AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNauru Court of Appeal: Nauru’s judiciary has welcomed former Papua New Guinea Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Gibbs Salika to the Court of Appeal, with Vice President Lionel Aingimea saying the appointment strengthens the island’s top appellate bench. Regional Security Push: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale floated a Pacific-wide security pact in Canberra, arguing for a “Pacific-led” security architecture and signalling China should not play a major role in regional defence. Fuel Crisis as Security Threat: At the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Suva, ministers including Nauru’s representatives warned the fuel crunch is now an economic security issue, with PNG exploring smaller refineries to support regional fuel resilience. Fisheries Governance & Jobs: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency opened nominations for a new scholarship (Certificate IV in Fisheries Enforcement and Compliance) to train frontline compliance and enforcement officers across member states. Australia–Nauru Offshore Fallout: Catholic refugee advocates renewed calls for permanent pathways for people left in limbo after Australia’s offshore detention transfers, noting many were originally sent to Nauru or PNG and have waited over a decade. Nauru Name Change: Nauru MPs approved a move to adopt “Naoero” ahead of a referendum.
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