AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSubsea Cable Risk: A new report warns island nations—including Tuvalu—are dangerously exposed to internet blackouts because 48 island countries rely on just 126 undersea cables, with most failures tied to anchoring and some linked to suspected sabotage. Church on the Move: Oceania bishops are meeting on Guam this week, with an islandwide Mass set for Tuesday as Archbishop Ryan P. Jimenez steps into a new regional leadership role. Pacific Aviation: Tuvalu’s Transport Minister Simon Kofe chaired RAMM4 virtually, pushing a safer, more connected and affordable air network across the Pacific. Tuvalu Ocean Policy: Tuvalu is finalising its first National Ocean Policy, due to launch 8 June on World Ocean Day, with an Ocean Unit and plans for marine protection. Pacific Economy Watch: The World Bank says growth across 11 Pacific states, including Tuvalu, is slowing further in 2026 as fuel, shipping and tourism pressures bite. Digital Nation Context: Earlier coverage highlights Tuvalu’s push to preserve state functions through digital systems as climate threats intensify.
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