AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Bank Outlook: The World Bank says growth across 11 Pacific island countries will cool further, slipping to 2.8% in 2026 as higher fuel and shipping costs bite, tourism momentum slows, and structural hurdles persist. Nauru Energy Push: Nauru has signed an MoU with Smart Commercial Energy for an 18MW solar plus 40MWh battery plan aimed at cutting diesel dependence. Cyber Safety Drive: Samoa launched a Regional Cyber Safety Outreach Program across 11 countries, targeting scams, fake pages, privacy abuse and other online crime. PNG–Timor-Leste Oceans Summit: Papua New Guinea welcomed Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta for bilateral talks and the inaugural Melanesian Oceans Summit on ocean protection and climate resilience. PRF Treaty Lands: The Pacific Resilience Facility treaty entered into force after Australia and Fiji ratified it, setting up community-focused grants for adaptation and disaster preparedness.
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