AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGovernment Appointments: Manoa Kamikamica has been sworn back into Cabinet as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industries, Commerce, Business Development and Public Enterprises, bringing 33+ years across finance, aviation, banking and manufacturing. Energy Costs: Tonga’s fuel prices are set to drop from Monday 3 August, with petrol down 20 seniti/litre to $3.85, kerosene down 15 seniti to $3.25, and diesel down 20 seniti to $4.00, after easing global oil benchmarks (though a weaker paʻanga offsets part of the gain). Rural Livelihoods & Food Production: Tonga and IFAD have launched TRIP III, a US$19.4m rural innovation push to boost agricultural diversification and commercialization for 8,800 households across the outer islands. Labour & Small Business: New Zealand’s RSE scheme continues helping Tongans like Steven Piukala earn seasonal income to run businesses back home, with 1,676 Tongans in RSE during 2025–26. Climate & Renewables: Take The Lead Tonga has joined the Blue Planet Alliance to strengthen Pacific climate leadership and expand renewable energy opportunities for young people.
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