AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCybercrime & Justice: Pacific legal experts in Fiji are finalising a regional handbook to strengthen cybercrime laws and defenses, with Tonga among the participating countries. Water Security: A solar-powered desalination project is now producing up to 4,300 litres of fresh water per day for Tonga’s remote islands Hunga and Matamaka, cutting reliance on costly water deliveries. Agribusiness & Jobs: Samoa’s EU/FAO-backed Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 is spotlighting agrifood entrepreneurs and MSMEs through pitch and awards events under the STODAS programme. Trade & Compliance: New EU freezer-vessel food safety rules are set to affect about 97% of Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the EU, with national authorities trained to meet the -18°C brine requirement. Energy Costs: Fuel prices keep climbing across the Pacific; Tonga’s central bank warning links the risk of double-digit inflation to ongoing fuel pressures. Regional Finance & Governance: Parliament is set to convene budget debate on Tuesday as MPs receive briefings on the 2026/2027 Budget Estimates. Land & Banking: Tonga’s Land Court rejected Tonga Development Bank’s bid to dismiss a land claim, keeping a long-running dispute tied to a loan and lease possession on track for trial.
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