AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUndersea Connectivity Boost: Tonga has completed and named its second international undersea cable, the Tonga Hawaiki Cable Branch System, commissioned as Tu‘i Vava‘u in Vava’u—aimed at stronger internet reliability, higher capacity, and fewer outage risks for businesses and essential services after past disruptions. Fuel Costs Hit Households: Tonga’s regulated fuel prices stay above TOP$4 per litre from 1 June, with petrol at TOP$4.15 (Tongatapu) and up to TOP$5.05 (Niuafo’ou), pushing up transport and imported-goods costs. Regional Weather Planning: Pacific meteorology leaders met in Honiara to review the Pacific Islands Meteorological Strategy (2017–2026) and draft the next plan through 2036, with EU funding supporting disaster-ready weather, climate, water and ocean services. Trade Ministry Rebrand: Tonga’s Cabinet approved renaming the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development to the Ministry of Commerce, Consumer, Trade, Innovation and Labour, sharpening consumer protection and innovation focus. Consumer Credit Crackdown: In New Zealand, an unregistered lender targeting Tongans in South Auckland was banned for two years and ordered to pay reparations after charging up to 15% weekly interest and threatening borrowers online.
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