AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Debate: The International Seabed Authority Assembly is under way in Kingston as Pacific governments and civil society push for a global moratorium, with Vanuatu set to present a science item and new calls joining from Mozambique and Mauritius. Climate Finance After ICJ: One year on from Vanuatu’s ICJ climate win, writers and campaigners say the hard part now is turning legal obligations into real climate funding that reaches Pacific communities. Stablecoin Regulation: Vanuatu has appointed Jackson Miake as its Stablecoin Commissioner under the 2025 Stablecoins Bill, setting up the Stablecoin Supervisory Commission and licensing/oversight rules. Payments Upgrade in the Pacific: BSP Cook Islands has rolled out faster 4G EFTPoS terminals (replacing older units) and says similar upgrades are continuing across PNG, Tonga, Samoa, and into Vanuatu. Connectivity Bottleneck: A Pacific connectivity story is shifting from “internet access” to reliable electricity, with Starlink-linked setups using solar power to keep schools and services running. Digital Health Caution: Experts are cautious about an overseas endometriosis saliva test trial, saying more real-world data is needed before wider rollout. Explosive Remnants Cleared: Vanuatu’s Mobile Force and regional partners safely identified and catalogued World War II-era munitions during Operation Render Safe.
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