AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoTelecom Upgrade: NEC says it has completed the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), handing control to FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation, Kiribati’s Bwebweriki Net Limited, and Nauru’s Cenpac—ending Nauru’s satellite-only limits and aiming for faster, more reliable links for video calls, e-payments, and e-government. Identity Politics: Nauru’s name-change push is now locked in—parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to rename the country “Naoero,” with a referendum the next step. Regional Watch: A World Bank update warns Pacific growth is slipping toward 2.8% in 2026 as fuel, shipping, and weaker tourism bite, with Nauru among the economies facing the toughest strain. Energy & Security Background: Solomon Islands moves toward its first large-scale solar project, while Pacific security cooperation and cyber-safety efforts keep expanding across the region.
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