AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoCook Islands–US talks: The US says any military presence linked to a planned Penrhyn Island port upgrade is “all being negotiated,” with the project framed as a civilian “friendly port” rather than a US base. Regional security: The upgrade near a former World War II airfield is being jointly funded by the US and New Zealand (NZ$101m total), with officials pointing to policing illegal fishing and narco-terrorism. Climate watch for the Pacific: Pacific nations are bracing for a strong El Niño that could be the warmest since 1950, with forecasts of drier conditions in parts of the western Pacific and major reef and lagoon impacts from falling sea levels. Weather readiness gains: At the Pacific Meteorological Council meeting in Tonga, countries reported progress on early warning systems and forecasting, including Tonga’s multi-hazard centre and Tuvalu’s faster severe-weather monitoring. Niue in sport: Niue is set to compete in the Oceania Rugby 7s Cup in Rotorua next month, alongside Cook Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and others.
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