AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDRM & Climate Media Training: Journalists and communication officers across the Pacific are in Palau for a five-day Media Masterclass running alongside the Second Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Ministerial Meeting, aiming to tighten links between media, scientists, and disaster officials on climate, ocean health, and disaster risk. Compact Funding Pressure: A new U.S. watchdog review flags delays and late audits that are stalling Compact of Free Association funding rollout—an issue that could hit Palau’s recovery and public services as more than US$6 billion is meant to flow through 2043. Palau Elite Visa Blocked: Palau’s Senate rejected a bill to modernize the elite residency visa after House budget riders raised concerns, sending it to a conference committee. Blue Pacific Security Milestone: Palau and Australia marked 30 years of maritime security cooperation with an enhanced Pacific Maritime Security Program MoU boosting surveillance, training, and support for the Guardian-class patrol boat. Economy Watch: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slowing amid fuel costs, weaker tourism, inflation, and repeated shocks—Palau’s FY26 growth projected to ease to around 3%.
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