AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTonga Politics: Tonga’s parliament has accepted the resignations of two MPs—Semisi Sika (Tongatapu 2) and Lata ʻi Faingataʻa Tangimana (Niua 17)—after their bribery convictions tied to the 2025 election. Elections & Governance: Speaker Lord Vaea says the seats are now vacant, triggering by-elections; the Supervisor of Elections Samiuela Vao expects writs for both contests to be issued by King Tupou VI by the end of the week, with voting set 21–28 days after writs are issued. Public Policy: The government has launched Tonga’s first National Returnees Reintegration Policy and Strategic Plan of Action 2026–2030, aiming to help deported returnees reconnect with families, secure housing and jobs, access healthcare, and reduce reoffending and stigma. Regional Security: In the wider Pacific, a US–Solomon Islands shiprider maritime deal is drawing sovereignty concerns from opposition leaders, who want full details released for parliamentary scrutiny. Regional Cooperation: SEACAT 2026 kicked off in Singapore with 16 Indo-Pacific partners, including a revamped Maritime Operations forum and senior leader tabletop planning.
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