AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFuel Costs: Pacific governments are using welfare support and fuel and transport subsidies to soften the oil-price shock. Higher transport and freight costs are hitting rural and outer-island households, while fishing livelihoods and food security are also under pressure. Tuna Fisheries: A strengthening El Niño could shift tuna grounds and catch rates through 2027. Tonga is among the countries warned of reduced rainfall, adding pressure on fisheries planning and island economies. Construction Jobs: Work is starting on Tonga’s first artificial football pitch, a TOP$2.5 million FIFA-funded project at Veitongo. Local contractor MK Construction says it aims to employ and develop Tongan workers; completion is expected by March 2027. Kava Industry: Tonga’s kava growers and exporters welcomed Pacific leaders’ declaration recognising kava’s cultural and economic value, and backing efforts to protect its origins and traditional knowledge.**
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