AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCourts & Land Rights: The Land Court has rejected Tonga Development Bank’s bid to strike out Vila Malia Vaka’uta’s land claim, saying the dispute over Lease No. 5442 in Ma‘ufanga must be tested at trial, including arguments about whether the claim was filed outside the 10-year limit. Parliament & Budget: Parliament is set to convene Tuesday, 9 June, to continue deliberations on the 2026/2027 Budget Estimates, with the Finance and Public Accounts Committee reporting after a budget briefing workshop supported by UNDP and New Zealand. Public Health & Partnerships: Tonga’s Ministry of Health has signed an MOU with China’s GX Foundation to expand healthcare cooperation, following recent medical instrument donations and ongoing China-Tonga health engagement. Social Policy: A new Tonga-UNICEF report says 25.3% of children face multidimensional poverty, with the youngest and rural children hit hardest. Maritime Security: PM Fakafanua says illegal vessels may have entered Tonga’s waters undetected in the past due to limited monitoring capacity, as new maritime tracking technology rolls out. Regional Gender Focus: Pacific women leaders urged turning commitments into practical action at the Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting amid rising costs and conflict impacts.
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