AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPacific Infrastructure Race: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says the U.S. is in advanced talks to finance Bina Harbour, including a wharf, power, fuel storage and roads—reviving competition with China’s past infrastructure push. Vanuatu Electoral Roll: Electoral Commission chair Edward Kaltamat says Vanuatu’s roll dates back to 1980, with 302,307 registered voters versus a 309,000 census population, and explains duplicates and deceased names can’t be removed without death certificates. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: At the International Seabed Authority meeting in Kingston, Vanuatu is set to present a science item as Pacific civil society and groups call for a global moratorium. Commonwealth Games (Pacific medals): Samoa won gold in weightlifting in Glasgow, while Nauru added another bronze—keeping Pacific medal hopes strong. Health & Services: Regional council moves to hand maternal and child health services back to the state government, raising fears for new parents. Food & Biosecurity: Poultry farmers are on alert after H5 bird flu concerns, with biosecurity measures front and centre. Digital Payments: BSP Cook Islands upgrades EFTPoS terminals, with further rollouts planned for Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands.
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