AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S. Shock for Tongans: A deadly shooting near the White House has rattled Washington, but for many Tongans the bigger fear is the Trump administration’s new rule: temporary visa holders (including green-card applicants) may now have to leave the U.S. and apply from home—deepening anxiety after Tonga was already hit with partial visa suspensions. Rugby Spotlight: Moana Pasifika’s Tana Umaga is defending the franchise’s legacy as its future hangs in the balance, while Hurricanes locked in top seeding in Super Rugby with a round to go. Sport Pathways: Origin eligibility changes could put up to 15 players in the World Cup mix, and Tonga’s presence keeps widening—from the diaspora to the field. Pacific Community & Policy: Tonga’s Ocean of Light School marks 30 years, and the U.S. and Samoa launch a Tsunami Ready program to strengthen local preparedness. Regional Security Debate: New Zealand pushes closer Pacific defence cooperation as concerns grow about militarisation.
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