AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWhale-tourism oversight: Tonga says several operators have been warned for breaching rules, including a ban on diving with whales. The industry brings about 20,000 visitors and US$12 million annually, while critics question the number of licences issued. Aviation safety: Tonga and Papua New Guinea have agreed to share expertise, training and resources for aircraft accident investigations. Border security: A new detector-dog facility in Vavaʻu, developed with New Zealand, is strengthening Tonga’s capacity to screen passengers, cargo and maritime traffic. Tonga–U.S. ties: Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua and a senior U.S. official discussed closer economic links, including digital and energy infrastructure, without announcing specific deals. Drought concerns: Tonga’s Lands Minister has warned that prolonged drought, intensified by Super El Niño, is worsening water shortages. Parliament: Tonga’s new Parliament building is taking shape, with its timber roof rising above the foundations.
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