AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNauru identity and decolonisation: Nauru’s parliament has backed a move to rename the island “Naoero”, with a referendum next on whether to make the change official, as President David Adeang frames it as a better match for local heritage and language. Regional economy and fisheries: Tokelau’s sudden exit from the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) is set to slash government revenue by as much as two-thirds after it loses access to the Vessel Day Scheme, while New Zealand says it stands ready to support Tokelau’s efforts to reverse the decision. Pacific safety after quake: Tsunami advisories are in force across many Pacific coasts after a powerful Philippines earthquake, with Nauru listed among areas under monitoring and officials urged to stay out of the water and follow local instructions. Ocean governance and geopolitics: Former Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general Dame Meg Taylor warns that rising rivalry and reliance on outside funding could weaken Pacific-led control of ocean decisions. Deep-sea mining pressure: Mining companies backed by Nauru and Tonga have filed UNCLOS claims against the International Seabed Authority over possible non-compliance with deep-sea exploration contracts. Cybercrime coordination: Pacific legal officials in Fiji are finalising a regional cybercrime handbook to help countries strengthen laws and protect digital borders.
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