AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS–Pacific Minerals Push: Newly appointed US Ambassador Jared Novelly says securing Cook Islands critical seabed minerals is a top priority, warning that China’s growing influence in the Pacific can carry risks for small island states. Niue Climate & Ocean Funding: Niue has secured about US$9m (NZ$11m) for a five-year climate resilience and ocean protection project, including stronger protection for the Niue Nukutuluea marine park and long-term support via the Niue and Ocean Wide (NOW) Trust. Regional Fisheries Leadership: Ministers wrapped up the 25th Forum Fisheries Committee ministerial meeting in Wellington, with Niue’s outgoing chair Mona Ainu’u thanked and Shane Jones set to lead for 2026–2027. Tourism Data Skills: The Pacific Tourism Organisation finished a workshop in Nadi training tourism officers from Niue and other countries to use better data for planning. Health Tech in the Region: Vanuatu launched the HeartCare app to help community health workers screen for heart disease earlier.
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