AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Fisheries: Niue’s Cabinet has endorsed an MoU to boost sustainable management of South Pacific albacore tuna, bringing Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa and Tonga together to strengthen science-based tuna governance and regional advocacy, including at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. Frontline Skills: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency is opening nominations for Cohort 12 of its Certificate IV in Fisheries Enforcement and Compliance (starting 7 Sept 2026), targeting fisheries and maritime compliance officers across FFA members. Niue Budget Watch: Niue MPs are questioning the 2026/27 budget as the deficit grows, pressing the government on shifting priorities and why community development and social welfare are missing from stated budget priorities. Everyday Security: At a Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Fiji, Niue’s Home Affairs Minister Richie Mautama said security also means practical issues like community safety, climate impacts, illegal fishing—and even Niue’s unmanaged dog population. Climate Outlook: SPREP says El Niño conditions are now established, with Western Pacific likely to see drier-than-usual conditions and higher drought risk, while some central/eastern areas may get above-normal rainfall. Peace Appeal: Pacific Islands Forum leaders renewed a global call for peace, urging UN Charter principles, dialogue over conflict, and support for a world free from war.
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