AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTonga Rugby Union governance: Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has questioned TRU accountability after saying he has not heard of the union holding its constitutionally required AGM; TRU has now called a Special General Meeting for 6pm Friday, Oct 9, to review 2024 audited accounts, update the 2025 audit, and elect two remaining board members. Health update: Tonga’s Health Minister says two suspected influenza-linked deaths are under investigation, with one case testing positive for Influenza A but the cause of death not yet confirmed. Roads and public order: Police closed a section of Taufaʻāhau Road for two hours during King Tupou VI’s opening of the new NEMO headquarters, triggering traffic chaos and criticism from former Infrastructure Minister Sēmisi Sika. Anti-corruption watchdog: Tonga’s Anti-Corruption Commission reports 36 cases under investigation in its first year, but no charges or prosecutions yet, citing staffing and system gaps. Cyber security: CERT Tonga warns of rising email hacking and Business Email Compromise risks after a government-agency incident involving weak passwords and poor multi-factor authentication. Climate and oceans: Tonga is among Pacific countries receiving new Bezos Earth Fund grants for ocean conservation, alongside Cook Islands, Kiribati, PNG and Vanuatu.
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