AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSubsea Connectivity Boost: NEC has completed the East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), a ~2,250 km fibre-optic link connecting Kiribati (Tarawa) to Nauru, then via Kosrae in the FSM to Pohnpei—ending reliance on satellite-only links that caused delays and unstable service. Digital Life, Faster: NEC says the new cable will improve reliability and speed for video calls, electronic payments, and e-government, supporting broader digitalization and economic growth. Regional Control Handover: Operational control is handed to FSMTCC (FSM), Bwebweriki Net Limited (Kiribati), and Cenpac (Nauru), with Australia, Japan, and the United States backing the project through grants. Security Pressure on the Horizon: A Pacific security forum warned that deep-sea mining and new weapons systems are tied to demand for critical minerals—raising concerns that islands like Kiribati, Nauru, and Tonga may be pressured against each other. Plastic Crisis Call: Kiribati urged stronger global upstream action to tackle plastic pollution, as local waste systems struggle with limited capacity.
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