases from 26 May, as volatility squeezes essential services. Labour Market: A new skills gap survey says employers can’t fill 95 job categories despite workforce growth, blaming poor coordination between training and industry needs. Women & Safety: Rural women face bigger barriers to safety and economic empowerment, with service access and finance still major gaps. Pacific Trade & Security: Fiji and Kiribati signed a sandfish aquaculture MOU, while Australia, NZ and Colombia launched a Pacific drug task force to disrupt shipments.
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