AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTaxi Safety: Female taxi operators say long working hours are driving fatigue and raising risks of robbery, harassment and unsafe night driving, urging police foot patrols in key areas. Public Health & Consumer Watch: The Consumer Council warns of huge prescription medicine price gaps in Suva, urging shoppers to compare before buying. Tourism Growth: Fiji tourism hit a record July with 105,791 arrivals (first time above 100,000), with China showing steady gains; Tourism Fiji is pushing targeted Japanese partnerships and promotions. Regional Health & Services: Fiji’s tourism sector backs the whole-of-government HIV response while keeping services operating normally; meanwhile, Tongan patients thank Fiji hospitals after cardiac treatment. Sugar Industry: Fiji’s sugar rail future is in limbo as the Sugar Industry Tribunal avoids permanent closures, saying rail could work if Government invests in repairs. Maritime Climate Talks: IMO negotiators signal renewed momentum on a Net-Zero Framework for ships, though carbon pricing and support for developing states remain contentious. Tuna Industry: Fiji launched its inaugural Tuna Symposium, focusing on sustainable domestic tuna growth through government, private sector and civil society partnership.
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