AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPacific Connectivity: NEC says it has completed the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), linking Kiribati (Tarawa) to Nauru and onward through Kosrae to Pohnpei—ending reliance on satellite links for faster, steadier internet for video calls, digital payments, and e-government. Identity & Politics: Nauru is set to hold a referendum to officially change its name to “Naoero,” arguing “Nauru” was a colonial mispronunciation and pushing for a return to local language and heritage. Ocean Life: A new satellite-tracking study finds whale sharks roam much farther across the Indo-Pacific than previously thought, including routes that touch Nauru and other island states—strengthening the case for wider marine protection. Security & Resources: A Pacific security forum warned that deep-sea mining plans are tied to future military drones and AI weapons, raising the stakes for island nations trying to protect control of their waters. Culture on the world stage: A Georgian artist brought Abkhazia’s conflict into Nauru’s Venice Biennale pavilion, using sound and imagery to link personal loss with broader histories.
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