AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Cost of Living: Tonga’s budget is set to feel the hit from the energy crisis, with the National Budget Statement FY2027 estimating costs of about $40–$50 million and warning GDP could fall around 4% if disruptions drag on. Deep-Sea Mining & Rule of Law: ITLOS has granted provisional measures to Nauru and Tonga-sponsored deep-sea mining firms, ordering the International Seabed Authority to respect due-process requirements in its ongoing inquiries. Policing & Public Safety: Tonga Police say one of three escapees from Nuku’alofa custody has been recaptured, but two high-risk fugitives remain at large; police are working with regional partners and have urged the public not to approach, while offering rewards for information leading to arrests. Currency Integrity: The Reserve Bank of Tonga has expanded its counterfeit pa’anga alert, identifying more fake $100 and a fake $50 note from the 2023 King Tupou VI series. Digital Inclusion: Students from Tonga National University and Christ’s University in the Pacific are taking part in a Port Moresby digital inclusion and online safety challenge, focused on cybersecurity and safer digital financial access. Opposition Politics: President Hakainde Hichilema says the opposition will “cry” after August elections, pointing to claims they failed to field candidates in 72 constituencies. Media Safety: Tonga journalists are calling for stronger protection as organised crime and the drug trade make reporting more dangerous.
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