AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRural Development Boost: Tonga and IFAD have launched TRIP III, a US$19.4m rural innovation project to lift livelihoods for 128 communities, targeting 8,800 households with more diversified, commercial farming. Energy & Cost Relief: Tonga’s fuel prices are set to drop from 3 August, with petrol down to $3.85/litre and diesel to $4.00/litre, plus LPG price updates across islands. Seasonal Work to Local Business: New Zealand’s RSE scheme is helping Tongans like Steven Piukala fund and run small businesses back home, with 1,676 Tongans in RSE during 2025–26. Climate Leadership: Take The Lead Tonga has joined the Blue Planet Alliance to push Pacific-led renewable energy action and back emerging youth climate leaders. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: The UN seabed regulator (ISA) extended a deep-sea mining exploration contract while still failing to finalise rules for commercial mining. Regional Trade & Sovereignty Debate: A Shiprider Agreement with the US in the Solomon Islands sparks fresh arguments over sovereignty and parliamentary scrutiny.
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