AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoExpo & Culture: Tonga has won the BIE Gold Award at Expo 2020 Dubai for exhibition design that blends “supreme aesthetic functionality” with standout visitor discovery, with Deputy Commissioner General Sue ‘Akau’ola receiving the honour on behalf of the Kingdom. Women, Work & Migration: A report highlights how Pacific Islander women working on Australian farms face pregnancy-related injury, debt, secrecy and fear when employers use under-the-table labour and workers lack proper visas. Scams & Community Trust: Regulators warn crypto promoters are exploiting Pacific relationships and respectability, including concerns raised around BG Wealth/DSJ EX targeting Tongan communities. Climate Accountability: A UN vote backs the International Court of Justice climate ruling, strengthening the push for countries to take legal responsibility and consider reparations. Ocean Protection: Moananui Sanctuary Trust has released draft model whale-rights laws for Pacific consultation, rooted in the idea of whales as kin and “fellow voyagers.” Local Life & Safety: Auckland Council is consulting Pacific communities on proposed lifejacket rules for small boats, aiming to cut preventable drownings. Sports & Identity: A 13-year-old Tongan-Niuean basketball player has been selected for a tournament in America and is seeking community support to cover costs.
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