AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLapita Heritage Unearthed: Tonga’s new Parliament complex at Matatoa has turned up Lapita pottery fragments, a major find as construction continues on the Talangaholo Royal Estate site. US Travel Rules: The US has made Tonga’s visa bond programme permanent, with some Tongans facing refundable deposits of US$10,000–US$20,000 for short-term B1/B2 visas. Regional Connectivity: Every Pacific Islands Forum member is now linked to global undersea cable networks, with Australia backing new and second connections including Tonga. Pacific Security Talks: Australia’s Penny Wong backs Pacific-led regional security discussions as Forum foreign ministers meet in Fiji. Diplomacy Update: Curtis Tu‘ihalangingie has started as Tonga’s High Commissioner to Australia after presenting credentials in Canberra. Climate Journalism Training: Tonga is planning stronger journalism training for climate and environmental reporting, with TNU and government working on new media programmes. Rugby Fixture: Tonga will host the inaugural Kaume’a Ofi Trophy in September, with First Nations & Pasifika XV taking on a Tongan President’s XV at Teufaiva Stadium.
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