AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Legal Fight: Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) and Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML), subsidiaries of The Metals Company, have filed cases at ITLOS to halt an ISA compliance investigation, arguing the process breaches due process, transparency, and non-discrimination—an urgent issue as NORI’s contract is set to expire on 22 July 2026. Regional Fisheries: Pacific fisheries ministers wrapped up the 25th Forum Fisheries Committee ministerial meeting in Wellington, with leaders backing the next chair and setting priorities for sustainable management across the Blue Pacific. Nakamal Security Pact Fallout: Australia and Vanuatu signed the revised Nakamal Agreement in Canberra, keeping Vanuatu free of foreign military bases while requiring consultation on third-party involvement in critical infrastructure; China hit back, warning Pacific deals shouldn’t target third countries. Nauru Identity Move: Nauru has announced plans for a referendum to formally adopt “Naoero,” reviving the indigenous name after parliament passed the proposal unopposed. Health in the Pacific: Vanuatu launched the HeartCare app to help community health workers screen for heart disease risk earlier, aiming to connect people to care before strokes and heart attacks.
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