AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNauru Name-Change Push: Nauru’s parliament has unanimously backed a constitutional amendment to rename the country “Naoero,” clearing the way for a national referendum—after MPs voted in support of the change and the government said it will update official records, symbols, and international identity, including at the UN. Samoa Political Fallout: In Samoa, questions are swirling after Prime Minister Tuilaepa called for an independent Commission of Inquiry into senior figures over alleged breaches of parliamentary standing orders and “treasonous” media claims. Pacific Security & Scams: A regional security forum in Micronesia tackled deep-sea mining and new weapons, while Samoa launched a cyber safety outreach program targeting scams and fake pages across Pacific states. Energy Moves: Solomon Islands signed an ADB deal to prepare its first large-scale solar project for Honiara, and Nauru is also pursuing a solar-plus-battery plan to cut diesel reliance. Economy Pressure: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is set to slow further in 2026 as fuel, shipping, and weaker tourism bite. Telecom Cost Tweaks: Nepal Telecom revised international call billing to a 60-second pulse for 58 countries, effective May 15.
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