AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCabinet & Industry Leadership: Manoa Kamikamica was sworn in as Fiji’s Deputy PM and Minister for Industries, Commerce, Business Development and Public Enterprises after being acquitted of FICAC charges, bringing 33+ years across finance, aviation, banking and manufacturing. Tonga Rural Development: Tonga and IFAD launched TRIP III, a US$19.4m rural innovation push reaching 8,800 households across Tongatapu, Vava’u, Eua, Ha’apai, Niuafo’ou and Niuatoputapu, aiming to diversify agriculture and boost commercialization. Trade & Food Exports: Pacific Trade Invest Australia will host a Tonga-led presence at Fine Food Australia 2026, with Nishi Foods among Pacific exporters set to meet buyers in Melbourne (31 Aug–3 Sep). Energy Costs: Fuel prices in Tonga are set to drop from 3 August, with petrol down to $3.85/litre on Tongatapu and LPG prices also confirmed by the MCCTIL. Maritime Security: 16 Indo-Pacific maritime forces began SEACAT 2026 in Singapore, expanding cooperation through a MAROPS forum and senior leader tabletop work. Deep-Sea Minerals Debate: Tonga is reaffirming a “do no harm” approach, with the Pacific conversation shifting toward science-led, environmentally safeguarded decisions.
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