AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCabinet & elections: Tonga PM Lord Fakafanua says a Cabinet reshuffle is likely by end of week after two ministers were removed by court rulings tied to the 2025 election, with by-elections now set for 8 October (Tongatapu 2 and Niua 17) and nominations due 2–3 September. Public finance: A U.S. Fiscal Transparency report praises Tonga’s open budget access but flags late end-of-year reporting and a big gap between approved budgets and actual spending, with no revised budget released. Infrastructure costs: The Fangaʻuta Lagoon bridge faces rising delay costs as unresolved land disputes keep construction on hold about a year after contract signing. Media & regulation: 88.1FM says it will fight proposed licence suspension/revocation through legal process after the regulator’s notice, while the government rejects the station’s allegations and raises concerns about misuse of the King’s name in political statements. Governance & accountability: Tonga’s Electoral Commission is preparing for the by-elections following court findings that unseated former MPs. Regional climate diplomacy: Pacific Forum foreign ministers back a stronger climate push ahead of COP31, endorsing the COP31 Pacific Partnership and Pacific COP31 Envoys. Pacific security & disaster readiness: Regional geohazard and tsunami warning meetings open in Honiara, highlighting Ring of Fire risks and the need for monitoring and early warning.
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