AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTransport Leadership: Land Transport Authority CEO Irimaia Rokosawa has resigned effective Sept 11, with Makitalena Drova appointed Acting CEO while the board recruits a substantive replacement. Youth & Skills: Youth and Sports Minister Jese Saukuru says rural training centre expansion depends on more funding, but a partnership with the Methodist Church aims to bring training closer to outer-island communities. Health Funding Scrutiny: A parliamentary committee is questioning Fiji’s health system funding, including reliance on foreign aid under an Australia treaty-linked partnership, and whether hospital priorities match urgent needs. Anti-Drugs Push: Acting PM Manoa Kamikamica launched UCB Life FM 87.8, urging the station and wider society to tackle youth drug vulnerability beyond enforcement. Tuna Sustainability: Fisheries Minister Kalaveti Vodo Ravu opened the inaugural Fiji Tuna Symposium, backing stronger government-private-civil partnership to lift economic returns while protecting marine resources. Air Connectivity & Trade: Fiji Airways will launch direct Western Sydney–Nadi flights from March 2027, adding 53,000+ seats annually to support tourism and diaspora links. Sports & Local Economy: Taveuni Rugby Union faces a $25,000 cost to host five remaining Skipper Cup home matches, but Merchant Finance sponsorship is easing match-day expenses. Legal Case Update: Lawyers for Biman Prasad plan another stay application at the High Court over alleged nondisclosure of evidence, with trial set to continue Monday. Sports Governance: Fiji FA issued a warning to clubs after an accreditation dispute involving Ba officials, fining coach Ravinesh Kumar and issuing a final warning.
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