AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Reliability: Tonga Power Limited says a major generator failure on Saturday has cut Tongatapu’s power, triggering rotational outages and controlled load shedding; repairs are expected to take about two weeks while two new generator units are installed, as Tonga pushes its shift away from diesel toward renewables and grid upgrades. Climate & Food Security: Tonga Meteorological Service has expanded drought declarations across Ha’apai, Tongatapu and ‘Eua, with Niuatoputapu and Vava’u/ Niuafo’ou on escalating alerts, warning of depleted groundwater, higher pumping costs, reduced crop yields (yams and vegetables), and knock-on health risks from limited water and hygiene. Pacific Energy Partnerships: Fiji and Tonga are exploring alternative fuel supply partnerships to strengthen energy security after global fuel shocks, including talks involving PETRONAS and a Tonga feasibility study agreement linked to USTDA funding. UN Leadership (Tonga-linked): Tonga has nominated Ecuadorian diplomat Ivonne A-Baki as a candidate for the next UN secretary-general, joining a growing field as the Security Council prepares another straw poll and member states weigh who can win support without a veto. Governance & Mining: A workshop in Solomon Islands highlighted women’s roles in extractive industries transparency and community wellbeing, including stronger participation in EITI processes.
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