AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPacific Islands Forum: India has been moved into the “strategic partner stream” at the Pacific Islands Forum, with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar pointing to cooperation on healthcare, renewables, connectivity and capacity building. Niue & ocean protection: Niue Ocean Wide Trust has been named a finalist in the Earthshot Prize’s “Revive our Oceans” category for its Ocean Conservation Commitments model, aiming to fund long-term protection of Niue’s vast marine territory. Earthshot Prize spotlight: Prince William announced the 2026 Earthshot finalists ahead of awards in Mumbai in November, with Niue and Barcelona both recognised for ocean work. Local honours: Niuean community leader Vai Kumitau received a King’s Birthday honour in Wellington for services to the Niuean community, highlighting ongoing cultural support in Aotearoa. Media freedom in the region: Fiji’s media sector is described as coming full circle after the scrapping of MIDA, with a Pacific Media Summit in Savusavu focused on reaching remote communities. Pacific travel policy: Labour is promising expanded visa-waiver travel for Pacific Islands Forum citizens to make it easier and cheaper for families to visit New Zealand.
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