AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Security: Allied partners gathered in Guam for the Multilateral SHORAD Symposium, focusing on how to defend against small drones and closing capability gaps across the Pacific. Digital Connectivity: Australia says every Pacific Islands Forum member is now linked to undersea cables, including new connections for Naoero (Nauru), Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Tarawa (Kiribati) and Kosrae (FSM). Micronesia Coast Guard Search: The USCGC Vincent Danz joined the search for a missing skiff near FSM; a planned welcome ceremony was postponed as the hunt continues. CNMI Tourism & Culture: Marianas Visitors Authority will take over the Arts Council under a new executive order, aiming to better tie cultural funding and grants to tourism promotion. Guam Hospitality: PHARE 2026 is back—set for Aug. 19-20 at the Hyatt Regency Guam after Super Typhoon Sinlaku delayed the expo. Ocean Protection (Samoa): Pristine Seas begins a Samoa survey to support protection of 30% of the country’s ocean, using local partnerships and deep-sea research. Travel & Trade: Mitsui Ocean Cruises announces its first Australia visit in Feb. 2027, including stops in Micronesia such as Saipan and Chuuk.
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