AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTonga’s by-elections: Parliament has accepted the resignations of two MPs—Semisi Sika (Tongatapu 2) and Lata ʻi Faingataʻa Tangimana (Niua 17)—after bribery convictions, triggering bi-elections for both seats and removing them from politics for five years. Fiji cabinet shake-up: Manoa Kamikamica was sworn back in as Deputy PM and Minister for Industries, Commerce, Business Development and Public Enterprises after being acquitted of FICAC charges. Regional fisheries money: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency says the US Tuna Treaty remains vital after a second 2026 distribution worth about US$50.42m to member states, including Tonga. UN policing training: UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix launched a Pacific-focused UN Police Peacekeeping course for 50 officers, including Tonga personnel. Tonga in NZ labour pipeline: New Zealand’s RSE one-way travel bubble will allow Vanuatu workers to skip MIQ from 4 October, with Samoa and Tonga following from 12 October. US visa bond rule hits Tonga: The US has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, with Tonga listed among 50 countries that may require up to US$20,000 for certain B1/B2 applicants. Commonwealth Games finale: Tonga added a late medal—Paula Monta won bronze in men’s +100kg judo, the first Tonga Commonwealth Games medal since 2010. Pacific governance and environment: GIS and spatial professionals from across the region met in Nadi, Fiji, to boost environmental data skills for policy action.
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