AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Health & Skills: ProCare has awarded scholarships to two top Pacific nursing graduates from Unitec, including Niuean Michael Kapisi and Niuean/Tongan/Māori Grace McCormick, backing more Pacific nurses into primary care. Regional Security: Pacific Elders are urging leaders to keep security decisions in Pacific hands, warning geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and calling for sovereignty, transparency and equal say. Nuclear Missile Tensions: China’s nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific has raised alarm, with Australia and New Zealand criticising the move and Papua New Guinea calling for an end to missile testing in Pacific waters. Critical Minerals Focus: A newly appointed U.S. ambassador says securing Cook Islands seabed minerals is now a top priority, while warning Pacific states about risks from China’s growing influence. Community Health Tech: Vanuatu has launched the HeartCare app, training community health workers to screen for heart disease risk earlier and link people to care. Sports & Community: Strongman Samoa is building pathways for young athletes, with Niue among regional competitors at the Pacific Strongest event in Samoa.
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