AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTonga politics under pressure: Tonga’s coalition government is rocked again after Lands Minister Dr Taniela Fusimalohi was found guilty of electoral bribery for donating a Starlink terminal during the 2025 election campaign, following earlier convictions of Tourism Minister Semisi Sika and Finance Minister Lata Tangimana—raising the risk of by-elections and a cabinet reshuffle. Budget squeeze: MPs scrutinised Tonga’s budget over fuel prices and spending priorities, with lawmakers arguing the plan doesn’t directly tackle rising fuel costs even as electricity subsidies receive $18m. Moana Pasifika rescue talks: New Zealand Rugby says a decision on who may take over Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby licence is due by 30 June, while NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters says there’s still a pathway without a direct government bailout. Deep-sea mining governance: Tonga and Nauru-linked contractors (TOML and NORI) have filed UNCLOS cases at ITLOS against the International Seabed Authority, challenging compliance processes as exploitation rules remain unsettled. Financial crime warning: Tonga’s FMA warns of investment scams using fake trading platforms and WhatsApp/Viber recruitment, including cases linked to crypto accounts and withdrawal “fees.”
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