AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCommonwealth Games Netball: Australia’s Diamonds sent a loud message in Glasgow, hammering Tonga 99-38 in their opening pool match, with Sophie Garbin and Cara Koenen firing in the circle and Liz Watson driving play as they set up a big next clash with England. Climate & Water Resilience: A risk-informed water tank project is now improving safer drinking water for 21 households in Fualu, Tongatapu, with MEIDECC, Finance and UNDP support and upgrades including elevated tanks, a borehole pump and village network improvements. Energy Costs for Tonga: Tonga’s National Budget Statement FY2027 warns the Middle East tensions could hit the national budget by TOP$40m–TOP$50m through higher fuel prices and possible supply disruptions, with GDP risk in worse scenarios. Digital Inclusion & Safety: Students from Tonga National University and Christ’s University in Pacific are competing in Papua New Guinea’s Bridge the Gap challenge, aiming to build practical solutions for digital inclusion, cybersecurity and online safety across the Pacific. Agriculture & Jobs: A new Tonga vanilla grower story highlights how FAO support is helping women and youth build income through mixed-cropping and training, turning a fresh farming idea into a working enterprise. Money Integrity: The NRBT has warned of counterfeit $100 paʻanga banknotes from the 2023 King Tupou VI series, urging businesses and the public to check security features before accepting cash.
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