AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNational Identity Reset: Nauru has officially renamed itself the Republic of Naoero, with President David Adeang saying the change restores the traditional name and pronunciation (“Now-ero”), updates the country code from NRU to NRO, and shifts the citizen label to “dei-Naoero” after Parliament approved a constitutional amendment in two rounds and dropped plans for a public referendum. Citizenship-for-Funding Push: The same government is also running a “golden passport” citizenship-by-investment scheme, offering citizenship for a $90,000 contribution (discounted from $115,000) after screening, with proceeds aimed at financing a major climate relocation plan moving about 90% of families and infrastructure to higher ground. Regional Diplomacy & Connectivity: Nauru is pursuing closer Pacific links, including an agreement framework discussed with the Marshall Islands to support regular passenger and freight air service between Majuro and Honolulu via Nauru Airlines. Governance in the Wider Pacific: A Solomon Islands parliamentary delegation joined a China-hosted seminar for Pacific parliamentarians, focusing on green development, climate action, and cooperation between legislatures.
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