AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTonga’s organised crime crackdown: Tonga Police have charged three people over an alleged methamphetamine importation after seizing about 200 grams of meth and electronic devices, while PINA president Kalafi Moala warns networks are now “making it locally” and expanding links to New Zealand and Australia. Media safety push: At the Pacific Islands News Association summit in Savusavu, Moala called for stronger protection for journalists investigating drug trafficking and gangs, citing threats faced by a Tonga Kele’a reporter. Regional defence cooperation: Fiji’s RFMF commander says Pacific Response Group (PRG) cooperation is strengthening disaster and security response, with Tonga among PRG members. UN diplomacy and Pacific priorities: Pacific leaders are taking a united message to UNGA81 on climate, ocean governance and resilience finance, with Tonga’s PM among those attending digital connectivity talks. Tonga governance and services: Health Minister says Tonga’s long-promised dialysis centre has effectively collapsed after a US sponsor failed to secure funding. Infrastructure leadership: Dr Vinolia Salesi has been appointed CEO of Tonga’s Ministry of Infrastructure. Labour mobility: Australia has listed Tonga among 10 PALM-eligible countries for Pacific labour mobility.
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