AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSkills & Jobs: Tonga has launched its first National Apprenticeship Policy (2026–2030), a four-year plan to grow apprenticeships and improve the education-to-employment pipeline, starting with tourism and hospitality and set to expand into construction. Finance & Remittances: A new look at Tonga’s economy highlights how remittances are a core “financial infrastructure,” pushing the need for cheaper, faster digital finance to make household support more resilient. Maritime Safety: Questions are mounting after an unlicensed whale-watching boat capsized off Tongatapu, with a church delegation reportedly facing gaps in licensing and oversight. Trade & Agriculture: Australia’s demand for Pacific agricultural products is surging, with imports from the region more than tripling over five years—good news for exporters of crops like taro, vanilla and seafood. Deep-Sea Mining Risks: Pacific governments, including Tonga, are warned they could face costly investor-state disputes if they tighten environmental or regulatory rules around deep-sea mining. Tourism & Travel Costs: The U.S. visa bond program—up to US$20,000 for some nationalities including Tonga—could price families out of travel for funerals and other essential visits.
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