AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate & Diplomacy: Australia’s A$20m bill to host a major UN climate pre-summit in Fiji (COP31 in Nadi) has triggered a political fight in Canberra, with the Opposition arguing taxpayers shouldn’t fund it amid cost-of-living pressure. Border Security: Fiji Revenue and Customs has opened new CCTV capability at Nadi International Airport, backed by Australia’s Vuvale Partnership Programme, to strengthen threat detection and coordination against transnational crime. Weather & Risk: A Heavy Rain Alert remains for Viti Levu and parts of the west, with warnings of flash flooding, wet roads and reduced visibility affecting businesses and travel. Agri-Business & Jobs: Food Processors Fiji commissioned a $635,000 processing centre in Batiri (Dreketi), aiming to cut spoilage, add value locally and expand farmer supply in Vanua Levu. Education & Community Safety: Sawani Village School’s $25,000 fundraising targets an ECE footpath and teacher quarters, while Fiji also opened its first structured residential drug recovery centre for teenage boys in Lautoka. Governance & Compliance: Fiji’s security law review is considering tighter drone monitoring and compliance, as well as how CCTV footage is handled amid privacy concerns.
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