AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Security: China’s nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific has stirred fresh unease, with Australia and New Zealand criticising the move while China says it follows international law; Pacific leaders, including Papua New Guinea, have urged major powers to stop using Pacific waters for missile testing and militarisation. Local Diplomacy & Resources: A new U.S. ambassador says Cook Islands seabed critical minerals are a top priority and warns small island states about China’s growing influence, with Niue included in his planned Pacific visits. Gender & Culture: A spotlight on gender diversity highlights Niue’s fiafifine alongside other Pacific gender-fluid traditions, arguing these identities are long-standing, not “new.” Health & Community: ProCare has awarded scholarships to top Pacific nursing graduates from Unitec, including a Niuean recipient, to strengthen primary care leadership. Sports: Niue’s own Keanu Naden is set for a major pro boxing test in Auckland on 31 July after an undefeated start. Travel & Weather: Pacific countries are urged to stay vigilant through cyclone season, and visa access updates show Pakistani passport holders can reach 30 destinations including Pacific options like Vanuatu.
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