AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining & Rule of Law: ITLOS has issued provisional measures backing Nauru Ocean Resources (NORI) and Tonga Offshore Mining (TOML), ordering the International Seabed Authority to respect due-process requirements while their challenges to ISA inquiries continue. Energy Costs: Tonga’s National Budget Statement FY2027 flags the energy crisis as a major hit to the economy, estimating the government impact at about $40m–$50m and warning GDP could contract under worse scenarios. Central Bank Alert: The NRBT warns counterfeit $100 paʻanga notes from the 2023 King Tupou VI series are circulating, urging cash handlers to check for key security features. Aged Care Build: Construction has started on Tonga’s first integrated aged care facility at Houma, Tongatapu, backed by ADB, Japan and Tonga, with a project value around $39m pa’anga. Community & Jobs: Tonga’s fresh industry angle also shows up in the push for local enterprise—Kāpiti’s Māori Economic Development Grants (NZ) highlight how small funding rounds can still unlock capability and innovation. Security & Reporting: Tonga’s Media Association warns drug threats are rising across the Pacific and calls for stronger reporting and journalist protection.
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