AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTonga Education & Jobs: Tonga has launched its first National Apprenticeship Policy (2026–2030), a four-year plan to grow apprenticeships and improve the move from training into work, building on a 2024 pilot that already includes 36 apprentices with employers in cookery, accommodation, fashion and hairdressing. Tonga Governance: The Prime Minister’s Office has denied allegations that a taxpayer-funded Hū Louifi ceremony was planned to seek forgiveness from King Tupou VI, after Kaniva News reported a proposed TOP$50,000+ package of cash, gifts and food. Tonga Sports: Tonga-born All Blacks prop Saula Ma’u made his debut at Ellis Park, helping New Zealand rally from 35-17 down to beat the Lions 41-35, while Manly’s Tolutau Koula is set to be available for Tonga’s Rugby League World Cup after a hip-drop injury. Pacific Resilience: Pacific governments met in Honiara to push stronger earthquake, tsunami and geohazard monitoring and early warning, citing gaps in capacity, coverage and real-time data access. Deep-Sea Mining: A new report warns investor-state dispute risks could limit Pacific countries’ ability to tighten rules as deep-sea mining interest grows.
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