AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTonga Apprenticeships: Tonga has launched its first National Apprenticeship Policy (2026–2030), a four-year push to link education to jobs, starting with tourism and hospitality and expanding into areas like construction. Education & Credentials: Parliament heard concerns that students paid, passed, and completed TNU courses, but the Public Service Commission rejected their qualifications—raising questions about accreditation timing and recognition. Gender & Disability Inclusion: Australia announced AUD$20m (2026–2029) for Tonga-led work on women’s empowerment, violence prevention, and disability inclusion, building on WEGET III and Tonga’s disability policy. Blue Corridors & Whales: A new push aims to protect the Pacific’s “blue corridors” for migrating whales and other marine life, connecting ocean protection across borders and the high seas. PALM Worker Welfare: A report says welfare support under Australia’s PALM labour scheme is extensive on paper but poorly understood and weakly connected in practice. Culture on the Move: Polynesian wayfinding stories and global paddling news highlight how Pacific skills and traditions are traveling—without losing their roots. Community Care: Tonga-linked coverage also spotlights oral health outreach and community-led support models, showing how care reaches people when systems actually connect.
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