AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Legal Clash: Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) and Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML), subsidiaries of The Metals Company, have filed parallel cases at ITLOS to block an ISA compliance investigation, arguing due process and non-discrimination were violated—an urgent fight as NORI’s contract is set to expire on 22 July 2026. Regional Fisheries Governance: Pacific fisheries ministers wrapped the 25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting in Wellington, backing new leadership for 2026-27 and setting priorities for cooperation across the region. Nakamal Security Pact Fallout: China pushed back on Australia’s security deal with Vanuatu, warning Pacific agreements shouldn’t target third countries, as Vanuatu and Australia signed a revised Nakamal pact that bans foreign military bases but keeps room for third-party critical infrastructure via consultation. Nauru Identity Move: Nauru has moved toward a referendum to formally adopt “Naoero,” reviving the indigenous name after parliament passed the proposal unopposed. Health & Community Screening: Vanuatu launched the HeartCare app to expand early heart disease risk checks through community health workers and partners, aiming to catch problems before strokes and heart attacks.
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