AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Media Leadership: Elizabeth Osifelo (Solomon Islands) was elected Vice-President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) at the 8th PINA Media Summit in Savusavu, with Tonga’s Viola Ulakai named as Radio Representative in the new executive team. Climate & Ocean Security at UNGA: Tonga PM Lord Fakafanua used the UN General Assembly to push UN reform, faster climate action and ocean protection, warning the Pacific must not become a staging ground for military escalation or major-power rivalry. AI & Cyber Safety: Tonga flagged how AI is accelerating scams and cyber risk, urging Pacific families to slow down and verify what they see online as AI-driven attacks become harder to spot. Tonga Infrastructure Dispute: Former PM ʻAisake Eke rejected claims that his government caused delays to the US$97m Fangaʻuta Lagoon Bridge, saying requirements were met and delays began after Fakafanua took office. Maritime Security Funding: The US and Australia announced new Pacific maritime security investment, including support aimed at illegal fishing and cross-border crime—relevant to Tonga’s large EEZ and shiprider cooperation.
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