AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSubsea Connectivity Boost: NEC says it has completed the East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), a ~2,250 km fiber link connecting Kiribati (Tarawa) to Nauru, then onward via Kosrae to Pohnpei—bringing faster, more reliable internet to islands that previously depended mainly on satellites. Identity & Heritage: Nauru’s government says the country will hold a referendum to officially change its name to “Naoero,” arguing “Nauru” was a colonial-era mispronunciation and that the new name better reflects local language and identity. Marine Science: A decade-long satellite tracking study finds whale sharks travel much farther than thought, moving across feeding grounds and migration routes spanning 13 countries and territories—fueling calls for broader marine protection. Regional Security & Tech: A Pacific security forum discussed how deep-sea mining and new military drone/AI weapons could reshape control of ocean resources, while Australia plans to embed a cybersecurity adviser in Samoa’s communications ministry. Business Watch: TMC released its first-quarter update, reporting about $164m in liquidity and a net loss of $20.6m.
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