AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Development: The ADB’s new five-year Pacific strategy includes Tuvalu, aiming to strengthen resilience, jobs, infrastructure and essential services with more flexible, country-specific projects. Climate and Coastlines: A 120-year study of Funafuti found its reef flat remained remarkably stable despite rising seas and storms; cyclone rubble helped raise the island ridge by about 1.4 metres. Regional Security: Tuvalu Police Commissioner Matatia Makaili was named deputy chair of the new Pacific Community of Policing, which will coordinate efforts against cross-border crime. Energy Costs: Tuvalu is set to receive US$11.94 million in ADB emergency aid to help keep electricity affordable and support about 6,000 people in low-income households amid higher fuel costs. Tuvalu’s Rights: At the UN, Tuvalu said sea-level rise must not erode its statehood, sovereignty or maritime entitlements. Education and Shipping: Governor-General Temukisa Auina Penehuro Hauma has become USP’s 34th Chancellor, while Tuvalu took over the Central Pacific Shipping Commission chair and will host its next annual meeting.
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