AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBridge Dispute: Construction of Tonga’s 720-metre Fanga’uta Lagoon bridge has slowed after landowners raised concerns they’re not being treated fairly in negotiations over land needed for the ADB/World Bank-funded project. Cost of Living: Tonga’s inflation hit 12.0% in August, driven by food, transport and housing, with local goods rising faster than imported prices. Tonga–SPC Cooperation: Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua met SPC’s Dr Paula Vivili to reaffirm support for Tonga’s development priorities, including health, education, agriculture, fisheries and disaster resilience. Fisheries & Climate Resilience: Pacific countries used COFI37 to push for stronger recognition of Pacific-led fisheries management, while UN DESA says social protection coverage in Tonga and other Pacific SIDS is too low to handle shocks. Tourism Safety: A Vavaʻu whale-watching boat accident has renewed safety concerns after recent boating incidents, with licensing status still unclear. Tech for Industry: Kritilabs and Fiji’s RCM signed a three-year pact to bring AI, IoT and industrial solutions to Fiji and expand to Tonga and other Pacific markets. Weather Preparedness: Vanuatu is seeking to host a Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre for the Pacific, building on its monitoring capacity.
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