AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSubmarine Connectivity: NEC says it has completed the East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), a ~2,250 km fibre link connecting Kiribati (Tarawa), Nauru, and FSM (Kosrae to Pohnpei), ending reliance on satellite-only links and promising faster, more reliable internet for video calls, payments, and e-government. Identity Politics: Nauru’s parliament has unanimously backed a constitutional amendment to rename the country “Naoero,” with a referendum now required before the change is reflected in official records and symbols. Pacific Economy Watch: The World Bank warns growth across 11 Pacific island economies is set to slow to about 2.8% in 2026, citing higher fuel and shipping costs, weaker tourism momentum, and repeated global shocks. Energy Transition: Nauru also signed an MoU for an 18 MW solar-plus-40 MWh battery plan aimed at cutting diesel dependence.
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