AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoSupreme Court Ruling: Tonga’s Supreme Court says MEIDECC acted unlawfully in awarding multi-million paʻanga water tank and septic contracts, finding breaches of procurement rules, unfair limited bidding, and missing required contract award publication. Regional Security & Drugs: PM Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua says Pacific leaders are coordinating to stop illicit drug flows, warning the region is increasingly used for storage and transhipment, not just transit. Tonga–Samoa Diplomacy: Fakafanua arrives in Samoa for the 64th Independence celebrations, welcomed with a Guard of Honour, underscoring close Tonga–Samoa ties. Fuel Pressure at Home: Tonga’s regulated fuel prices stay above TOP$4 per litre from 1 June, with remote islands paying over TOP$5 and some Niuas diesel reaching TOP$6. Digital Resilience: Tonga completes its second international undersea cable, the Tonga Hawaiki Cable Branch System, backed by Australia and New Zealand to boost reliability and disaster resilience. Crime Crackdown Links: Reports say Tongan men are among those facing serious charges after Australian police raids targeted the “Coconut Cartel,” tied to the death of Tongan Alai Ahio. Leadership & Governance: PSC appoints Sandradee Fonua Fifita as new CEO of Tonga’s Ministry of Tourism for a four-year term starting 15 June.
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