AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTonga Budget Watch: Tonga’s Parliament is debating funding for key government arms, with His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services set at $20.9m (95.7% government-funded) and a push to expand diplomacy— including a planned mission in Suva, plus calls to consider Geneva to boost trade links with Europe. Regional Shipping Decarbonisation: Pacific transport ministers have signed the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership, aiming to coordinate a cleaner, more climate-resilient maritime transition across Oceania; Palau and Tonga are expected to sign next. Parliament Adjournment: Tonga’s Legislative Assembly briefly suspended after an MP raised a sensitive allegation about the Chief Justice’s health, with the Chair rejecting the claim without substantiation. Ocean Governance & Jobs: Pacific leaders and ocean ministers are urging stronger marine protection and stewardship, pointing to new legal momentum and Tonga’s early move toward dedicated ocean institutions. Financial Scams Warning: Regulators across the Pacific are again warning communities about crypto investment scams that exploit social trust— including alerts tied to BG Wealth/DSJ EX targeting Tonga and beyond.
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