AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMeth Crackdown: Tonga Police have charged three people over an alleged methamphetamine importation after seizing about 200g of meth and electronic devices, while PINA president Kalafi Moala warns organised crime networks are evolving and even “making it locally.” Digital Connectivity & Media: Pacific leaders at UNGA81 pushed digital priorities like affordable access, cybersecurity and safer online spaces, and BBC Media Action ran a workshop in Savusavu to help journalists adapt as audiences increasingly get news via social media. Health & Construction: Tonga’s long-awaited dialysis centre project has effectively collapsed after a US sponsor couldn’t secure promised funding, and a major bridge build at Fanga’uta Lagoon has slowed as landowners dispute land-taking negotiations. Cyclone-Ready Homes: A new Habitat for Humanity NZ guide helps Tongan families build safer, cyclone-resistant houses, including practical roof-to-post strengthening steps. Cost of Living: Tonga’s inflation hit 12.0% in August, driven by food, transport and housing costs. Fisheries & Tourism: Pacific countries pressed for stronger support for Pacific-led fisheries at COFI37 in Rome, and a regional yachting strategy aims to grow high-value tourism by improving regulation and data.
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